680504b Lecture - Srila Prabhupada Speaks a Nectar Drop in Boston

Nectar Drops from Srila Prabhupada
"So this material condition of life is diseased condition. That we do not know. And we are trying to enjoy in this diseased condition. That means we are aggravating the disease—we have to continue. We are not curing the disease. Just like the physician gives some restriction, "Ah, my dear patient, you do not eat like this. You do not drink like this. You take this pill." So there are some restriction and rules and regulations—that is called tapasya. But if the patient thinks that "Why shall I follow all these restrictions? I shall eat whatever I like. I shall do whatever I like. I am free," then he’ll not be cured. He’ll not be cured."
680504 - Lecture SB 05.05.01-3 - Boston