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	=== Dive Deeper into Śrīla Prabhupāda's Vani ===		=== Dive Deeper into Śrīla Prabhupāda's Vani ===
	Śrīla Prabhupāda lives within his instructions. This article is a summary of the profound truths found in the Vaniquotes category [[Vaniquotes:Category:Intellectual\|Intellectual]]. We invite you to visit this link to study the complete compilation and experience Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings in their direct, verbatim form.		Śrīla Prabhupāda lives within his instructions. This article is a summary of the profound truths found in the Vaniquotes category [[Vaniquotes:Category:Intellectual\|Intellectual]]. We invite you to visit this link to study the complete compilation and experience Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings in their direct, verbatim form.

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	Śrīla Prabhupāda lives within his instructions. This article is a summary of the profound truths found in the Vaniquotes category [[Vaniquotes:Category:Intellectual\|Intellectual.]]. We invite you to visit this link to study the complete compilation and experience Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings in their direct, verbatim form.		Śrīla Prabhupāda lives within his instructions. This article is a summary of the profound truths found in the Vaniquotes category [[Vaniquotes:Category:Intellectual\|Intellectual]]. We invite you to visit this link to study the complete compilation and experience Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings in their direct, verbatim form.
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'''Intellectualism''' represents the highest level of material consciousness, situated above the mental and sensual planes. The '''intellectual''' brain is the core of the society (the ''brāhmaṇa'' class), and this capacity is naturally developed for advancement of learning in art, science, and philosophy. However, '''Intellectualism''' is not the final stage of life. The ultimate spiritual goal requires one to transcend the bodily, mental, and '''intellectual''' platforms to reach the simple, pure '''spiritual platform'''.

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=== Limitation of Intellectual Feats ===

While '''intellectual''' activity is necessary, Śrīla Prabhupāda strictly limits its efficacy in understanding the Absolute Truth. The Supreme Personality of Godhead cannot be understood by the individual soul through mental, physical, or '''intellectual exercises'''. The attempt by philosophers and scientists to study the cosmic manifestation independent of the Supreme Lord is described as mere '''reflective intellectual gymnastics''' which ultimately lead to illusion.

* [[Vaniquotes:If one is serious about understanding the Supreme, one must receive enlightenment from Him, as instructed in Bhagavad-gita. One cannot understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead by one's mental, physical or intellectual powers|One cannot understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead by ones mental, physical or intellectual powers.]]
* [[Vaniquotes:In the Vedas also it is said that a person cannot know the Absolute Truth Personality of Godhead simply by dint of mundane education or intellectual gymnastics|In the Vedas also it is said that a person cannot know the Absolute Truth Personality of Godhead simply by dint of mundane education or intellectual gymnastics.]]

The Lord reserves the right not to be exposed by the '''intellectual feats''' of non-devotees. Furthermore, one cannot attain the Absolute Truth simply by '''intellectual speculation'''; rather, one must receive enlightenment from Him, as instructed in ''Bhagavad-gītā''.

=== Transcendence of Consciousness ===

True knowledge lies on the spiritual platform, '''above intellectual consciousness'''. The chanting of the Hare Kṛṣṇa ''mahā-mantra'' is a spiritual process that directly enacts from the spiritual platform, '''surpassing all lower states of consciousness'''—namely sensual, mental, and '''intellectual'''.

* [[Vaniquotes:This chanting of the Hare Krsna mantra is enacted from the spiritual platform, and thus this sound vibration surpasses all lower strata of consciousness - namely sensual, mental and intellectual|This chanting of the Hare Krsna mantra is enacted from the spiritual platform, and thus this sound vibration surpasses all lower strata of consciousness—namely sensual, mental and intellectual.]]
* [[Vaniquotes:Unless the intellect is purified and spiritualized, even the most erudite philosopher and the greatest mystic yogi will become perplexed in trying to understand Lord Krsna|Unless the intellect is purified and spiritualized, even the most erudite philosopher and the greatest mystic yogi will become perplexed in trying to understand Lord Krsna.]]

