Category:Always with Krsna
Theme Analysis
The ultimate objective of all spiritual practice is to reconnect with the Supreme Lord. In the Bhagavad-gītā, Kṛṣṇa declares that the topmost yogī is the one who constantly abides in Him with great faith. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that achieving this state of perfection does not require escaping to the forest or sitting in silent meditation. True samādhi means keeping the mind always with Kṛṣṇa. By fully absorbing our intelligence in the Lord's form, name, and pastimes, we establish an intimate, unbreakable union with Him, regardless of our external circumstances.
A prominent theme in this category is the practical application of this consciousness in everyday life. Śrīla Prabhupāda frequently points to the example of Ambarīṣa Mahārāja, who successfully managed a massive empire while keeping his mind always with Kṛṣṇa. Similarly, Śrīla Prabhupāda teaches that even an ordinary factory worker can attain perfection simply by chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra while working. Because Kṛṣṇa has incarnated as His holy name in this age, chanting guarantees His direct association. This constant association acts as a flawless shield against the illusory energy. Śrīla Prabhupāda guarantees that a devotee who remains always with Kṛṣṇa becomes a guḍākeśa—one who has conquered the darkness of ignorance. Just as a person standing in the bright sunshine is untouched by the night, a devotee absorbed in Kṛṣṇa consciousness is completely untouched by Māyā. Finally, Śrīla Prabhupāda reminds us that the Lord Himself is never alone; He is always with His loving associates, the gopīs, the cowherd boys, and the Yadus, eagerly waiting for the conditioned souls to return to their natural spiritual life.
- The Topmost Yogī: The perfection of yoga is not physical gymnastics, but rather keeping the mind and intelligence constantly fixed on the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- Practical Association: One can remain always with Kṛṣṇa in any occupation—whether as an emperor or a laborer—simply by chanting the holy names and remembering the Lord's pastimes.
- Conquering the Darkness: Constant association with Kṛṣṇa automatically drives away the darkness of Māyā. The devotee remains fearless, viewing heaven and hell equally, because their true residence is with the Lord.
- Kṛṣṇa is Never Alone: The Supreme Lord is the supreme enjoyer, always surrounded by His loving devotees and cows. The goal of human life is to purify our consciousness and join this eternal, blissful association.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Always with Kṛṣṇa - The Highest Perfection of Yoga.
Pages in category "Always with Krsna"
The following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total.
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- Ambarisa Maharaja, he was emperor, very responsible man. But he kept his mind always on the lotus feet of Krsna
- Any rich man, any powerful man, any king, any lord, oh, he has got so many associates. So how Krsna can be alone? Krsna is never alone. Therefore you will find always Krsna with the gopis, Krsna with the cowherds boy, Krsna with Arjuna
- Are we to despair the mind's ever being controlled? No, it can be controlled, and the process is this Krsna consciousness. The mind must be fixed always in Krsna. Insofar as the mind is absorbed in Krsna it has attained the perfection of yoga
- As Lord Krsna says in Bhagavad-gita (BG 6.47): "Of all yogis, he who always abides in Me with great faith, worshiping Me in transcendental loving service, is most intimately united with Me in yoga and is the highest of all"
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- The specific mention of the word gavam by Prthu Maharaja is significant because the Lord is always associated with cows and His devotees. In pictures Lord Krsna is always seen with cows and His associates such as the cowherd boys and the gopis
- The Yadus were all experienced devotees, learned and expert in psychic study. Over and above this, they were always with the Lord in all kinds of relaxations, and still they were only able to know Him as the one Supreme who dwells everywhere
- The yogi who knows that I and the Supersoul within all creatures are one worships Me and remains always in Me in all circumstances. BG 6.31 - 1972
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- We are atomic small, and Krsna is unlimitedly great. That is the difference. Otherwise, so far quality is concerned, Krsna and ourself, the same. As the parts and parcel of Krsna, if we live always with Krsna, then we are in spiritual life
- We should always remember that if we can keep ourselves always in company with Krsna, we shall attain all perfection. And especially in this age, Krsna has incarnated as the holy name (kali-kale nama-rupe krsna-avatara), - CC Adi 17.22