In the Vedanta-sutra (1.1.12) it is said about the Supreme Absolute Truth, as anandamayo 'bhyasat, by nature joyful. Therefore, as we are part and parcel of God, our aim of life is joy. We are searching after that joyfulness within this material world, but that is not possible. Just like a fish, if it is taken from the water and put on the land, in any condition the fish will never feel joyfulness. Similarly, we are spirit souls. Somehow or other, we have come in contact with this material world. Therefore in this material world we cannot have joyfulness. This material world is not befitting our spiritual self. Spiritual self requires spiritual joy. That is beyond these material senses. Therefore this Krishna consciousness movement is meant for clearing or cleansing or purifying the senses. As soon as we purify our senses, then actually we can enjoy our spiritual sense enjoyment.
Click on the link below to listen to a lecture "Spiritual life means joyfulness modified" by His Divine Grace A.C.Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
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