Category:As Krsna Desires
Theme Analysis
The fundamental illusion of the conditioned soul is the concept of independence. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that even our physical abilities—our power to see, move, or speak—are entirely dependent on the sanction of the Supreme Lord. The perfection of life, therefore, is not to assert a false autonomy but to voluntarily align one's consciousness with the will of the Supreme. This category explores the practical application of surrender, where the devotee rejects mental concoctions and whimsical actions, choosing instead to act, think, and serve exactly "as Kṛṣṇa desires."
- The Illusion of Control: We claim ownership of our bodies and senses, yet if Kṛṣṇa desires that they stop functioning, all our independent endeavors immediately cease.
- The Definition of Surrender: A key symptom of a surrendered soul is the realization that one's desires and activities are not independent; the devotee acts solely as an instrument in the hands of the Lord.
- Perfection in Action: As demonstrated by Arjuna, the perfection of yoga is to give up one's own decision-making and simply say, "I shall act as You desire."
- Service Without Speculation: Real devotional service must be free from mental concoction; it requires serving Kṛṣṇa favorably according to His instructions, not according to our own whims.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Acting As Kṛṣṇa Desires.
Pages in category "As Krsna Desires"
The following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total.
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- Actually all the senses are acting because Krsna is acting. As soon as Krsna desires that these senses will not work, it will not work. So in spite of your claim that this is my hand, this is my eyes, this is my mouth, it will not work
- As soon as Krsna desires that these senses will not work, it will not work. So in spite of your claim that this is my hand, this is my eyes, this is my mouth, it will not work
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- I do not think there is immediate prospect for my retiring. Therefore, as long as Krishna desires, I must go on working, but I am trying to give more time to my writing works
- If some organized things are done like government help or people help, then this movement can be pushed further nicely. Otherwise slowly it will go on, as Krsna desires
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- One who is fully surrendered is qualified with the six characteristics: (5) Self-surrender means remembering that one’s activities and desires are not independent. The devotee is completely dependent on Krsna, and he acts and thinks as Krsna desires
- Only Krsna is the supreme master, and all others are His servants. As Krsna desires, everyone dances according to His tune
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- Seeing the disturbance of the general populace and the imminent destruction of the planets, Arjuna at once retracted both brahmastra weapons, as Lord Sri Krsna desired
- So karisye vacanam tava: "Now I shall act as You desire." This is perfection of life. Whenever we decide that "Now we shall act as Krsna says," then our life is perfect. Vasudeva-uktah karinah
- So we have to meet the situation as Krsna desired by. Sometimes He may say, "You sit down." So we have to carry out only. The Krsna is not dead
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- The real devotee first offers his surrender to Krsna with his body, mind and words and then uses his body, mind and words for the service of Krsna as Krsna desires
- There are six symptoms of surrender: (5) One should always remember that one's activities and desires are not independent. In other words, the devotee should feel completely dependent on Krsna, and thus he should act and think as Krsna desires
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- We have got many programs according to our mental concoction. That will not help us. If we simply act as Krsna desires, then our life is perfect
- We have to give up all this (wealth and possessions) and take shelter of Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and worship Him. Nor can we worship Him whimsically, but as He desires. If Krsna says, "I want a glass of water," we must bring Him water
- When first-class devotional service develops, one must be devoid of all material desires, knowledge obtained by monistic philosophy, and fruitive action. The devotee must constantly serve Krsna favorably, as Krsna desires