Poor Frogs
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One Indian man, about thirty-five, mentioned that he was getting his Ph.D. in biology.
“Oh, biology,” Prabhupada said. “Hmm, poor frogs.” Everyone in the lounge-except the biologist-burst into laughter.
“No, no,” the biologist protested, embarrassed. “Why “poor frogs’?”
“Because you are killing,” Prabhupada said.
“But it is for the advancement of knowledge,” said the biologist. “So it is worthwhile. It is for the advancement of knowledge.”
“All right,” said Prabhupada, “if I ask you now, will you give your body for the advancement of knowledge?” Everyone in the room began to laugh.
“Yes! Yes, I would!” the man replied. But the more he protested, repeating, “Yes, I would!” the more ridiculous he seemed, and the harder everyone laughed.
