Category:Our Abilities (Disciples of SP)
Theme Analysis
Śrīla Prabhupāda teaches that entering spiritual life does not require abandoning one's practical skills or learning entirely new ones. Instead, the perfection of human life is found by dovetailing one's existing material abilities directly in the service of Kṛṣṇa. Whether a disciple possesses talents in art, writing, business, or languages, these capabilities become completely spiritualized when used to push forward the preaching mission. He assures his followers that if they sincerely endeavor to serve to the best of their current capacity, the Supreme Lord will personally supply them with the strength and intelligence required for success.
- Dovetailing Existing Skills: There is no need for a devotee to waste time learning new mundane crafts; one should simply engage whatever abilities they already possess in the service of the Lord.
- Artistic Contributions: Practical talents such as painting, typing, and sewing are highly valued assets that beautifully enhance the publication of books and temple worship.
- Refining Preaching Capacity: The true test of one's ability is whether it helps others become Kṛṣṇa conscious, which is developed by thoroughly studying the philosophy and speaking it sincerely.
- Sincerity Attracts Empowerment: Spiritual success does not depend on mundane expertise; if a disciple strictly follows the regulative principles and works conscientiously, Kṛṣṇa supplies all necessary ability.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Prabhupāda Encourages His Disciples to Engage Their Natural Abilities for Kṛṣṇa.
Pages in category "Our Abilities (Disciples of SP)"
The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total.
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- I am pleased to note that you are painting nicely, so go on improving your abilities because we will require so many paintings for our temples
- I am very much pleased to read about Gargamuni's successful store in S.F. Yes, he is using his good selling ability to serve Krishna, and Krishna is pleased with him so He is giving him all aid to become successful
- I have no doubt that under your able direction the New Vrindaban will become a most prosperous endeavor in spreading Krishna Consciousness and attracting the attention of many new people
- I request you to stop immediately all this nonsense and remain fixed up in your good character. I have got very much appreciation of your abilities and I hope you will do the needful so that there may not be any more accusation against your good character
- I understand that you are anxious to go to New Vrindaban. I think that it is Krishna's will that you shall go there and try to develop that nice land because there is so much potential there which can utilize your abilities in being developed
- If there is sale contract, my students here (SF) and in New york will be able to raise the fund very seriously. In the absence of any sale contract everything appears to be in the air and Mr. Taylor or his lawyer can change his word as he has already done
- If we take the public's money, and then delay too long in filling the orders, this will give us a bad reputation. So be very conscientious and hard-working and Krishna will give you the ability to do everything nicely
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- Simply be determined to practice the process of Bhakti-yoga with whatever abilities you may have. If you are really sincere, then Krishna will give you help
- Study Bhagavad-gita As It Is and Srimad-Bhagavatam and continue to help your god-brothers in developing Krishna Consciousness. So develop your preaching abilities in this way, and this will be the most successful and appreciated endeavor
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- The test of preaching ability is whether one is making some disciples or not. So it appears that your preaching is going on nicely. The standard of purity which I have introduced in the KCM will give you the real spiritual strength needed to preach
- This body belongs to Krishna and therefore we must always keep it in healthy condition to the best of our ability
- To please Lord Jagannatha means to go on serving Him to the best of your ability. That love is there, dormant, for Lord Jagannatha. Simply we have to revive it. Not that it is something new. Simply we have to remember
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- We are erecting our center there on a very big scale. We shall be able to go there and read and learn Vaisnava philosophy. Arrangement is being made there. So that is Navadvipa
- We are trying to the best of our ability to introduce the KC movement directly into the countries of the yavanas & mlecchas. Such yavanas and mlecchas are coming to us and becoming purified Vaisnavas who follow in the footsteps of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu
- We require so many paintings now as we are planning to print so many illustrated books and there are so many new temples that are opening of our Krishna Consciousness Movement. So as many nice paintings as you are able to do can be well-utilized
- Whatever material abilities one has when he comes to Krsna consciousness, let him learn to engage these in Krsna's service: that is sufficient. There is no need of learning new skills now. That will simply be a waste of time
- While dealing with the ordinary men, we must spread this movement in such a way that they will not misunderstand us and take offense. Try to sell as many of my books as possible to your best ability
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- Yesterday my deities were dressed with the clothing you made and it appears so nice. I do not know whether you have time to make similarly a few other sets. It will be very nice. I know that you are the most expert in making dresses than all others
- You should not be discouraged if people are not coming to your meetings. We are trying to please Krishna. That is all. We simply must go on with our business, to the best of our ability
- You will require a wife who is an expert typist to be your secretary. Such a wife with good typing ability will be a great asset in your writing activities
- Your example is very nice, using your artistic abilities to serve Krishna, and they may all follow in your footsteps