Category:Contributing Money
Theme Analysis
In the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, money is viewed as "Lakṣmī," the energy of the Lord, which should be utilized exclusively for His service. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that while the movement requires funds to prosecute its activities—such as building temples and publishing books—the best way to acquire these funds is through voluntary contribution and the distribution of literature. This allows devotees to maintain their focus on spiritual life without becoming entangled in complex money-making schemes. The act of contributing is especially significant for householders and the general public, as it allows them to purify their earnings. Śrīla Prabhupāda established clear standards for management: every "farthing" must be used for the Lord's service, and those who render transcendental service, like the brāhmaṇas, are rightfully supported by the contributions of the society they guide.
- Spiritual Economics: It is better to receive money by collection and contribution for a good cause than to engage in mundane work that diverts the mind from Kṛṣṇa.
- The Householder's Vow: Following the example of Rūpa Gosvāmī, Śrīla Prabhupāda suggested that married followers contribute 50% of their income to the movement, while unmarried members contribute their full income.
- Integrity of the Collector: Devotees must be extremely careful to use every cent collected for ISKCON strictly for the transcendental loving service of the Lord.
- Donation as Advancement: Contributing to the publication of books or temple construction, such as the famous contribution from George Harrison, allows the donor to make rapid progress in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Sacred Stewardship - Principles of Contributing Money to ISKCON.
Pages in category "Contributing Money"
The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total.
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- I (Prabhupada) have heard that you have mentioned to Brahmananda that your temple will contribute $3,000 dollars for my book fund. This is very good news for me, and try to send it as soon as possible
- I am very glad to know that one rich Indian, Mr. Raj Anand, is prepared to contribute some money for our temple activities
- I approve your scheme not to charge money for love-feast. Whatever voluntary contribution you receive, that is alright
- I beg to thank you very much for this contribution which I think must be a gift for Vyasa Puja Day presentation and I have deposited it with Dai Nippon for publication of our literatures
- I was getting some money by contributions in my lectures. But in the beginning my all expenditures were not sufficient collection
- If you can organize this Sankirtana party chanting in the parks and in the street, with permit from the authorities, there will be no scarcity of money, and people will be very glad to contribute
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- Money making schemes should be easy; we cannot divert our attention for money making activities. We require some money for prosecuting our activities, and if we get that money by contribution that is best, otherwise, we can sell our literature and books
- My grateful acknowledgement is due to Sriman George Harrison, now chanting Hare Krsna, for his liberal contribution of $19,000 to meet the entire cost of printing this volume. May Krsna bestow upon this nice boy further advancement in Krsna consciousness
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- The brahmana accepts all kinds of contributions (pratigraha) from his followers - namely, the ksatriyas, vaisyas and sudras. But he does not keep all the money. He keeps only as much as required and gives the balance to others in charity - dana
- The purpose of sending this money is to construct our Krsna-Balarama temple at Raman Reti in Vrindaban. This money is a contribution of my ISKCON temples here in the U.S.A
- Those who are not married should contribute all their income to the temple. Those who are married should contribute 50%. That should be the principle of contribution of the members and followers of the Krishna Consciousness movement
- Those who collect contributions on behalf of ISKCON should be very careful not to use even a farthing of the collection for any purpose other than the transcendental loving service of the Lord
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- We can take help from outside in the matter of monetary help, either by contribution or by loan, but not to enter into transactions with outsiders. Because their aim of life is different from ours
- When our Krsna conscious devotees go out to beg charity or collect contributions in the form of membership fees, the money thus coming to the Krsna consciousness movement is strictly employed to advance Krsna consciousness all over the world