We are often presented with the argument, that the editors only change mistakes and doesn't alter the meaning.
Here are a few, of the many examples proving the opposite
original edition: "If one thinks that there are many pseudo devotees or nondevotees in the Krsna Consciousness Society, one can keep direct company with the spiritual master, and if there is any doubt, one should consult the spiritual master." CC mad 19.157 original edition
edited edition "Even if one thinks that there are many pseudo devotees or nondevotees in the Krsna Consciousness Society, still one should stick to the Society; if one thinks the Society’s members are not pure devotees, one can keep direct company with the spiritual master, and if there is any doubt, one should consult the spiritual master. CC mad 19.157 edited edition
Bhagavad-gita As It Is chapter 6
Original, authorized 1972-edition
Dhyana-yoga
Edited version:
Sankhya-yoga
I personally asked Jayadvaita Sw about this change, and he admitted to me, that it was a mistake.
Then I asked him, if he would change it back, and he replied no.
Bhagavad-gita As It Is 2.31
Original, authorized 1972-edition
…Discharging one’s specific duty in any field of action in accordance
with varnasrama-dharma serves to elevate one to a higher status of life.
Edited version:
…Discharging one’s specific duty in any field of action in accordance with the orders
of higher authorities serves to elevate one to a higher status of life.
Bhagavad-gita As It Is, 11.8
Original, authorized 1972-edition:
"But you cannot see Me with your present eyes. Therefore I give to you divine eyes by
which you can behold My mystic opulence.
Manuscript:
"But you cannot see Me with your present eyes. Therefore do I give you divine eyes, so
that you can behold my mystic opulence."
Edited version:
"But you cannot see Me with your present eyes. Therefore I give you divine eyes. Behold
My mystic opulence!"
This is a whole new flamboyant twist to the meaning.
Bhagavad-gita As It Is, 9.11
Original, authorized 1972 edition:
"Fools deride Me when I descend in the human form. They do not know My transcendental
nature and My supreme dominion over all that be."
Manuscript:
"The foolish mock at Me, at My descending like a human being. They do not know My
transcendental Nature, and My Supreme Dominion over all that be."
Edited version:
"Fools deride Me when I descend in the human form. They do not know My transcendental
nature as the Supreme Lord of all that be."
Bhagavad-gita As It Is, 12.2
An essential esoteric point is lost in this speculative edit:
“For one in such Krsna consciousness there are no material activities because everything is done BY Krsna.”
(Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Original 1972 Macmillan 12.2 purport)
“For one in such Krsna consciousness there are no material activities because everything is Bhagavad-gita As It Is,”
(Original manuscript)
“For one in such Krishna consciousness there are no material activities because everything is done FOR Krishna.”
(The changed Bhagavad-gita by Jayadvaita Swami)
Bhagavad-gita As It Is, 7.12:
Original, authorized 1972 edition:
"All states of being—be they of goodness, passion or ignorance—are manifested by My
energy. I am, in one sense, everything—but I am independant. I am not under the modes
of this material nature."
Edited version:
"Know that all states of being — be they of goodness, passion or ignorance — are
manifested by My energy. I am, in one sense, everything, but I am independent. I am not
under the modes of material nature, for they, on the contrary, are within Me."
Manuscript: Missing pages.
Bhagavad-gita As It Is, 14.19:
Original, authorized 1972 edition:
"When you see that there is nothing beyond these modes of nature in all activities and that
the Supreme Lord is transcendental to all these modes, then you can know My spiritual
nature."
Manuscript:
"When you see that there is nothing beyond these modes of Nature in all activities -- and
that the Supreme Lord is transcendental to this, then you can know My spiritual Nature.
Edited version:
"When one properly sees that in all activities no other performer is at work than these
modes of nature and he knows the Supreme Lord, who is transcendental to all these
modes, he attains My spiritual nature."
The Original and the manuscript agrees TO THE LETTER. Both the manuscript and the
original says `You can know My spiritual nature´, whereas `Jas It Is´ says `he attains to
My spiritual nature. The word-for-word says, 'vetti'- know.
The phrase, 'no other performer' is not found in the original or the manuscript.
Swans “Digging into” the Lotus Flower?
