Category:Our Attitude (Disciples of SP)
Theme Analysis
The internal disposition of a disciple forms the very foundation of their spiritual advancement. Within his extensive guidance, immense importance was placed by Śrīla Prabhupāda on cultivating a humble, tolerant, and cooperative attitude. He repeatedly taught that instead of harboring a fighting spirit or a lazy mentality, devotees must become meek and view themselves as the servants of the servants. By maintaining this submissive posture, especially toward the spiritual master, and by gratefully accepting any material reversals as Kṛṣṇa's special mercy, a disciple guarantees their rapid progress on the path of pure devotion.
- The Foundation of Humility: A genuine devotee naturally thinks of themselves as the most faulty and remains tolerant of others, establishing a quiet and humble demeanor that inspires the entire society.
- Guarantee of Spiritual Advancement: Success in Kṛṣṇa consciousness does not depend upon external qualifications but entirely upon the internal attitude of the follower; a sincere and serving mood attracts the immediate blessings of the Lord.
- Cooperation Over Conflict: A strict warning is given against the western tendency to fight and quarrel. True vaiṣṇava etiquette requires avoiding diplomacy, working cooperatively, and maintaining profound respect for all devotees.
- Surrender to the Spiritual Master: The perfect attitude of a disciple is characterized by a voluntary, loving willingness to obey the orders of the guru, offering one's body, mind, and words entirely in service.
- Accepting Reversals as Mercy: When faced with physical illness, the loss of family members, or intense preaching obstacles, a devotee maintains a steadfast attitude, viewing all suffering as the remnants of past deeds and Kṛṣṇa's causeless mercy.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: How Prabhupāda Trains His Disciples to Cultivate a Humble Attitude.
Subcategories
This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
Pages in category "Our Attitude (Disciples of SP)"
The following 54 pages are in this category, out of 54 total.
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- A pure devotee always thinks himself as not-devotee. That is a good attitude
- Advancement in Krsna consciousness depends on the attitude of the follower. A follower of the Krsna consciousness movement should become a perfect gosvami
- And by your quiet and humble attitude, you shall set the example of Vaisnava so that all may learn from you, and very soon their puffed-up attitude will disappear and they will come to you and seek your advice in matters
- Any friend in any part of the world that you may contact, try to infuse him with this Krishna Consciousness idea. Never waste your time in any other talks. I think our students have already developed this attitude and they are not interested in idle talks
B
- Be assured, Krsna will give you all facilities gradually. Your attitude is nice, very humble. Maintain that attitude and gradually you will get all the facilities you require for serving Krsna
- Bhaktas, they think, tat te 'nukampam susamiksamano bhunjana evatma-krtam vipakam. When a devotee is in trouble, he thinks that "I am suffering for my past deeds" That is a devotee's attitude. "Let me do my business, chant Hare Krsna"
- By your own work you can recruit men locally, that is the best process. So immediately resume the preaching work amongst the Africans and show yourselves as always meek and humble and refrain from a tough attitude and in this way gain their confidence
I
- I (Prabhupada) am very pleased by your humble attitude, so if you will kindly continue to execute your devotional practices in such state of mind then you are sure to achieve perfection of KC very quickly as it is stated by Caitanya Mahaprabhu
- I (Prabhupada) appreciate your humble attitude, and I have a good report of your activities from Jagadisa prabhu. Please go on increasing in KC and you will find all spiritual understanding and happiness not only for you, but for whomever you meet
- I am pleased to note your attitude regarding business. Our policy is nirbandhe krishna sambandha: We shall accept all kinds of civil activities, including business, trade, industry, only in connection with Krishna
- I am so glad to hear that the devotees are appreciating that everything belongs to Krishna. That attitude is very nice and should be maintained. Actually it is a fact. By illusion only we think things belong to someone else
- I am so glad to learn that you are an educated boy and coming to our Temple and trying to understand our Krishna Consciousness philosophy very seriously. It is very good sign. Try to continue this attitude
- I am very glad that you are repentant even for some action which is not sanctioned by me. This attitude is very nice and improves one in progressing on the path of devotional service
- I am very glad to note your humble attitude, so keep this nice state of serving mood and your success is guaranteed in Krsna Consciousness
- I am very much pleased by your renewed and serious efforts to help me in my service to my Guru Maharaja. Please continue in this attitude and Krishna will save you, you need have no doubt
- I especially appreciate your attitude toward increasing more and more the sales of our books, that will sanctify all other activities of preaching because preaching means selling books
- I see that your attitude is quite appropriate and so I pray to Krishna to bestow upon you all his blessings
- I thank you for your kind sentiments expressed and your nice attitude of humbleness and devotion
- I thank you once more for your noble sentiments about me and I can simply say that for this nice attitude Krishna will certainly help you. I am fully aware of your sincere service and therefore I pray always to Krishna for your all-round welfare
- I thank you very much for the nice sentiments you have expressed, and surely this nice attitude will be a great asset for your further advancement in perfecting your life in Krishna Consciousness
- I very much appreciate your attitude in saying "It is not sannyasa so much that I am interested in, its Krishna Consciousness and working to please my Spiritual Master."
