Category:Accepting the Krsna Consciousness Movement
Theme Analysis
The concept of accepting the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, as presented by Śrīla Prabhupāda, transcends all mundane designations of caste, creed, or nationality. It is an invitation to function strictly on the spiritual platform, where the material distinctions of "equality and fraternity" fail, but spiritual unity succeeds. Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasizes that this movement is not a sectarian faith but a scientific, authorized process rooted in the teachings of previous acaryas. Whether one is an "untouchable" in India or a seeker in the West, the qualification for acceptance is sincerity and the willingness to follow the regulated principles. The spread of this movement depends not on force, but on the purity and strict adherence of its followers to the standard of devotion.
- Universal Spiritual Welcome: According to Vaisnava principles, every living entity is welcome to accept this movement on the spiritual platform, freeing them from material distress.
- Purity as Strength: The global acceptance of the movement depends entirely on maintaining strict standards of management and devotional service; purity is the only force required.
- Scientific Authority: Acceptance is not sentimental; it is based on a scientific understanding authorized by great acaryas and involves the crucial step of accepting a bona fide guru.
- The Result of Acceptance: By accepting these principles, one is guaranteed to return home, back to Godhead, provided they do not deviate into māyā.
- Voluntary Surrender: The movement does not force anyone; rather, it relies on the voluntary acceptance of tapasya (austerity) once a person understands the philosophy.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Accepting the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Movement on the Spiritual Platform.
Pages in category "Accepting the Krsna Consciousness Movement"
The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total.
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- According to Vaisnava principles everyone is welcome to accept this Krsna consciousness movement on the spiritual platform of life and thus be freed from trouble. Neither equality nor fraternity is possible on the material platform
- America is favored country. Little misguided about spiritual affairs, but if you introduce this Krsna consciousness movement in right way, keeping yourself to the standard, then people will accept it gradually
- Any religious scripture you may follow, but if you get more enlightenment here in this Krsna consciousness movement, why should you not accept it if you are serious about God?
- Anyone who has accepted this Krsna consciousness movement, if he follows the principles, then he's surely going to home, back to home, back to Godhead. That is certain. But if you deviate, if you become attracted by maya, that is your business
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- I am so glad to note your realization about the K.C. Movement. Actually it is unique and there is no comparison with it of any other Movement. It was Caitanya Mahaprabhu's prediction that by accepting this Movement, everywhere people will be very happy
- If the Krsna consciousness movement spreads all over the world, and if by the grace of Krsna everyone accepts it, the thinking of envious people will change. Everyone will think of the welfare of others
- If we remain very sincere and pure in following the line laid down by the previous great acaryas, this Krishna Consciousness Movement will undoubtedly be accepted throughout the world as the only religion
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- Since the KC movement going on at the present moment is genuine, perfect, authorized & follows in the footsteps of Prthu, anyone who cooperates with this movement or accepts its principles will get the same result as those who are actively propagating KC
- So by the grace of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, at least, I am hopeful that this movement can be accepted by anyone. It is not so hopeless as I thought
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- The real purpose of this movement? To teach people how he can surrender to Krsna, that's all. That is the sum and substance of this movement. If one accepts this principle without any difficulty, he is immediately a preacher
- There are many untouchables of the lower caste in India, but according to Vaisnava principles everyone is welcome to accept this Krsna consciousness movement on the spiritual platform of life and thus be freed from trouble
- Therefore I order every man within this universe to accept this Krsna consciousness movement and distribute it everywhere
- To accept this Krsna consciousness movement means first of all to accept guru. Adau gurvasrayam. Sad-dharma-prcchat. Then inquiry from guru
- Try to understand this Krsna consciousness movement, how it is scientific, how it is authorized, how it is old, and how it is accepted by great acaryas, great stalwart, learned scholars, and how it is treated by the learned section of all over the world
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- We require so many preachers, so many young men to preach all over the world this sublime movement, Krsna consciousness. People are accepting. Even in Africa, who are supposed to be uncivilized, they are also accepting. Everywhere. There is no impediment
- While I started this movement in America, some friend suggested that "You are writing 'International Society for Krishna Consciousness.' Why not make it 'God consciousness.' It will be accepted by everyone." God is Krishna