A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Quotes About Humility
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When a Krishna Conscious person is elevated to a responsible position, he never becomes puffed up. Just like a tree when over-laden with fruits becomes humble and lower down. Similarly, a great soul in Krishna Consciousness becomes humbler than the grass and bowed down like the fruitful trees because a Krishna Conscious person acts as the agent of Krishna, therefore he discharges his duty with great responsibility.
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Humility means that one should not be anxious to have the satisfaction of being honored by others.
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A tree full of ripened fruits bows down naturally, because of the weight of the fruits and its willingness to make its fruits accessible to others.
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Beginning of all knowledge comes from humility.
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Be very humble when you plan so that Krishna is happy with you.
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A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
- Born: September 1, 1896
- Died: November 14, 1977
- Occupation: Spiritual teacher