Category:Our Shelter (Disciples of SP)
Theme Analysis
The material world is a place of constant danger, confusion, and overwhelming agitation. To rescue conditioned souls from this perilous condition, the profound vision of Śrīla Prabhupāda establishes the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement as the ultimate spiritual refuge. He teaches his followers that true safety is found exclusively by surrendering to the supreme Lord and the bona fide spiritual master. To facilitate this transformation on a practical level, he constructs temples and farm communities that serve as educational shelters where sincere people receive association, instruction, and basic physical necessities. Ultimately, by strictly remaining within the protective boundaries of the society and rejecting all bogus alternatives, the disciples guarantee their safe return to the spiritual world.
- The Only Genuine Shelter: Amidst a society of cheaters, the ISKCON centers stand as the singular, authentic refuge for spiritual advancement.
- Educational Facilities: Temples are not just places of worship, but spiritual educational centers that provide food, clothing, and vital instruction.
- Refuge from Illusion: Taking cent per cent shelter of the Lord is the only proven method to safely cross over the fierce attacks of maya.
- Practical Maintenance: While the society maintains dedicated full-time workers, it cannot become a mundane welfare asylum for those unwilling to serve.
- Relying on Superior Guidance: True perfection is achieved by taking shelter of pure devotees, the spiritual master, and Srimati Radharani.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Prabhupāda Teaches His Disciples That ISKCON is the Only Genuine Shelter.
Pages in category "Our Shelter (Disciples of SP)"
The following 28 pages are in this category, out of 28 total.
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- Any householder devotee who is working full-time (with his wife) as a sankirtana book distributer, of temple managerial duties, artist, cook, etc. shall be provided food, shelter, and other bare minimum necessities by the temple itself
- As far as possible, we are giving shelter, we are giving prasadam, we are giving instruction, we are giving opportunity to worship Krsna. Why? Because people may take the advantage of the association, Narayana
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- I hope that New Vrindaban will give shelter to so many unhappy men of this country and they will be happy by working there, and living there in good association of devotees
- If you take shelter of Krsna, then you'll know: Oh, I have got now shelter." There is no more confusions. There is no more hopelessness. You can understand it very well. And I receive so many letters daily, how they are hopeful in Krsna consciousness
- In execution of my devotional service there may be so many dangers, but because I have taken shelter of Krsna's lotus feet, I am safe
- In many places throughout the world we are constructing communities to give shelter to devotees and worship the Deity in the temple
- It is not good however unnecessarily risk my life, but I think the predictions given by so many astrologers are not very sound. I take your advice that as soon as there are series of minor tremors I must leave for your shelter
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- Please go on chanting Hare Krishna, as ultimately the shelter of Krishna is our only solace in this material world. Hope this meets you in improved health
- Please guide your innocent God-sisters who have come to our shelter. Girls are more susceptible to the finer attack of maya. Boys are a little stronger in getting out of the intricacies of Maya
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- Temple means spiritual educational shelter. People should come, they should learn what is spiritual life, what is God, what is my relationship with. That is temple
- The grievances of family life are always the same everywhere. There is nothing new in your case. I am very glad you have taken shelter there at our Detroit temple. You can remain there without any hesitation and learn how to become a devotee
- Through the association of devotees, one develops Krsna consciousness, which is dormant within. This Krsna consciousness movement is giving this chance to everyone. We are giving shelter to everyone who is serious about progressing in Krsna consciousness
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- We cannot expect that our temples will become places of shelter for so many widows and rejected wives, that will be a great burden and we shall become the laughingstock in the society
- We do not care for any agriculturist or economist. Our only shelter is Krishna. Stick to this principle and success is sure for you
- We have got good shelter all over the world. We have got income. You stick to our principles. Even if I die suddenly, you'll be able to manage. That's all. That I want. Manage nicely and let the movement go forward. Don't go backward. Be careful
- We take shelter of Srimati Radharani in Vrndavana, and that is our perfection of life. Then it will be easier to associate with Krsna very easily. That should be our motto
- We will give them food, clothing and shelter and they can live simply and save time for developing their Krsna consciousness. Do this and then our Movement is successful
- When they chant and dance, I simply remember Bhaktivinoda Thakura. That's all. I pray to Bhaktivinoda Thakura, "Now they have come to your shelter. Give them protection." That's all. What can I do more? I cannot do anything more
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- You are now serving Krishna under the instruction of your Spiritual Master, so there will be no scarcity of supply of strength unless there is some weakness on your part in the matter of absolute faith in these two shelters
- You have to take shelter of a person who is a devotee of Krsna, and you have to serve. That means you have to accept a devotee, a true devotee, a pure devotee, as your guide. That is our process
- You should not go outside of the shelter of this ISKCON