True spiritual advancement is measured by actual renunciation of sinful habits, not by false claims of God-realization.Listen — Srila Prabhupada Uvaca
Room Conversation [Partially Recorded] — December 13, 1970, Indore 701213R1-INDORE [02:21 Minutes] Conv_701213R1-INDORE Prabhupāda: We have to do, but we have to do in such a way that I may not be in inconvenience. Just take something. All right. Bring something; take one piece.
That's all. Finished. You were drinking before? Devotee: Yes, I was [indistinct]. Prabhupāda: So you don't feel any inconvenience? Devotee: No. Prabhupāda: That's nice. You were smoking also? Devotee: No. Prabhupāda: That's nice.
Our students, they have very quickly given up the four principles of sinful activity. And that is actually surprising to all these so-called sannyāsīs also. They are surprised. They cannot give up tea-drinking, smoking.
Still, they are passing on as spiritually advanced. They are still servant of smoking and tea, and they have become God. Just see the fun! "Nārāyaṇa." They address one another, "Nārāyaṇa." [laughter] "You are Nārāyaṇa. I am Nārāyaṇa.
There is no trouble because you are Nārāyaṇa." So begin. [break] Others not. Your father. Child: My grandfather.
Prabhupāda: So aśakti...? Child: [indistinct]