Category:Miracle
Theme Analysis
In the realm of spirituality, the word miracle is often associated with mysticism, magic, and supernatural displays. However, Śrīla Prabhupāda offers a unique perspective, distinguishing between cheap jugglery and the genuine power of the Absolute Truth. He frequently states that he knows no magic or miracles; his only secret is that he presents the message of Lord Caitanya—kṛṣṇa-upadeśa—exactly as it is, without adulteration. This purity of message is potent enough to transform the hearts of people worldwide, which is the actual miracle. While professional gurus may bluff the public with material feats to gain fame, a pure devotee is interested only in the science of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Ultimately, Kṛṣṇa Himself is the supreme miracle man, and the workings of His energies, from the atom to the cosmos, are the true wonders of existence.
- The Real Miracle: Śrīla Prabhupāda's success in spreading the Vedic culture globally is attributed not to magic, but to the unadulterated presentation of the Bhagavad-gītā.
- Cheating vs. Truth: So-called mystics use miracles to cheat the ignorant, whereas devotees rely on the scientific process of bhakti.
- Transformation: The change in a devotee's character, such as a hunter becoming compassionate, is superior to mystic displays.
- Divine Power: Kṛṣṇa is the ultimate source of all wonderful occurrences; what the limited brain cannot accommodate, it terms a miracle.
- Science, Not Magic: Kṛṣṇa consciousness is a science; it appears miraculous only to those who do not understand how Kṛṣṇa operates.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: The Real Miracle - Presenting Kṛṣṇa As He Is.
Subcategories
This category has the following 6 subcategories, out of 6 total.
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Pages in category "Miracle"
The following 30 pages are in this category, out of 30 total.
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- I think there is a book, Miracles of Milk, written by one American gentleman. He has greatly valued the milk and milk products. Similarly, we Indians, we give very, very importance to milk and milk products
- I think you know the story how these deities practically miraculously appeared in our London center. Actually, miracle means see something I do not understand, so I am thinking, that is miracle
- I wanted, "Oh, there is a miracle. If I try to preach this miracle in the world." So he has given me the facility. I never wanted the Gaudiya Matha buildings
- If there is any miracle, that miracle is that we present things as they are. That's all. Without any adulteration. So that should be the principle. Present as it is. It will be accepted
- It appears like miracle because your brain cannot accommodate how quickly all these things come. You have got poor brain; you cannot accommodate. You are thinking, - I have to paint this, simply painting I have to take so much time
- It is not uncommon in India for a person to go to a svami and say, "Swamiji, could you give me some medicine? I am suffering from this disease." He thinks that because a doctor is too expensive, he can go to a svami who can work miracles
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- Narada relieved the half-dead animals, and, getting freed from their dreadful condition, they fled away. Upon seeing Narada execute this miracle, the dark hunter was struck with wonder. After taking Narada to his home, he bowed down again at his feet
- Narada then revived the half-dead animals, and, getting freed from their dreadful condition, they fled away. Upon seeing Narada execute this miracle, the black hunter was struck with wonder
- Now I can see that it is a miracle. Otherwise, your city of New York, one single old man, with only a few books to sell for barely getting eatables, how he can survive, what to speak of introducing God-consciousness movement for saving the humankind?
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- So people say that I have done miracle. Maybe. At least it is the first time in the history that Vedic culture in its true form is being distributed all over the world
- So this Krishna Consciousness is not a miracle, it is science, and because we are Krishna conscious, therefore we know everything
- So-called transcendentalists who have no real stock of knowledge they are fond of these miracles, and for the most part, because the innocent public is generally foolish, therefore they accept these rascals of magicians as saintly persons
- Sometimes, you know, people say that I have done miracles. They say everywhere. But I do not know anything miracles or magic. If there is any miracle, that miracle is that we present things as they are, that's all, without any adulteration
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- The miracles of meditating on the lotus feet of the Lord with eagerness and devotion are so great that no other process can compare to it
- The scientist, they are finding out so many miracles within the atom, but here Vedic information is that within the atom there is God. Find out God. Without God, without the spirit, nothing material can develop
- They (brahmana imposters) make great artificial endeavors, advertising themselves as great devotees of the Lord or as mystic hypnotists knowledgeable in witchcraft, hypnotism and miracles
- They give me so much credit, that "You have done wonderful, miracle," and I do not know how to play any miracle. But only magic is, that I don't adulterate. That's all