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Latest revision as of 05:24, 7 April 2026
Theme Analysis
The material world generally measures fortune in terms of mundane wealth, temporary prestige, or bodily comforts. Śrīla Prabhupāda completely redefines this paradigm, revealing that the ultimate fortune is found exclusively within Kṛṣṇa consciousness. He teaches his disciples that true luck is not arbitrary; a person actively "sets up" their own fortune by utilizing their intelligence and natural talents to serve the Supreme Lord. By voluntarily accepting the control of Kṛṣṇa instead of acting independently, a devotee guarantees their own success. This divine fortune extends beautifully into family life. While society considers a good wife, a good son, and wealth as the three standard measures of luck, Prabhupāda explains that these blessings achieve absolute perfection only when centered around devotional service. Furthermore, he declares that the children growing up in the gurukula—who hear the holy names and associate with pure devotees from birth—are undeniably the most fortunate children in the entire world. Ultimately, coming to the shelter of this spiritual movement is the greatest boon of life, an immense opportunity that must never be misused.
- Creating Spiritual Fortune: Fortune is not random; it is actively created when a disciple uses their intelligence, skills, and talents to consciously serve and surrender to Kṛṣṇa.
- The Perfection of Family Life: The traditional material fortunes of having a good wife and a good son are transformed into supreme spiritual blessings when the family is united in devotional service.
- The Most Fortunate Children: Children raised in the Kṛṣṇa conscious educational system are the luckiest in the world because they associate with the Lord and His devotees from the very beginning of life.
- The Greatest Boon: Discovering the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, associating with sincere Godbrothers, and residing in sacred places like Māyāpur constitute the highest possible fortune for the human soul.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Prabhupāda Reveals How His Disciples Create Their Own Fortune through Devotional Service.
Pages in category "Our Fortune (Disciples of SP)"
The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total.
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- Fortunately our Hare Krsna movement all over the world, especially in the civilized world of Europe and America, has become very popular
- Fortunately, however, the Hare Krsna movement has come to America, and many fortunate young men are giving serious attention to this movement, which is creating ideal men of first-class character
- From the very beginning of life, they are hearing Hare Krsna maha-mantra. They are associating with Vaisnava, chanting, dancing. Imitation or fact, it doesn't matter. So they are very, very fortunate children
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- I am very happy to see that you are learning our philosophy so nicely. You will grow up to be a great devotee of Krishna. You are very fortunate to have the opportunity of attending Gurukula, so don't waste this opportunity
- I can see from your letter that you are very sincere about Krsna Consciousness and Gurukula. Yes, you should always feel yourself most fortunate and glad that you are in the Krsna Consciousness movement where you can learn sanskrit and English
- I have received a note from Advaita Brahmacari reading as follows, "Everything is going very well in New York. I am so fortunate to have such sincere God-brothers like Rayarama, Brahmananda, and Rupanuga to help guide me in Your absence"
- I have received word from Satyabhama that your son is doing nicely in New Vrindaban and is gaining strength in devotional service. So you are very fortunate. Krishna has blessed you with a very good devotee son
- In the whole Nadia, this part is very sacred, Mayapur Candradoya Temple. So by Krsna's grace, you have got this opportunity to live here. Take advantage, full advantage of this opportunity, spiritually fortunate
- In this land, New Zealand, fortunately you are there. You try to understand Bhagavad-gita as it is and preach it. People will take. People will appreciate your contribution
- It is your good fortune that you can serve Krishna in so many ways - to work, to write, to speak, to paint, to build - all of these talents must be employed in Krishna's service. That will make you perfect
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- These children in Gurukula are the most fortunate children in the world, because right from the beginning they are having the association of Radha and Krishna
- These three standards of fortune, out of which, one who has got good wife, he is the most fortunate. So our society will try to make good wives so that the boys, all boys can think himself always fortunate
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- We should always appreciate this opportunity. By the grace of the Lord we are opening many branches, and we should use this good fortune to chant the holy name of the Lord and serve the Supreme Personality of Godhead directly
- When intelligence is used for developing Krsna consciousness, that is fortune. So we can set up our own fortune or misfortune. The fortune means that we must be serious after hearing about Krsna
- When we simply remember to accept the control of Krishna and not to act independently then all fortune is automatically present
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- You all young boys and girls, you are fortunate. I am not bluffing you. Actually you are fortunate. You have come to the right place, where you can learn Krsna consciousness. This is the greatest boon of life
- You are fortunate. Go on in this present attitude, serve you husband always and in this way your life will be perfect, and together husband and wife go back home, Back to Godhead
- You are very fortunate. Krishna has blessed you with a very good devotee son. Take care of your son, and take care of Krishna and you will be happy