Bg 8.2 Original Version
Now the word prayana-kale in this verse is very significant because whatever we do in life will be tested at the time of death. Arjuna fears that at the time of death, those who are in Krsna consciousness will forget the Supreme Lord beause at such a time bodily functions are disrupted, and the mind may be in a panic-stricken state. Therefore Maharaja Kulasekhara, a great devotee, prays, “My dear Lord, may I die immediately now that I‘m healthy so that the swan of my mind may enter into the stem of Thy lotus feet.” The metaphor is used because the swan often takes pleasure in entering the stem of the lotus flower–similarly, the mind of the pure devotee is drawn to the lotus feet of the Lord. Maharaja Kulasekhara fears that at the moment of death his throat will be so choked up that he will not be able to chant the holy names, so it is better to “die immediately. Arjuna questions how one’s mind can remain fixed on Krsna’s lotus feet at such times
Edited version:
Now the word prayana-kale in this verse is very significant because whatever we do in life will be tested at the time of death. Arjuna is very anxious to know of those who are constantly engaged in Krsna consciousness. What should be their position at that final moment? At the time of death all the bodily functions are disrupted, and the mind is not in a proper condition. Thus disturbed by the bodily situation, one may not be able to remember the Supreme Lord. Maharaja Kulasekhara, a great devotee, prays, “My dear Lord just now I am quite healthy, and it is better that I die immediately so that the swan of my mind can seek entrance at the stem of Your lotus feet.” The metaphor is used because the swan, a bird of the water, often takes pleasure in digging into the lotus flowers; its sporting proclivity is to enter the lotus flower. Maharaja Kulasekhara says to the Lord, “Now my mind is undisturbed, and I am quite healthy. If I die immediately, thinking of Your lotus feet, then I am sure that my performance of Your devotional service will become perfect. But if I have to wait for my natural death, then I do not know what will happen, because at that time the bodily functions will be disrupted, my throat will be choked up, and I do not know whether I shall be able to chant Your name. Better let me die immediately.” Arjuna questions how a person can fix his mind on Krsna’s lotus feet at such a time
I haven't highlighted the changes here, because there are so many. BBTI is even adding a lot to Srila Prabhupada's purport, as if it was insufficient.
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Here are a few, of the many examples proving the opposite
original edition: "If one thinks that there are many pseudo devotees or nondevotees in the Krsna Consciousness Society, one can keep direct company with the spiritual master, and if there is any doubt, one should consult the spiritual master." CC mad 19.157 original edition
edited edition "Even if one thinks that there are many pseudo devotees or nondevotees in the Krsna Consciousness Society, still one should stick to the Society; if one thinks the Society’s members are not pure devotees, one can keep direct company with the spiritual master, and if there is any doubt, one should consult the spiritual master. CC mad 19.157 edited edition
Bhagavad-gita As It Is chapter 6
Original, authorized 1972-edition
Dhyana-yoga
Edited version:
Sankhya-yoga
I personally asked Jayadvaita Sw about this change, and he admitted to me, that it was a mistake.
Then I asked him, if he would change it back, and he replied no.
Bhagavad-gita As It Is 2.31
Original, authorized 1972-edition
…Discharging one’s specific duty in any field of action in accordance
with varnasrama-dharma serves to elevate one to a higher status of life.
Edited version:
…Discharging one’s specific duty in any field of action in accordance with the orders
of higher authorities serves to elevate one to a higher status of life.
Bhagavad-gita As It Is, 11.8
Original, authorized 1972-edition:
"But you cannot see Me with your present eyes. Therefore I give to you divine eyes by
which you can behold My mystic opulence.
Manuscript:
"But you cannot see Me with your present eyes. Therefore do I give you divine eyes, so
that you can behold my mystic opulence."
Edited version:
"But you cannot see Me with your present eyes. Therefore I give you divine eyes. Behold
My mystic opulence!"
This is a whole new flamboyant twist to the meaning.
Bhagavad-gita As It Is, 9.11
Original, authorized 1972 edition:
"Fools deride Me when I descend in the human form. They do not know My transcendental
nature and My supreme dominion over all that be."
Manuscript:
"The foolish mock at Me, at My descending like a human being. They do not know My
transcendental Nature, and My Supreme Dominion over all that be."
