Category:Becoming Convinced
Theme Analysis
This analysis explores the role of intellectual and spiritual conviction in the practice of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Śrīla Prabhupāda places immense importance on becoming convinced. He explains that faith in spiritual life is not blind; it is the result of deep study, discussion, and practical realization. For preachers and leaders, this conviction is the primary qualification. One cannot convince others if one is not convinced oneself. The analysis outlines the methodology for achieving this state: reading the books from different angles of vision, writing one's realizations to destroy doubts, and strictly following the regulative principles. Ultimately, to be fully convinced that one is the eternal servant of Kṛṣṇa is synonymous with immediate liberation.
- The Preacher's Power: The potency to spread the movement comes from the devotee's own conviction. If the speaker is pure and convinced, even "sane men" will naturally agree.
- The Process: Conviction is cultivated by reading Śrīla Prabhupāda's books daily, discussing the philosophy, and writing about it.
- Core Truths: The first point of conviction is "I am not this body." The ultimate conviction is "Kṛṣṇa is the Supreme Controller."
- Liberation: Spiritual realization is not a vague feeling; it is a firm conviction. When one is absolutely sure of their position as Kṛṣṇa's servant, they are considered liberated.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: "First Become Convinced" – The Foundation of Preaching Kṛṣṇa Consciousness.
Pages in category "Becoming Convinced"
The following 41 pages are in this category, out of 41 total.
A
- Any man, especially a demon, takes his body to be very important. Thus Vrkasura became convinced about the importance of his body
- As soon as one becomes free from all sinful activities, he becomes firmly convinced of God consciousness. That is called nistha. Tato nistha tato ruci. Then you taste, - Oh, it is so nice, Krsna consciousness
- As soon as we understand or become convinced that I am not this body, then spiritual education begins
B
- Become very convinced of our Krishna philosophy and very enthusiastically and soberly maintain temple routine standards, increase book distribution, satisfy the devotees, and in every way become the perfect KC example of angel
- Become very convinced yourself of our philosophy and then your preaching will act
- Become yourself very convinced of this Krishna philosophy, be always preaching and trying to understand some basic points from different angle of vision, keep the devotees in your temple always satisfied and jolly, and that will be your success
- By associating with holy persons and discussing transcendental subject matters with them, one becomes convinced of the value of spiritual life. Very soon, hearing of Krsna becomes pleasing to the ear and begins to satisfy one's heart
- By attaining knowledge and knowing its practical application in life, one becomes convinced about the Absolute Truth
- By reading these books regularly we become more and more convinced in Krishna Consciousness. And if we become more convinced, that will spread the potency of Lord Caitanya's sankirtana movement with great strength
- By the association of devotees, a person may become convinced of the material futility
- By writing according to our realization we become more and more convinced and all doubts are destroyed
I
- I (Prabhupada) have become convinced that our Krishna Consciousness Movement is finally having some effect on the world, and I am very satisfied with the work of my sincere disciples for assisting Lord Caitanya in this way
- I advise you to read our books daily as far as possible and try to understand the subject matter from different angles of vision by discussing it frequently with the devotees at the New York temple. In this way you will gradually become convinced
- I request you to seriously become convinced of this Krishna consciousness movement as you are understanding it and by strictly following the rules I have given you, you will get strength to convince others nicely
- I want you leaders especially to become very much absorbed in the philosophy of Bhagavad-gita, Srimad-Bhagavatam, and become yourselves completely convinced and free from all doubt
- If these leaders simply become a little convinced about the real purpose of human life, there is tremendous potency for improving the world
- If we simply remain pure and become very convinced of this Krishna philosophy, any sane man will agree with us when we speak
O
- One must go to the guru. And who is guru? Guru, srotriyam brahma-nistham - "One who has heard from the parampara system and he has become completely convinced in the understanding of Brahman"
- One who has come down in disciplic succession and as a result of such authorized succession one has become fully, firmly convinced in Brahman. Brahman, Paramatma, Bhagavan, the same thing. Brahma-nistham. He is transcendentally situated
- One who has perfectly heard from the perfect source becomes convinced about the all-pervading Personality of Godhead and thus becomes enthusiastic in glorifying the Lord
S
- Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya, he was a impersonalist, followers of the Sankara philosophy. When he became convinced about the Vaisnava philosophy, he wrote one hundred slokas, prayers to Caitanya Mahaprabhu
- Simply by repeating what I have said; first you must yourself become fully convinced of this philosophy, your preaching will meet with all success
- Spiritually, when you understand that you are eternal servant of God, Krsna, and if you become fully convinced and do the needful, then you are liberated immediately
- Sravanam kirtanam, hearing and chanting, are especially important. By hearing from her husband about the greatness of Lord Vasudeva, Devayani certainly became convinced and surrendered herself unto the lotus feet of God - om namo bhagavate vasudevaya
T
- The more our books are distributed, the more people will become convinced about this movement of Krsna consciousness, and they will be benefited from it
- These students can understand our Krishna philosophy and become convinced by it, more easily than others. So if they join you, then our Movement will grow like anything
- This Krsna Consciousness Movement is the only thing that will save them (the fallen humanity). So you yourself become very convinced of this fact and be very bold in preaching Krsna Consciousness there in Berlin
W
- When a person becomes firmly convinced about the importance of devotional service, he surrenders unto the Supreme Lord
- When speaking to Christians we never say our religious system is better than theirs but we speak on the principles of love of God, Sa vai pumsam paro dharmo (SB 1.2.6). They become convinced and pleased to hear our explanations of God consciousness
- When speaking to Christians we never say our religious system is better than theirs but we speak on the principles of love of God. They become convinced and pleased to hear our explanations of God consciousness based on the Vedic conclusion
- When you understand that you are eternal servant of God, Krsna, and if you become fully convinced and do the needful, then you are liberated immediately
- "Who God is" can be summed up in only five words. Krsna is the Supreme controller. If you become convinced of this, and preach it enthusiastically, success is assured, and you will be doing the greatest service for all living entities
Y
- You become very responsible and convinced of this our Krishna philosophy and if you maintain your purity then you will convince everyone else with this philosophy, that is our mission
- You can understand that I am very much depending on you to become very much convinced yourself of our Krishna philosophy and to take full responsibility for teaching others purely
- You know this art, how to attract and engage men, so aim yourself at the top-class of men and give them every opportunity and facility to become convinced of our philosophy and engage themselves to their satisfaction. That will be the best contribution