Category:Determined in Krsna Consciousness
Theme Analysis
Determination is the vital force driving a devotee toward success in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. According to Śrīla Prabhupāda, loving Kṛṣṇa is entirely natural for the spirit soul, but because the living entity is currently conditioned by material nature, maintaining the determination to practice bhakti-yoga is difficult. The material energy, māyā, constantly attempts to check a devotee's progress. Therefore, a sincere practitioner must possess dṛḍha-vrata, or firm resolve, to fight against these illusions. If this basic determination is lacking, any occupation or location will eventually become a source of mental restlessness and trouble.
Because the spiritual path is demanding, Śrīla Prabhupāda clarifies that the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is not meant for lazy individuals. It requires people who are strong in body, mind, and intelligence. The practice of yoga may appear daunting, but if a devotee follows the principles with patience, regularity, and firm determination, the Supreme Lord will personally help them cross over all obstacles. This strength is fortified by constantly reading the authorized Vedic literatures, such as the Bhagavad-gītā, which protects the devotee from being bewildered by the unauthorized interpretations of fools.
This determination must also translate into dynamic preaching. Whether one is a gṛhastha or a sannyāsī, every member of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is tasked with spreading the message with full vigor. Confronting all difficulties with the fearless resolve of Prahlāda Mahārāja, devotees must endeavor to win the hearts of the public. Ultimately, the core determination of an initiated devotee should be to make a permanent solution to the miseries of material existence. The resolute vow must be to finish the business of the material world in this very life and return home, back to Godhead.
- The Challenge of Māyā: While loving Kṛṣṇa is natural, maintaining the determination to practice devotional service against the attacks of māyā requires immense inner strength.
- A Movement for the Strong: Kṛṣṇa consciousness is not for the lazy; it demands patience, regularity, and strength of body, mind, and intelligence.
- Vigorous Preaching: Devotees must preach with enthusiasm and determination, confronting obstacles fearlessly like Prahlāda Mahārāja.
- The Final Solution: The ultimate determination is to read the books, avoid wasting time, and achieve final liberation in this very lifetime.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Determined in Kṛṣṇa Consciousness - The Path to Ultimate Success.
Pages in category "Determined in Krsna Consciousness"
The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total.
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- A Krsna conscious person should not be bewildered by fools; he should avoid all unauthorized commentaries and interpretations on Bhagavad-gita and proceed in Krsna consciousness with determination and firmness. BG 1972 purports
- A person who is situated in KC and is engaged with determination in the process of chanting Hare Krsna (maha-mantra), should be considered to be in the transcendental position, even if by chance or accident he is found to have fallen. BG 1972 purports
- All the members of our Krsna consciousness movement, whether they be grhasthas or sannyasis, should try to spread the Krsna consciousness movement with determination, and Krsna will supply all necessities
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- I am very glad to know that you are so much repentant even for this insignificant mistake, and that will push you forward further in Krsna Consciousness. Please be happy and work on with steady and firm determination
- I am very pleased with your preaching, please continue with all enthusiasm and determination and win the hearts of all your fellow countrymen by offering this authorized process of Krishna Consciousness
- I know that over the past years you have suffered so many tribulations to push forward Krsna consciousness in Germany. But this has not stopped you from your determination to serve the cause of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu
- It is not Krsna consciousness movement is for the lazy fellow. No. It is meant for the strong man: strong in body, strong in mind, strong in determination. Everything strong, strong in brain
- It is very difficult for such inexperienced persons (who desire elevation to the heavenly planets) to be situated in the determined action of Krsna consciousness. BG 1972 purports
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- One must be determined. So maya may check my progress in Krsna consciousness, but I must fight maya. This determination wanted. Drdha-vratah. Bhajante mam drdha-vratah. That is wanted
- One should be strongly determined in Krsna consciousness, and that is the way to ultimate success
- One who has entered with the determination that "I must practice," so if he cannot practice, then why this makeshow that "I belong to Krsna consciousness movement. I am initiated." Why this farce?
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- The determination is difficult, Krsna Consciousness is not difficult; Krsna Consciousness is natural. One knows how to love another, so instead of loving so many others, one can very easily take to the business of loving Krsna
- The practice of yoga, especially bhakti-yoga in Krsna consciousness, may appear to be a very difficult job. But if anyone follows the principles with great determination, the Lord will surely help, for God helps those who help themselves. BG 1972 purports
- Those who are coming to the touch of Krsna consciousness and initiated to execute, they should be very determined that "In this life we shall make a solution. No more. No more coming again." That should be our determination
- Those who are in knowledge of everything are determined to execute Krsna consciousness