By Ajit Krishna Dasa

As we engage in philosophical discussions, we must be mindful of our approach. Many devotees of Krishna make the mistake of refuting individual arguments one by one, like facing an attacking lion and trying to wound its limbs instead of stopping it entirely. Imagine being in the wilderness, and a fierce lion suddenly charges toward you. If you panic and merely injure its legs, paws, ears or tail, it will keep coming, adapting to its injuries and growing more aggressive. Every second wasted prolongs the danger. The wise person knows that the only way to truly stop the threat is to aim for the heart or the head—the vital points that ends the attack instantly.