To conquer egoism, no rigorous exercise or breath control is necessary. Not even complicated scholarship. Gopikas confirmed this truth. They were simple rural folks, untouched by the conclusions of deep study. Narada was once so shocked at their ignorance of the science of spiritual progress that he volunteered to go and offer some lessons in Jnana (wisdom). On entry into Brindavan he found that the gopis selling milk or curds in the streets forgot to shout the names of the items they were selling and were calling out, "Govinda, Narayana"! They continuously pined and called out the names of the Lord. That is how immersed they were in God-consciousness. The dust of Brindavan was highly sacred for them. They had no wish for sensual pleasures (vishayavasana) and hence, they had no ignorance (ajnana). Narada realised that they needed no spiritual lessons! Instead, he prayed to them to teach him the means of getting that deep yearning for the Lord!

- Divine Discourse, Apr 15, 1964.