- If you keep your heart in that attitude, that you want to become a pure and sincere devotee, you must be a sincere devotee. And Krishna will help you. You have to keep your heart in that way, that is your business
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- My advice to you is to continue your good attitude that you are keeping now and this alone will help you in advancing your cause of Krishna Consciousness
- My Guru Maharaja used to say that there is no scarcity of anything in this world, save and except Krishna Consciousness. Keep your present attitude, intact; have good faith in your Spiritual Master and Krishna and everything will be all right
S
- Simply by chanting this Hare Krsna mantra and studying Bhagavad-gita As It Is, how these boys and girls, they are in ecstasy. They are in the spiritual platform. You cannot expect such dancing and such joyful attitude in this material world
- So if you try to continue in the humble attitude you have now, with little time you will have wonderful success in further developing your Krishna Consciousness
- Sometimes in the neophyte stage of devotional service, in order to withstand the attack of Maya and remain strong under all conditions of temptation, young or inexperienced devotees will adopt an attitude against those things or persons possibly harmful
- Such attitude of humbleness which you have so nicely expressed along with your very good service attitude is very beautiful and will take you far to advance more and more
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- That should be the attitude of all preachers of the Krsna consciousness movement, following in the footsteps of Srila Rupa Gosvami
- That tolerant attitude must be there to a certain extent, but we must remain also always firm on this point, that the brahmacaris living in the temple shall not disobey the orders of the spiritual master
- That voluntary attitude, Yes, Krishna, I shall gladly co-operate whatever you say, that ready willingness to obey is only possible if there is love
- This attitude of serving first the spiritual master is the correct one, for only by the mercy of the spiritual master can one obtain the mercy of Krsna
- This attitude will help you. Always pray to Krsna humbly and He will surely help you
- This fighting spirit will destroy everything, but what can I do, you American and European boys are trained up in this fighting attitude
- This is our real position, to be servants of the servants of the servants. And by your quiet and humble attitude, you shall set the example of Vaisnava so that all may learn from you
- This is the correct attitude for a disciple. The disciple should be prepared to offer everything he has including his body, mind, and words, in the service of the guru
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- We are doing the service of Krsna, that Vaikuntha service. So in this way, with this attitude, go on preaching. I am very pleased that you are doing your best. That I want
- We shall always do everything in cooperative spirit and avoid any fighting amongst us, that is Vaisnava attitude because Lord Caitanya has advised us to always offer all respects to others, especially to the devotees of the Lord
- When Jesus Christ also preached God consciousness, only a few followers were there, and still, he had to sacrifice his life. But he was never disappointed. That should be attitude of the preacher. People may accept it or not accept it, we should go on
Y
- You are lying for some time in the hospital bed and still you are not wasting a moment of your time. This attitude is very good. This is Krsna Consciousness - not to waste even a single moment without serving the Lord in some way or other
- You keep this humble attitude always, and your example will be a source of spiritual inspiration for everyone
- Your (JaiGovinda) attitude of humbleness is praiseworthy. A devotee should always remain humble and meek especially to the authorities and devotees
- Your desire to render service to the other devotees is very nice. You keep this humble attitude always, and your example will be a source of spiritual inspiration for everyone
- Your humble attitude is very much appreciated by me. Always chant Hare Krsna and as far as possible help me push on this movement by preaching this philosophy and distributing our books
- Your wife has left & you are feeling that it is all Krishna's mercy. That is nice attitude. So if that is how you are feeling & you are appreciating brahmachary life, then simply forget your wife & engage yourself wholeheartedly in devotional activities