Category:My Dear... (Prabhupada)
Theme Analysis
The expression "My dear" is much more than a formal greeting; it is the heartbeat of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s relationship with his followers. Through these words, Śrīla Prabhupāda bridged the gap between a profound spiritual master and a struggling seeker, creating an atmosphere of safety and love. By addressing his disciples as sons and daughters, he invited them into a family that transcends material boundaries, making the path of Kṛṣṇa consciousness feel personal and attainable. This theme explores how Śrīla Prabhupāda’s compassion transformed institutional guidance into a sincere, lifelong bond of spiritual affection.
- The Eternal Bond of Spiritual Fatherhood: Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasizes that the relationship between the spiritual master and the disciple is not a temporary material arrangement but a real and eternal connection on the spiritual platform.
- Parental Concern for Spiritual Safety: Recognizing the strength of māyā, Śrīla Prabhupāda acted as a vigilant guardian, using his personal affection to warn his young followers and keep them safely attached to Kṛṣṇa.
- Universal Affection Beyond Borders: Śrīla Prabhupāda’s use of "My dear" extended to everyone he met, showing a non-sectarian heart that viewed all people as brothers and sisters in need of spiritual happiness.
- A Relationship Rooted in Reciprocation: Śrīla Prabhupāda’s gratitude for the service and prayers of his disciples shows a deeply personal exchange, where the success of the mission is shared through mutual love and dedication to Kṛṣṇa.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Prabhupāda's Affectionate Way to Address - "My Dear"
Pages in category "My Dear... (Prabhupada)"
The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total.
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- I asked my mother in my childhood, "My dear mother, how did I come out from your belly?" I still remember. So my mother showed me her navel: "You come out from this place"
- I prayed simply Krsna, "My dear Krsna, anyway, You have come here (to Juhu). You have sat down here. It will be great insult if You are removed from this place." So Krsna heard it, and we won the battle. Now the land is ours
- I shall request you, my dear young girls and boys, to take Krsna consciousness very seriously, and you will be happy - your life will be perfected. It will be the sublime addition to your life. It is not a bluff
- If a child, a small child, I ask him, "My dear child, you take my shoes and keep it there," he will immediately agree. He has no sense, "Oh, he is asking me to take his shoes." He will immediately agree. Even he is very rich man's son
- In the Western countries, the boys and girls, they mix very freely. And if I say, "My dear boys, you cannot see even a young girl," then finished. My business there is finished
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- May Krishna give you more and more strength my dear child. I am very poor but Krishna is very rich. I can simply pray to Krishna. But Krishna is very great and magnanimous; He can do everything for you and for us all
- My dear Bob, I have noted the sentiments expressed therein with great pleasure. I am very glad to hear that you are associating with us. I know that you are a very good boy, very intelligent, and your behavior is gentle
- My dear boy, lecturing for Krishna has nothing to do with this body. If I would not have lectured, how you would have come?
- My dear boy, please remember that Maya is very strong. Any one of us can be arrested by her at any moment if we are not strongly attached to Krishna Consciousness
- My dear boys and girls I am so much obliged to you for your prayers to Krishna to save my life. Due to your sincere and ardent prayer, Krishna has saved my life. I was to die on Tuesday certainly but because you prayed sincerely I am saved
- My dear boys and girls, about six years ago I came to your country single-handed, with this pair of cymbals. Now you are so many chanting Hare Krsna. That is my success
- My dear boys and girls, you are working so hard for broadcasting the glories of Lord Krishna's lotus feet and thus my Guru Maharaja will be so pleased upon you
- My dear brothers and sisters, do not therefore consider this movement as sectarian or meant for any particular nation or community
- My dear children, boys and girls, I request you that live happily. There is no restriction. We don't restrict eating, sleeping, or mating, or defending. But do it in relationship with Krsna, pure life, and be happy in this life and next life
- My Dear Devotee Presidents
- My dear sons and daughters, I am so much obliged to you that you have become so enthusiastic for offering Vyasa-puja. Now try to understand
- My other dear disciples
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- We are preaching all over the world and you, my dear friends from Europe and America, you have taken this Krsna consciousness movement. Again I shall repeat the same logic. Andha-pangu-nyaya
- We don't bother whether one is converted or not in Krsna consciousness. Our duty is to flatter, That's all. "My dear sir, please come here, see Krsna's Deity, offer namaskara, take prasada, and go home."