64 On the Way to Krgna

Nor does knowledge come from sentiment. Devo-
tion is not sentiment. It is a science. Srila Rapa
Gosvami says, “A show of spirituality without
reference to the Vedic knowledge is simply a distur-
bance to society.” One must taste the nectar of
devotion by reason, argument and knowledge, and
then he must pass it on to others. One should not
think that Krsna consciousness is mere sentimentality.
The dancing and singing are all scientific. There is
science, and there is also loving reciprocation. Krsna
is very dear to the wise man, and the wise man is
very dear to Krsna. Krsna will return our love a
thousand-fold. What capacity do we finite creatures
have to love Krsna? But Krsna has immense capacity
—unlimited capacity—for love.