=== Highest Intellectual Service ===

The '''highest intellectual''' person is recognized by his practical service. In this age, the truly '''intellectual''' offer ''yajña'' through the ''saṅkīrtana'' movement (''yajñaiḥ'' ''saṅkīrtana-prāyair'' ''yajanti hi'' ''sumedhasaḥ''). The society is obliged to the devotee by his '''intellectual service''' more than by money. The goal is to use all our '''intellect''' as well as possible, and at the same time, always remember Kṛṣṇa.

* [[Vaniquotes:The Society will be obliged to you by your intellectual service more than by money; because you are a family man and you require money|The Society will be obliged to you by your intellectual service more than by money; because you are a family man and you require money.]]

=== Conclusion ===

'''Intellectualism''' is a precious, highly developed faculty that must be purified and spiritualized. It is not the source of ultimate truth, but the instrument by which the individual transcends the bodily concept and engages in devotional service. The ultimate instruction is to give up all bodily, mental, and '''intellectual''' occupations and '''simply surrender unto Kṛṣṇa'''.

=== Dive Deeper into Śrīla Prabhupāda's Vani ===
Śrīla Prabhupāda lives within his instructions. This article is a summary of the profound truths found in the Vaniquotes category [[Vaniquotes:Category:Intellectual|Intellectual.]]. We invite you to visit this link to study the complete compilation and experience Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings in their direct, verbatim form.
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	'''~~Intellectualism~~''' represents the highest level of material consciousness, situated above the mental and sensual planes. The '''intellectual''' brain is the core of the society (the ''brāhmaṇa'' class), and this capacity is naturally developed for advancement of learning in art, science, and philosophy. However, '''Intellectualism''' is not the final stage of life. The ultimate spiritual goal requires one to transcend the bodily, mental, and '''intellectual''' platforms to reach the simple, pure '''spiritual platform'''.		According to Śrīla Prabhupāda, '''intellectualism''' represents the highest level of material consciousness, situated above the mental and sensual planes. The '''intellectual''' brain is the core of the society (the ''brāhmaṇa'' class), and this capacity is naturally developed for advancement of learning in art, science, and philosophy. However, '''Intellectualism''' is not the final stage of life. The ultimate spiritual goal requires one to transcend the bodily, mental, and '''intellectual''' platforms to reach the simple, pure '''spiritual platform'''.

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	=== Limitation of Intellectual Feats ===		=== Limitation of Intellectual Feats ===

	While '''intellectual''' activity is necessary, Śrīla Prabhupāda strictly limits its efficacy in understanding the Absolute Truth. The Supreme Personality of Godhead cannot be understood by the individual soul through mental, physical, or '''intellectual exercises'''. The attempt by philosophers and scientists to study the cosmic manifestation independent of the Supreme Lord is described as mere '''reflective intellectual gymnastics''' which ultimately lead to illusion.		While '''intellectual''' activity is necessary, Śrīla Prabhupāda strictly limits its efficacy in understanding the Absolute Truth. The Supreme Personality of Godhead cannot be understood by the individual soul through mental, physical, or '''intellectual exercises'''. The attempt by philosophers and scientists to study the cosmic manifestation independent of the Supreme Lord is described as mere '''reflective intellectual gymnastics''' which ultimately lead to illusion.
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	The Lord reserves the right not to be exposed by the '''intellectual feats''' of non-devotees. Furthermore, one cannot attain the Absolute Truth simply by '''intellectual speculation'''; rather, one must receive enlightenment from Him, as instructed in ''Bhagavad-gītā''.		The Lord reserves the right not to be exposed by the '''intellectual feats''' of non-devotees. Furthermore, one cannot attain the Absolute Truth simply by '''intellectual speculation'''; rather, one must receive enlightenment from Him, as instructed in ''Bhagavad-gītā''.

