Category:Judge by the Result
Theme Analysis
The concept of judging by the result is a pragmatic Vedic principle used to cut through theoretical speculation and sentimentalism. Śrīla Prabhupāda consistently applies this logic to verify the authenticity of spiritualists, the efficacy of religious processes, and the success of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness mission. Rather than accepting claims blindly, one must observe the tangible effects—known in Sanskrit as phalena pariciyate—to understand the true value of a cause.
- The Logic of Phalena Pariciyate: A cause is understood by its effect. In Vedic culture, practical results are the ultimate evidence of validity, surpassing mere words or claims.
- Evidence of Spiritual Advancement: A true spiritualist is not judged by their ability to meditate or speak, but by their detachment from material habits. If one claims to be advanced but remains addicted to sense gratification, their claim is rejected.
- The Test of Religion: The validity of a religious process is judged by its ability to transform its followers into lovers of God. If the followers develop love for God, the process is perfect.
- Missionary Success: The potency of the preaching movement is judged by its expansion—the distribution of books, the opening of centers, and the creation of happy, convinced devotees.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Phalena Paricīyate - Judge by the Result.
Pages in category "Judge by the Result"
The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total.
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- I can say my method is very nice. You can say your method is very nice. But we have to judge by the result. That is . . . Bhagavata says that that process of religion is very good following which one becomes a lover of God
- I want that you distribute our books very widely, as many as possible, then people will get the right information. We show people by the results: so many centers, happy devotees, big books, strong conviction. Let people judge who is better by the results
- It is said, phalena pariciyate: one is recognized by the result of his actions
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- Maya is everywhere. Maya will dictate, "Oh, you are so tired. Why don't you come out and smoke a cigarette?" Yes. And he thinks he is advancing, the nonsense is advancing. No. Phalena pariciyate. By the result one has to be judged how far he has advanced
- Meditation? That you can see from the result. You'll find so many persons meditating, but see their life. Phalena pariciyate. One has to be judged by the result
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- One has to be judged by the result. You have worked very hard and supposed to be very rich man, but if I see that you have no nice apartment, neither any car, neither any opulence, so what kind of businessman you have earned
- One must judge every action by its result. The members of the self-appointed acarya's party who occupied the property of the Gaudiya Matha are satisfied, but they could make no progress in preaching
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- That is up to you to judge - by the result. If they are actually advanced, why they should leave ISKCON? I know they're very good souls; they might have done some mistake out of misunderstanding - you invite them to come back again & take their position
- The devotees can surpass the reactions of karma and achieve wonderful results, even without effort. It is also said, phalena pariciyate: one's success or defeat in any activity is understood by its result
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- Whatever we have to do to induce people to take a book, that is nice. We shall judge the thing by its result, not by its means. At the same time, we must avoid irritating or disappointing anyone by cheating them or telling big lies which become detected
- Whatever we have to do to induce people to take a book, that is nice. We shall judge the thing by its result, not by its means. But at the same time, we must avoid irritating anyone