Category:Our Freedom (Disciples of SP)
Theme Analysis
The concept of freedom in the material world is typically misunderstood as the unbridled license to satisfy one's senses, an endeavor that actually binds the soul tighter to material existence. Śrīla Prabhupāda reveals that genuine freedom is achieved by breaking the wheel of karma through the scientific process of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Initiation marks the glorious beginning of this path, offering the practitioner the chance to become completely free from the modes of passion and ignorance. By staying constantly engaged in devotional service, waking early for arati, and studying sacred texts like the Bhagavad-gītā, a disciple naturally loses all taste for mundane allurements. Śrīla Prabhupāda trains his followers in this profound art of living—a lifestyle where the senses are perfectly satisfied in divine service, guaranteeing that the soul will be eternally free from the material body in the next life.
- The Beginning of Liberation: Initiation gives a sincere disciple the chance to break free from the entanglement of karma, provided they remain steady through any early struggles.
- Protection from Illusion: Keeping fully engaged in Kṛṣṇa's business twenty-four hours a day acts like the sun, completely dispelling the darkness of māyā and destroying the taste for sinful activities.
- The Art of True Freedom: Artificial suppression of the senses always fails, but engaging them in devotion perfectly satisfies the practitioner and guarantees liberation at the time of death.
- Practical Independence: True freedom also manifests practically in a devotee's life, whether through the financial independence gained by distributing books or the liberty to preach without unnecessary entanglement.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Breaking the Wheel of Karma - Prabhupāda Shows His Disciples the Path to True Freedom.
Pages in category "Our Freedom (Disciples of SP)"
The following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total.
A
- An initiated devotee is given the chance for becoming free from the entanglement of karma wheel. Initiated means beginning, not perfection. The Spiritual Master's business is to guide him to the perfectional point
- As far as possible try to adjust to a natural way of life free from dependence on machines
B
- Because we have got substantial sale of books, we are free to get money. And it is unbelievable that religious books are sold thirty thousand, forty thousand, fifty thousand daily. There is no history
- By remaining steady in chanting & studying our books carefully, along with chanting Sanskrit mantras in Srimad-Bhagavatam & Bhagavad-gita, automatically you will become freed from the modes of passion & ignorance, & gravity & steadiness will come
D
- Do not be worried by lying down. Chant Hare Krsna mantra and Krsna will help you to be free from this confinement very soon. In my previous letter I informed you that you better stick to the arcana bidhi of the temple
- Don't be worried about your wife. If she wants to re-marry, let her do so, and you'll be free and I shall give you Sannyas and you will be preaching freely
F
I
- I am glad to note your determination to be freed from the material entanglement by chanting Hare Krishna mantra. This is the recommended process for this age of disagreement for achieving Krishna consciousness
- If we are practiced to think of Krsna always, naturally, at the time of death, at the time of end of this body, if we are so fortunate to think of Krsna, His form, then we become materially free, no more this material body
- If you decide to marry, there are many devotee girls, and one of them may be a very nice companion for your devotional life. You prefer to be free, but a devoted wife is as good as freedom
- If you keep yourselves always engaged in Krsna's business 24 hours, then you will be freed from all attachment to maya, by Krsna's grace
- If you stick to these principles with determination, then you will become free from all attachment to maya, by Krishna's Grace. The example is that when the sun is in the sky, there is no question of darkness
- In the beginning there may be childlike falldown, but if you stick to the position, then one day you'll be able to walk freely, without any hamper
- It is very good news that you are out preaching free from too much entanglement in temple life. That is your proper engagement