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at the same time he wants to establish the Supreme Personality of Godhead
as contaminated by the modes of material Nature. The Vedanta Sutra establishes
that the Supreme Personality of Godhead is not only transcendental to the
material modes of nature, but also that He has innumerable transcendental
qualities and energies. All these speculative philosophers are one in denying
the existence of the Supreme Lord Vishnu, and they are very much enthused
to put forward their own theories to be recognized by the people. Unfor-
tunate persons become enamoured of these atheistic philosophers, and thus they
can never understand the real nature of the Absolute Truth. It is better for them,
therefore, to follow in the footsteps of great souls who are called Mahajans.
According to Srimad Bhagwatam there are twelve Mahajans or great souls.
They are: 1. Brahma, 2. Lord Shiva, 3. Narada, 4. Vaivasvata Manu, 5. Kapila
(not the atheist, but the original Kapila), 6. the Kumaras, 7. Prahlada, 8. Bhisma,
g. Janaka, ro. Bali, 11. Sukadeva Goswami, 12. Yamaraj.

According to Mahabharata there is no use of arguing about the Absolute
Truth. Because there are different kinds of Vedic Scriptures and philosophical
understandings, and no philosopher is agreeable to another philosopher.
Everyone is trying to give us his own point of view, rejecting the other. There-
fore, to understand the prime necessity of religious principles is very difficult.
It is better to follow in the footsteps of the great Mahajans, Great Souls, as
above mentioned. One is then able to achieve the desired success. Lord Chai-
tanya’s teaching is just like nectar, and it holds whatever you need. The best
way to take to this path, is to follow.
