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Srila Prabhupada on the Logic of the Nipples on the Neck of a Goat.

By Ajit Krishna Dasa

Srila Prabhupada often employed traditional Indian logic and analogies in his preaching to help his audience grasp profound philosophical concepts. One such analogy he used is the Aja-gala-stana-nyaya, or the logic of the nipples on the neck of a goat. In Sanskrit, “aja” means “goat,” “gala” means “neck,” and “stana” refers to “nipples.” This analogy points out the uselessness of something that appears functional but serves no real purpose, like the nipples on a goat’s neck, which do not provide milk.

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Srila Prabhupada on the Use of Logic in Krishna Consciousness

By Ajit Krishna Dasa

Srila Prabhupada held a balanced view on the use of logic in Krishna consciousness, recognizing both its value and its limitations. He believed that logic can serve as a useful tool in preaching and understanding spiritual truths, but cautioned against relying on it exclusively or misusing it in ways that could hinder one’s spiritual progress. His stance can be understood by examining both the positive role of logic and the pitfalls of illogical thinking, as well as the dangers of over-reliance on logic.

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Bursting the Bubble: The Froglike Thinking of Secular Scientists

By Ajit Krishna Dasa

Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder-acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), often used simple yet profound analogies to convey deep philosophical truths. One such analogy is that of the frog in the well, which illustrates the limitations of a narrow, materialistic perspective. In his teachings, Srila Prabhupada used this story to critique the pride and narrow-mindedness of those who try to understand the vastness of existence without acknowledging the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna. The analogy challenges the assumptions of secular science and emphasizes that true knowledge begins with accepting God as the ultimate foundation of all reality. 

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Are We Merely Animals? What Sets Humans Apart in Vedic Philosophy

By Ajit Krishna Dasa

Modern science has highlighted many similarities between humans and animals, such as the capacity for emotions, complex social behaviors, and even certain forms of intelligence. These findings have led some to conclude that humans are “merely” animals, suggesting there is nothing particularly special or unique about human existence compared to that of other species. This view tends to reduce human life to the same biological drives shared with animals—such as the pursuit of food, shelter, and reproduction—overlooking the profound differences that set us apart. From a Vedic perspective, while acknowledging these similarities, there remains a significant distinction: the human capacity for spiritual inquiry and self-realization.

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Trusting Our Senses and Cognitive Faculties for Knowledge

By Ajit Krishna Dasa

Our Vaisnava philosophy tells us that our senses and reasoning powers are limited and defective when it comes to gaining knowledge. Srila Prabhupada explains:

” … anyone born through the material energy must be subject to the four material deficiencies: bhrama (the tendency to commit mistakes), pramada (the tendency to be illusioned), vipralipsa (the tendency to cheat) and karanapatava (imperfect senses).”

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A Vaisnava Critique of Hip Hop and Rap: Pride, False Ego, and the Path to Self-Realization

By Ajit Krishna Dasa

From the perspective of a Vaisnava in the line of Srila Prabhupada, we must examine the culture of hip hop and rap with reference to the timeless teachings of the Vedic scriptures. In the Bhagavad-gita, Srimad-Bhagavatam, and other sacred texts, the purpose of human life, the influence of the three modes of material nature, and the consequences of sinful activities are clearly outlined. When we look at hip hop and rap culture through this lens, we see many ways in which it conflicts with the goal of self-realization and spiritual advancement.

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How to Talk to Atheists: (Part 2: Positions in Relation to the Existence of God)

Written by Ajit Krishna Dasa

Positions in Relation to the Existence of God

In How to Talk to Atheists Part 1 I made the argument that we as devotees have to avoid using the definitions of atheism given by atheists, and other non-believers of Vedic theism, and instead go with the definitions given by our revealed Vedic scriptures. Here in Part 2 I will shed some light on the respective positions that are possible to hold in regard to the questions of God’s existence.

Before we get into each individual position, please note:

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How to Talk to Atheists (Part 1: Do Atheists Exist?)

Written by Ajit Krishna Dasa

How do we, as devotees of Krishna, figure out what an atheist – and what atheism – really is? 

-Do we search the internet? 

-Do we arm wrestle about it? 

-Do we just think really hard about it? 

-Do we consult a dictionary? 

-Do we ask an atheist? 

-Do we make an online survey? 

No, of course not. As devotees we look to sastra for an answer. Interestingly enough sastra says that there are no atheists! 

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Atheism, Theism and the Burden of Proof


By Ajit Krishna Dasa

When debating the existence of God atheists often claim that they do not have to lift a burden of proof. They argue that since atheism is nothing but the absence of belief in God it does not make any positive claims about the non-existence of God, and thus atheists have nothing to substantiate or justify when debating the existence of God.

Let us examine their claim carefully:

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