	=== Transcendence of Consciousness ===		=== Transcendence of Consciousness ===

	True knowledge lies on the spiritual platform, '''above intellectual consciousness'''. The chanting of the Hare Kṛṣṇa ''mahā-mantra'' is a spiritual process that directly enacts from the spiritual platform, '''surpassing all lower states of consciousness'''—namely sensual, mental, and '''intellectual'''.		True knowledge lies on the spiritual platform, '''above intellectual consciousness'''. The chanting of the Hare Kṛṣṇa ''mahā-mantra'' is a spiritual process that directly enacts from the spiritual platform, '''surpassing all lower states of consciousness'''—namely sensual, mental, and '''intellectual'''.



	* [[Vaniquotes:This chanting of the Hare Krsna mantra is enacted from the spiritual platform, and thus this sound vibration surpasses all lower strata of consciousness - namely sensual, mental and intellectual\|This chanting of the Hare Krsna mantra is enacted from the spiritual platform, and thus this sound vibration surpasses all lower strata of consciousness—namely sensual, mental and intellectual.]]		* [[Vaniquotes:This chanting of the Hare Krsna mantra is enacted from the spiritual platform, and thus this sound vibration surpasses all lower strata of consciousness - namely sensual, mental and intellectual\|This chanting of the Hare Krsna mantra is enacted from the spiritual platform, and thus this sound vibration surpasses all lower strata of consciousness—namely sensual, mental and intellectual.]]
	* [[Vaniquotes:Unless the intellect is purified and spiritualized, even the most erudite philosopher and the greatest mystic yogi will become perplexed in trying to understand Lord Krsna\|Unless the intellect is purified and spiritualized, even the most erudite philosopher and the greatest mystic yogi will become perplexed in trying to understand Lord Krsna.]]		* [[Vaniquotes:Unless the intellect is purified and spiritualized, even the most erudite philosopher and the greatest mystic yogi will become perplexed in trying to understand Lord Krsna\|Unless the intellect is purified and spiritualized, even the most erudite philosopher and the greatest mystic yogi will become perplexed in trying to understand Lord Krsna.]]

	=== Highest Intellectual Service ===		=== Highest Intellectual Service ===

	The '''highest intellectual''' person is recognized by his practical service. In this age, the truly '''intellectual''' offer ''yajña'' through the ''saṅkīrtana'' movement (''yajñaiḥ'' ''saṅkīrtana-prāyair'' ''yajanti hi'' ''sumedhasaḥ''). The society is obliged to the devotee by his '''intellectual service''' more than by money. The goal is to use all our '''intellect''' as well as possible, and at the same time, always remember Kṛṣṇa.		The '''highest intellectual''' person is recognized by his practical service. In this age, the truly '''intellectual''' offer ''yajña'' through the ''saṅkīrtana'' movement (''yajñaiḥ'' ''saṅkīrtana-prāyair'' ''yajanti hi'' ''sumedhasaḥ''). The society is obliged to the devotee by his '''intellectual service''' more than by money. The goal is to use all our '''intellect''' as well as possible, and at the same time, always remember Kṛṣṇa.
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	=== Conclusion ===		=== Conclusion ===

	'''~~Intellectualism~~''' is a precious, highly developed faculty that must be purified and spiritualized. It is not the source of ultimate truth, but the instrument by which the individual transcends the bodily concept and engages in devotional service. The ultimate instruction is to give up all bodily, mental, and '''intellectual''' occupations and '''simply surrender unto Kṛṣṇa'''.		Śrīla Prabhupāda concludes that '''intellectualism''' is a precious, highly developed faculty that must be purified and spiritualized. It is not the source of ultimate truth, but the instrument by which the individual transcends the bodily concept and engages in devotional service. The ultimate instruction is to give up all bodily, mental, and '''intellectual''' occupations and '''simply surrender unto Kṛṣṇa'''.

	=== Dive Deeper into Śrīla Prabhupāda's Vani ===		=== Dive Deeper into Śrīla Prabhupāda's Vani ===
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