To make a comparison, I would say that if we consider the arms and legs, we will quickly realize that they are in service to the body. Therefore, we, as beings, render identical service to Krishna. Although we have different functions, we are one and partake of the same nature, since all our actions have the sole purpose of serving Krishna, God, the Supreme Personality.

True knowledge consists in knowing that we are entities distinct from God, yet united with Him, and that together we form a single whole. As soon as the living being, which each of us is, thinks of itself as independent, then begins its existence conditioned by matter. The conception of an independent existence is comparable to a dream.

Rather, let us establish ourselves in Krishna consciousness, also called God consciousness, which corresponds to our true, natural, real, original, and eternal position. We will then be freed from the bondage of material existence.

Nothing and no one is independent of Krishna, the Supreme Being.

What is renunciation?

The Lord replies: Man can enjoy the fruits of renunciation through simple self-control, detachment from worldly things, and disinterest in material pleasures. This, in fact, is the highest perfection of renunciation.

When can a being be said to be conditioned?

The Lord replies: When the consciousness of a living being is attracted by the three forms of influences inherent in material nature, it is said to be conditioned.

What are the signs that define the coming of Lord Krishna?

When these signs appear, the Lord descends.

When people choose the materialistic path and atheism as their philosophy, they end up behaving like animals. They ignore the true purpose of existence, are content to eat, sleep, mate, and defend themselves, and are concerned only with their own personal interests. The atmosphere quickly becomes heavy with anarchy and other dreadful social diseases. Nepotism, corruption, deception, aggression, and, as an inevitable consequence, famines, epidemics, wars, and other factors of unrest then develop in society. Devotees of the Lord, sincere believers, are particularly targeted by all kinds of persecution.

These numerous signs indicate that the time has come for the Lord to appear on earth, to dethrone the wicked rulers and restore the principles of religion. Now, when the Lord descends to earth, it is in His spiritual and absolute form, without any trace of material attributes. He appears for the sole purpose of keeping His creation in a state of balance and harmony.