![Principle One](https://k947ad.n3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sp_034_250.jpg?time=1721616465)
HEAR from a liberated pure devotee of Krishna.
To hear the glories of the Lord from his liberated pure devotee is ...
![Principle Two](https://k947ad.n3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sp_032_250.jpg?time=1721616465)
DISCUSS Prabhupada’s purports with other devotees.
Many of us already read Srila Prabhupada’s books or listen to ...
![Principle Three](https://k947ad.n3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sp_017_250.jpg?time=1721616465)
Discuss Srila Prabhupada’s books REGULARLY.
If we want to start experiencing the benefits of discussing Srila ...
![Principle Four](https://k947ad.n3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sp_024_250.jpg?time=1721616465)
Discuss Srila Prabhupada’s books SYSTEMATICALLY.
I have heard different opinions regarding how best to approach ...
![Principle Five](https://k947ad.n3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sp_039_250.jpg?time=1721616465)
REPEAT in our own words the meaning
If we want to understand something, passive hearing will not help us. We ...
![Principle Six](https://k947ad.n3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sp_029_250.jpg?time=1721616465)
SCRUTINIZE the meaning of the sentence phrase by phrase or word by word if necessary.
Instead of trying to ...
![Principle Seven](https://k947ad.n3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sp_019_400-266x284.jpg)
Don’t debate. ACCEPT there can be different valid understandings.
There can be many different legitimate ...
![Principle Eight](https://k947ad.n3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sp_004_400-266x284.jpg)
HELP your discussion partner develop their own understanding by using empathic hearing skills.
When we first ...
![Principle Nine](https://k947ad.n3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sp_025_400-289x284.jpg)
Discuss with humility, gratitude, mutual appreciation and respect.
Personally I think this is one of the most ...
![Principle Ten](https://k947ad.n3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sp_029_400-263x284.jpg)
Ask Questions that help clarify Srila Prabhupada’s intended meaning.
For assimilation of Srila Prabhupada’s ...
![Principle Eleven](https://k947ad.n3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sp_031_250.jpg?time=1721616465)
Don’t accept blindly. BRING UP your doubts, confusions and misgivings
As well as asking questions that clarify ...
![Principle Twelve](https://k947ad.n3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sp_010_250.jpg?time=1721616465)
Ask your questions in a submissive mood; not a challenging mood.
“tad viddhi praṇipātena / paripraśnena ...