Thought for the day

One who is attached to the mode of goodness cannot rise beyond it.
One who has transcended the mode of goodness appreciates its value in supporting the aspiring sadhaka.

Subtle difference, but an important one.

Srila Prabhupada was not conditioned by the mode of goodness or a culture in the mode of goodness. Thus he was able to cross cultural boundaries and pick up people from any situation. At the same time he fully appreciated the value of the mode of goodness and culture in the mode of goodness as an element of support for spiritual practice.