Edited version:
"Fools deride Me when I descend in the human form. They do not know My transcendental
nature as the Supreme Lord of all that be."
Bhagavad-gita As It Is, 12.2
An essential esoteric point is lost in this speculative edit:
“For one in such Krsna consciousness there are no material activities because everything is done BY Krsna.”
(Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Original 1972 Macmillan 12.2 purport)
“For one in such Krsna consciousness there are no material activities because everything is Bhagavad-gita As It Is,”
(Original manuscript)
“For one in such Krishna consciousness there are no material activities because everything is done FOR Krishna.”
(The changed Bhagavad-gita by Jayadvaita Swami)
Bhagavad-gita As It Is, 7.12:
Original, authorized 1972 edition:
"All states of being—be they of goodness, passion or ignorance—are manifested by My
energy. I am, in one sense, everything—but I am independant. I am not under the modes
of this material nature."
Edited version:
"Know that all states of being — be they of goodness, passion or ignorance — are
manifested by My energy. I am, in one sense, everything, but I am independent. I am not
under the modes of material nature, for they, on the contrary, are within Me."
Manuscript: Missing pages.
Bhagavad-gita As It Is, 14.19:
Original, authorized 1972 edition:
"When you see that there is nothing beyond these modes of nature in all activities and that
the Supreme Lord is transcendental to all these modes, then you can know My spiritual
nature."
Manuscript:
"When you see that there is nothing beyond these modes of Nature in all activities -- and
that the Supreme Lord is transcendental to this, then you can know My spiritual Nature.
Edited version:
"When one properly sees that in all activities no other performer is at work than these
modes of nature and he knows the Supreme Lord, who is transcendental to all these
modes, he attains My spiritual nature."
The Original and the manuscript agrees TO THE LETTER. Both the manuscript and the
original says `You can know My spiritual nature´, whereas `Jas It Is´ says `he attains to
My spiritual nature. The word-for-word says, 'vetti'- know.
The phrase, 'no other performer' is not found in the original or the manuscript.
Swans “Digging into” the Lotus Flower?
Bg 8.2 Original Version
Now the word prayana-kale in this verse is very significant because whatever we do in life will be tested at the time of death. Arjuna fears that at the time of death, those who are in Krsna consciousness will forget the Supreme Lord beause at such a time bodily functions are disrupted, and the mind may be in a panic-stricken state. Therefore Maharaja Kulasekhara, a great devotee, prays, “My dear Lord, may I die immediately now that I‘m healthy so that the swan of my mind may enter into the stem of Thy lotus feet.” The metaphor is used because the swan often takes pleasure in entering the stem of the lotus flower–similarly, the mind of the pure devotee is drawn to the lotus feet of the Lord. Maharaja Kulasekhara fears that at the moment of death his throat will be so choked up that he will not be able to chant the holy names, so it is better to “die immediately. Arjuna questions how one’s mind can remain fixed on Krsna’s lotus feet at such times
Edited version:
Now the word prayana-kale in this verse is very significant because whatever we do in life will be tested at the time of death. Arjuna is very anxious to know of those who are constantly engaged in Krsna consciousness. What should be their position at that final moment? At the time of death all the bodily functions are disrupted, and the mind is not in a proper condition. Thus disturbed by the bodily situation, one may not be able to remember the Supreme Lord. Maharaja Kulasekhara, a great devotee, prays, “My dear Lord just now I am quite healthy, and it is better that I die immediately so that the swan of my mind can seek entrance at the stem of Your lotus feet.” The metaphor is used because the swan, a bird of the water, often takes pleasure in digging into the lotus flowers; its sporting proclivity is to enter the lotus flower. Maharaja Kulasekhara says to the Lord, “Now my mind is undisturbed, and I am quite healthy. If I die immediately, thinking of Your lotus feet, then I am sure that my performance of Your devotional service will become perfect. But if I have to wait for my natural death, then I do not know what will happen, because at that time the bodily functions will be disrupted, my throat will be choked up, and I do not know whether I shall be able to chant Your name. Better let me die immediately.” Arjuna questions how a person can fix his mind on Krsna’s lotus feet at such a time
I haven't highlighted the changes here, because there are so many. BBTI is even adding a lot to Srila Prabhupada's purport, as if it was insufficient.
BACK TO FRONT PAGE