By Ajit Krishna Dasa
This text dives into Srila Prabhupada’s unique take on the Moral Argument. He explains universal moral standards, why human-made rules fall short, and why true morality needs a divine foundation. If you’ve wondered about the connection between morality and God, and the origin of right and wrong beyond human opinions, this text will give you a perspective grounded in Vedic wisdom.
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Short summery of Srila Prabhupada and the Moral Argument for the Existence of God:
This article examines Srila Prabhupada’s implicit support for the Moral Argument for God’s existence, suggesting that objective moral standards require a divine lawmaker. It discusses how Srila Prabhupada defines morality as absolute, founded on Krishna’s authority, and distinct from relative human-made standards. Without God, he argues, moral standards lose their universal grounding. Drawing on both deductive and inductive reasoning, Srila Prabhupada posits that the observable laws of nature suggest a supreme lawmaker, as reflected in Vedic teachings. The article concludes that Srila Prabhupada regarded the Moral Argument as a sound approach to affirm God’s existence.
Additionally, the article highlights Prabhupada’s use of reasoning in constructing his argument. Drawing from scriptural examples, he illustrates that the presence of absolute laws requires a lawmaker, a view echoed in the Skanda Purana, where the concept of a divine ruler overseeing moral order is introduced. The conclusion reaffirms that Srila Prabhupada supported the Moral Argument as a logical framework for affirming God’s existence.
This article is an invitation to explore how Srila Prabhupada understood the need for universal morality as an indicator of a supreme authority, making it a valuable read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the ultimate source of moral principles.
Ajit Krishna Dasa 