Category:My Permission (Prabhupada)
Theme Analysis
This category highlights a highly personal and practical aspect of the relationship between Śrīla Prabhupāda and his disciples: the principle of seeking his permission. Getting his sanction is not merely an administrative formality, but the very heartbeat of spiritual surrender. Whether it involves managing funds, opening or closing centers, installing Deities, or even taking time to rest and heal, acting under his direct permission protects the disciple from the dictates of the mind and senses. The philosophical essence is that the entire society runs safely and purely only when the devotees consciously align their independence with the loving direction of their spiritual master.
- The Principle of Surrender and Protection: Seeking permission is the practical application of surrender, protecting the disciple from material illusion and ensuring they are guided by divine authority rather than their own conditioned minds.
- Preaching and Empowerment: Śrīla Prabhupāda generously grants his permission to disciples to expand the preaching work, empowering them to take on significant responsibilities and even accept disciples of their own when the time is right.
- Managing Temple Affairs and Finances: Strict adherence to asking permission is required for all serious administrative and financial matters, ensuring that the movement's assets are protected and used strictly for Kṛṣṇa's service.
- Personal Care, Deities, and Standards: Śrīla Prabhupāda's loving oversight extends to the personal well-being of his disciples and the high standards of Deity worship, showing that his permission is an expression of deep care.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Prabhupāda's Permission Protects the Surrendered.
Pages in category "My Permission (Prabhupada)"
The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total.
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- I am glad to learn that your program is to do some work independently, and at the same time to do work for our Krishna Consciousness Movement. This formula I have already accepted, and I have given you permission according to your leaning
- I give you special permission as follows: You find out of 24 hours at least one hour conveniently for chanting Hare Krishna with great attention, either by the Deities or any place, without being disturbed by anyone else
- I understand from Sudama Goswami that Gaurasundara has handed over to you some portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Temple there. I do not know why he has sold the Temple without my permission. He had no right to do such a thing
- I understand from the letter of Asita das that he has gone to your place in Jagannatha Puri. He has asked permission from me for taking initiation from you. I have given him my permission and you can initiate him if you like
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- She should take complete rest and chant Hare Krishna. When she next wants to begin work, she must take my permission. For the time being, all work must be suspended
- So far the new towers are concerned, not a single space should be allotted without my permission
- Sometime ago you asked my permission for accepting some disciples, now the time is approaching very soon when you will have many disciples by your strong preaching work