Category:Authorities of Krsna Consciousness
Theme Analysis
Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is not a matter of blind faith or a manufactured ism but is a scientific and logical process based on authority. He emphasizes that there are twelve selected personalities, such as Prahlada Maharaja, Brahma, and Siva, who are considered the original authorities of this movement and whose footsteps we must follow. Śrīla Prabhupāda clarifies that although all Vaisnavas are authorities to preach, there are degrees of authority, and significant responsibilities like increasing temples should only be undertaken by those experienced in propagating the movement. He warns that without associating with authorities in Kṛṣṇa consciousness and learning the secret from them, even the most intelligent persons will be bewildered by the complexities of spiritual science. Furthermore, he teaches that this movement is meant for giving education according to the recommended process of the mahatmas. Ultimately, by being honest, shunning cheaters, and hearing from the proper authorities, the living entity can understand his original position and successfully revert to spiritual consciousness.
- Scientific Basis of Faith: Kṛṣṇa consciousness is based on reason, argument, and philosophy; it is an authoritative science rather than a blind following or emotional ism.
- The Twelve Mahajanas: The movement is guided by twelve specific authorities mentioned in the sastras, including Prahlada, Janaka, and Bhisma, who provide the approved process for spiritual advancement.
- Learning the Secret: Associating with authorities in Kṛṣṇa consciousness is as good as learning from the Lord directly, as they reveal the confidential meanings of scriptures like Bhagavad-gita.
- Responsibility and Fitness: To propagate the movement requires a fit person who receives proper instruction from higher authorities; not everyone is immediately fit for all levels of management and temple expansion.
- The Process of Memorization: Following in the footsteps of great authorities involves the practice of keeping important scriptural verses in mind, which is the approved method of the acaryas.
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Pages in category "Authorities of Krsna Consciousness"
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- One has to associate with authorities in Krsna consciousness and learn the secret from them; this is as good as learning from the Lord directly. Otherwise, even the most intelligent persons will be bewildered
- Our Krsna consciousness movement in the Western world is based on the above-mentioned proposition of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta, our spiritual master. On his authority, we are claiming members from all sections of the Western countries
- Our Krsna consciousness movement is based on Vedic authorities
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- There are twelve selected personalities who are considered to be the authority of this Krsna consciousness movement. Out of twelve authorities, seven authorities were all grhasthas, householders
- This is Prahlada Maharaja. He is one of the authorities of Krsna consciousness. There are twelve authorities mentioned in the sastras: svayambhur naradah sambhuh kumarah kapilo manuh prahlado janako bhismo balir vaiyasakir vayam
- This KC, it is not a blind faith, it is based on reason, it is based on argument, it is based on philosophy, it is based on authority. So the faith required. If I purposely draw my faith without any reason, without any philosophy, then I am unfortunate
- This Krsna consciousness movement is meant for giving education to the people of this sankhya-yoga system or bhakti-yoga system, because it is the recommended process by authorities
- To propagate the devotional service of Krsna consciousness, it requires the fit person. Not that one can imitate. It is not possible. One who is fit to take this responsibility, he receives proper instruction and help from higher authorities
- To understand all this (BG 4.17) one has to associate with authorities in KC and learn the secret from them; this is as good as learning from the Lord directly. Otherwise, even the most intelligent person will be bewildered. BG 1972 purports