Category:Our Victory (Disciples of SP)
Theme Analysis
The preaching of Kṛṣṇa consciousness is not merely an educational endeavor; it is an active, ongoing war against the illusory energy of māyā. Śrīla Prabhupāda trains his disciples to adopt the fearless mentality of spiritual soldiers, challenging the darkness of proud universities and mundane philosophers with the absolute truth. However, he profoundly redefines the very nature of success in this battle. While he assures his followers that the movement will surely emerge victorious if they remain pure, he insists that a sincere disciple must never become attached to the material outcome. Whether they experience monumental legal victories or face temporary, crushing defeat—much like the great bird Jaṭāyu who fought Rāvaṇa to his last breath—their only duty is to fight to their absolute best capacity and depend entirely on Kṛṣṇa. By enchanting the public with the holy name, distributing books, and maintaining unwavering faith in the paramparā, these dedicated preachers guarantee their ultimate spiritual triumph.
- The War Against Illusion: Spiritual life is a literal fight against māyā. A disciple must conquer their own mind and boldly secure strategic preaching points without fear.
- Sincerity Over Success: True devotion means fighting intelligently and vigorously for the Lord's cause without becoming jubilant in victory or morose in temporary defeat.
- Absolute Dependence: Victory is never achieved independently; it is the natural byproduct of fighting to one's full capacity while depending entirely on the Supreme Lord.
- Intellectual Conquest: The movement's philosophy cannot be defeated. Disciples use this supreme knowledge to successfully challenge the ignorance pervading modern educational institutions.
- Practical Triumphs: When devotees remain pure and faithfully follow the spiritual master, the society naturally overcomes societal opposition, police harassment, and legal battles.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Prabhupāda Trains His Disciples to Fight Māyā Sincerely Regardless of Victory or Defeat.
Pages in category "Our Victory (Disciples of SP)"
The following 30 pages are in this category, out of 30 total.
F
I
- I (Prabhupada) was very glad to learn how our devotees are coming out victorious in the preaching to the university professors and students
- I am so glad to learn that you will not fight with Brahmananda. Brahma means "the Great", so even if you fight, then it will be physically impossible to come out victorious
- I think by the grace of Krsna you are getting some glimpse of hope to keep in possession the Hare Krsna land for our missionary activities. The laurel of victory will be if we can get the whole land at a monthly rent of 1000rs
- I was very glad to learn how our devotees are coming out victorious in the preaching to the university professors and students
J
- Jayasri Dasi, means victory, and if you will simply continue to develop your KC by following the rules and regulations, then surely your life will be very victorious in defeating all contaminations of the material world and in returning back to Home
- Just as Arjuna and Krsna were victorious in the Battle of Kuruksetra, this Krsna consciousness movement will surely emerge victorious if we but remain sincere devotees of the Lord and serve the Lord according to the advice of the predecessors
O
- Of course we shall not expect students immediately to come into the temple, like that, but if at least the seed is planted and they begin chanting rounds and following the principles while continuing their studies at school, that is our great victory
- Our philosophy cannot be challenged or defeated by any mundane philosophy ,and on this basis alone we stand substantial and certain of victory over all others
T
- Take advantage and enchant those who are coming by your chanting of Hare Krishna Mantra. You will be victorious. And try to introduce our books there and it will be a great missionary success
- The enclosed newspaper story, "Krishna followers freed from police harassment," is just further testimony of the great victory made by Caitanya Mahaprabhu in Chicago
- Then when we are fully conversant in revelation of Krishna Consciousness, we can meet any opposing elements and come out victorious
- There was no hope of getting that land. It was regular fight. The whole Bombay city became agitated. Yes, in Bombay. But we are victorious, because we depended on Krsna
- They should follow what their spiritual master says. Book selling, there is no question of moral and immoral. They must sell. Just like in fighting. Where there is fight, the soldiers, to gain victory, there is no question of moral and immoral. He must
- This Krsna consciousness movement will surely emerge victorious if we but remain sincere devotees of the Lord
- This verse (SB 6.12.7) is very instructive for sincere workers in the Krsna consciousness movement. We should not be jubilant in victory or morose in defeat
- Those who are opposing Krsna consciousness movement, we have to fight with them to our best capacity. Never mind if we are defeated. That is also service. Krsna sees the service. Defeated or victorious, depend on Krsna. But fighting must be there
W
- We should make a sincere effort to implement the will of Krsna, or Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, and we should not be concerned with victory and defeat. Our only duty is to work sincerely, so that our activities may be recognized by Krsna
- We should try our best to our best capacity, and victory will come from Krishna. We should never sit idly and ask Krishna to do everything
Y
- You can control the mind very easily if you keep the lotus feet of Krsna within you, that's all. Simply think of Krsna and you are conqueror. You are victorious. You become topmost yogi
- You have to work for Krsna sincerely, intelligently, and victory or defeat, it doesn't matter. Just like Jatayu was defeated fighting with Ravana. His wings were cut off. Ravana was very strong. And Lord Ramacandra, He did his last funeral ceremonies
- You young husband and wife are so nice that Krishna will shower His blessings upon you both incessantly. Please keep up the spirit of preaching work and you will be victorious wherever you go
- You'll praise your Guru Maharaja. That is not very difficult. But be victorious to the opposing elements. Then you will praise your Guru Maharaja nicely. At home, you can praise your Guru Maharaja