Misused intelligence
Amogha: In Australia Prabhupada was talking to a roomful of guests. He spoke of misused intelligence. He said that people in the human form of life have the opportunity for spiritual realization, and yet they are simply misusing their intelligence. Srila Prabhupada's talk was being recorded by several tape recorders, and microphones were propped up on the desk before him. The mood was serious, just as in a formal lecture, and Prabhupada was intent on his deliverance of Krishna consciousness to the people.
In the midst of the talk, a newly-initiated brahmacari disciple was sent forward to give Prabhupada a goblet of water. The goblet was a fancy one with a small base and a large opening. It had been placed upside down on the silver tray along with a pitcher of ice water. The brahmacari nervously placed the tray on Prabhupada's table while everyone watched him and waited. Not perceiving that the glass was upside down, the boy somehow thought that the base was actually a funnel in which he should pour the water. But as he started pouring, the water splashed off the base of the goblet and onto the desk. "What is that?" said Prabhupada. "It is water, Prabhupada," said the brahmacari disciple. By now several people in the audience rose to help the situation. No one was laughing. Rather, there was pained embarrassment that such a strange thing had happened in Prabhupada's presence. Finally the boy sat down again and Srila Prabhupada recommenced his lecture. "Misused intelligence" said Prabhupada, and the audience laughed with him, appreciating his wit and his ability to relieve the awkward moment.
Reference: Srila Prabhupada Nectar by Amogha Dasa
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