Page 31 - Defending Prabhupada Words - By Harivlas Das

Personality of Godhead, is beyond the range of the thinking
power of the greatest philosopher. He is unknowable by
great learning or by the greatest brain. He is knowable only
by one who has His mercy. Others may go on thinking
about Him for years together, yet He is unknowable. This
very fact is corroborated by the Queen, who is playing the
part of an innocent woman. Women in general are unable
to speculate like philosophers, but they are blessed by the
Lord because they believe at once in the superiority and
almightiness of the Lord, and thus they offer obeisances
without reservation. The Lord is so kind that He does not
show special favor only to one who is a great philosopher.
He knows the sincerity of purpose. For this reason only,
women generally assemble in great number in any sort
of religious function. In every country and in every sect
of religion it appears that the women are more interested
than the men. This simplicity of acceptance of the
Lord’s authority is more effective than showy insincere
religious fervor.”

It is evident that Srila Prabhupada has simply repeated
the words of top Vedic authorities like Devahuti devi
and Queen Kunti. His “controversial comments” are not
the result of material conditioning or social and cultural
influences. Srila Prabhupada has honestly analyzed the
real nature of men and women strictly according to Vedic
authority so that men and women armed with knowledge

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