Category:Our Lacking (Disciples of SP)
Theme Analysis
A true spiritual assessment reveals that every scarcity in this world is fundamentally rooted in a lack of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Śrīla Prabhupāda trains his disciples to understand that whether they face a shortage of funds, interpersonal difficulties, or global nationalistic crises, the root cause is always a lack of surrender to the Supreme Lord. Within the society, he identifies specific vulnerabilities that must be eradicated, demanding that his followers overcome their lack of enthusiasm, discipline, and strong management. Without absolute obedience and cooperation, a worldwide institution cannot survive. He strictly reminds them that simply changing one's external status—whether to a gṛhastha or a sannyāsī—is useless if the internal preaching spirit and brahminical qualities are lacking. However, Prabhupāda balances this heavy instruction with profound grace, explaining that because sincere devotees have given up their worldly lives to serve Kṛṣṇa, their personal flaws are ultimately rendered transcendental. Furthermore, he assures his preachers that the movement itself is never lacking in profound philosophy, literature, or divine facilities.
- The Root of All Scarcity: Every problem in the world, including internal temple shortages and interpersonal conflicts, is caused by a lack of absolute surrender to Kṛṣṇa.
- Enthusiasm as the First Principle: Without the driving force of enthusiasm (utsāha), spiritual advancement is impossible, and an empty change of ashrama holds no value.
- Institutional Discipline: The society requires strong leaders, absolute obedience to center managers, and a cooperative spirit to prevent the institution from being hampered.
- Transcendental Flaws: While disciples must strive for brahminical perfection, the personal lackings of a sincere devotee who has sacrificed everything for the Lord become transcendental.
- Our Absolute Abundance: The movement is fully equipped with massive amounts of transcendental literature and philosophy, ensuring that dedicated preachers will never lack the necessary facilities to spread the mission.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Prabhupāda Addressing the Lack of Enthusiasm and Discipline Among His Disciples.
Pages in category "Our Lacking (Disciples of SP)"
The following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total.
A
- Actually due to our lack of Krishna Consciousness sometimes we become disturbed with shortage of funds. But we should be confident that our necessities will certainly be fulfilled by the Supreme Lord
- Among yourselves, there is no strong man. That is the defect. All like child. That is the defect. And it requires a very strong man. That is lacking. In every minute details I have poked my nose
B
- Because devotees are persons, therefore there will always be some lacking
- Because the devotees have given up everything to serve Krishna. Money, jobs, reputation, wealth, big educations, everything. Their lackings have become transcendental because, despite everything they may do, their topmost intention is to serve Krishna
I
- I completely support your idea about the preaching method. We are not lacking in philosophy - by the grace of Krishna we have got ample stock to answer anybody's intricate philosophical questions
- I do not wish to see that somehow or other we have built up a nice institution, on account of lack of management it may be hampered. That is my only anxiety
- I don't think there is any discrepancy, but I do not know why in India cooperation is lacking. So you should do things nicely and in consultation with others and rectify the situation. I have also apprehended a scandalous situation
- If somebody wants to understand this Hare Krsna mantra through philosophy, through study, through Vedanta, we are not lacking. We have got books. It is not that Hare Krsna mantra is insufficient, therefore we are recommending books. No. Not like that
- If there is lack of qualified brahmanas, men without sacred thread may be employed to cleanse the floor and other things which do not require their touching or gazing upon the deity at close quarter
- If you actually have become transcendental servant of Krsna, if the qualities of brahmana is lacking, then you are not perfect. The brahminical qualification must be there
- If you want actually to make progress in our devotional life, the utsahan, enthusiasm, is the first thing. If you are lacking enthusiasm, then you should rest, instead of making too much agitation within the mind
- In the path of Krsna consciousness the first principle is enthusiasm. If you lack enthusiasm then other things will not happen. And you can keep enthusiastic if you follow the rules and regulation and chant regularly Hare Krsna mantra
O
- Our movement is that beginning of spiritual life is to surrender. If there is no surrendering, then it is no advance. If that thing is lacking, there is no beginning even, what to speak of advancement
- Our whole process in on the basis of surrender. I (Prabhupada) think he is lacking in that spirit. So I have given my permission for him to return to Japan. Try to train him to the right path