Category:Sticking to Our Principles (Disciples of SP)
Theme Analysis
A stark and uncompromising reality was consistently presented by Śrīla Prabhupāda to his followers: the path of pure devotion is safe only as long as one strictly adheres to the established rules. He repeatedly warned his disciples that if they neglected to stick to the regulative principles and the chanting of the holy names, there was no other alternative than a falldown into the clutches of māyā. Conversely, he promised that by rigidly following the daily routines, obeying the orders of the spiritual master, and refusing to compromise the purity of the paramparā, a devotee would become spiritually invincible, earn the respect of the world, and easily achieve the ultimate perfection of returning back to Godhead.
- The Inevitability of Falldown: Unless a devotee strictly sticks to the regulative principles and the daily chanting of the mahā-mantra, there is no possibility of escaping the illusory energy; māyā will inevitably strike any neophyte who becomes slack.
- Abiding by the Guru's Order: True spiritual safety relies entirely on carrying out the instructions of the spiritual master without personal motivation. Sticking to the guru's order guarantees a liberated position.
- Acquiring Spiritual Strength: By strictly maintaining their vows, devotees generate immense spiritual and material power, allowing them to remain completely undisturbed even when faced with aggressive demoniac opposition.
- The Foundation of Daily Practice: The core of spiritual life rests on the practical daily execution of bhakti-yoga: rising early, attending maṅgala-ārati, eating only prasādam, and chanting sixteen rounds without offense.
- Earning Worldly Respect: The unique success of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is due entirely to its uncompromising purity. By refusing to adulterate the philosophy with mundane rubbish, the society earns the deep respect of intelligent classes.
- Following the Predecessor Ācāryas: A preacher must present the teachings exactly as they were given by the previous ācāryas, without adding or subtracting anything, ensuring the movement remains transcendental to all material considerations.
- The Guarantee of Perfection: Despite the heavy disqualifications of Kali-yuga, any soul who sticks with determination to the process of devotional service will have all past sinful reactions eradicated and will successfully reach the supreme destination.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Prabhupāda Warns His Disciples of Falldown if They Do Not Stick to the Principles.
Pages in category "Sticking to Our Principles (Disciples of SP)"
The following 57 pages are in this category, out of 57 total.
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- A devotee, instead of criticizing such (religious) systems, will encourage the followers to stick to their principles so that gradually they can come to the platform of religion in goodness. Simply by criticizing them, a devotee's mind will be agitated
- Anyone who sticks to the regulative principles, he gets a power, spiritual or material. He gets power. A brahmacari gets power if he follows brahmacarya. Everyone, if we follow the prescribed rules and regulations, automatically you become powerful
- Ara na kariha mane asa, that is instruction. Do not need anything else. Stick to the principle of instruction of guru. Then you become perfect
- As my initiated disciple you must chant regularly sixteen rounds & follow the four restrictions. If you stick to these principles & chant the Holy Name avoiding the ten offenses you will become steady and rapidly advanced in KC
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- I am especially talking to my sannyasi disciples, who are going out today on a great mission. Please stick to this principle-one-Krsna. You will be benefited, and the persons to whom you'll talk, they will be benefited, the world will be benefited
- I have never compromised in any way and as a result of our sticking strictly to our principles our position is unique
- I thank you very much for your sincere efforts and you have my blessings that you will without a doubt be successful if you stick to the regulative principles and chant at least 16 rounds a day
- If a neophyte devotee does not follow the orders of the spiritual master and simply officially sticks to the principles, or if he does not strictly follow the principles, there is every possibility of his falling down
- If one is found doing mistake or doing something wrong, but because he is sticking to this principle of Krsna consciousness, he is sadhu. Sadhu means a holy man. He is holy. He is not doing any wrong consciously. But due to habit
- If one sticks to the principle of abiding by the order of the spiritual master, he will always remain in a liberated position
- If one sticks to the principles enunciated by the spiritual master, somehow or other he is in association with the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Since the Lord is in the heart, He can advise a sincere disciple from within
- If one sticks to this principle, that "I shall be happy with this material body, I shall be happy within this material world, within my country, within my society," in this way, if one thinks, they are called grha-vrata
- If some intelligent persons join us, then our movement may advance swiftly. This is encouraging. But intelligence or no intelligence, if some way or other somebody comes and sticks to the principles automatically he becomes intelligent
- If we stick to our principle, certainly very soon we shall be recognized as a bona fide institution; and who can give better information than us in the matter of Spiritual understanding?
- If we stick to our principles and follow in the footsteps of the Panca-tattva, this KC movement will go on unchecked by imitation svamis, sannyasis, religionists, philosophers or scientists, for it is transcendental to all material considerations
- If we stick to our principles as I have given you, more and more these priestly class they will come to respect us and appreciate something of our philosophy
- If we stick to the principle of chanting the Hare Krsna maha-mantra offenselessly, then, by the grace of Srila Haridasa Thakura, we may be saved from the allurement of women
- If we stick to the principle of Krsna consciousness, maya will not be able to react upon us. Eventually maya will fail to attract you. She will fail. You will not fail
- If you simply stick to the regulative principles & always keep yourself & your child 24 hours engaged in devotional service, so much that you will be too much busy serving Krishna to think about other things. In this way, your mind can become steady
- If you stick to the principle of following the footsteps of previous predecessor, evam parampara-praptam, don't add anything, don't subtract anything, present as it is and keep your spiritual strength intact, then the preaching will go on
- If you stick to the principles of rules and regulations and chanting, keeping faith in Krishna and Spiritual Master, then Maya cannot touch you
- 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
- If you stick to this principle of chanting Hare Krsna mantra, yajnaih, if you have got good brain, su-medhasah, then you will take this means, and by the help of Sri Krsna Caitanya Mahaprabhu you'll conquer all over the world
- If you will simply stick to your principles, you will gain the respect of the whole world and our preaching work will be successful
- In Krishna Consciousness, if you stick to the principles of Bhagavad-gita, there is no question of disharmony
- In Srimad-Bhagavatam (SB 11.19.17), it is said: Vedic literature, direct perception, history and hypothesis are the four kinds of evidential proofs. Everyone should stick to these principles for the realization of the Absolute Truth
- Instead of being eager to see the Lord in some bush of Vrndavana while at the same time engaging in sense gratification, if one instead sticks to the principle of following the words of the spiritual master, he will see the Supreme Lord without difficulty
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- Narottama dasa Thakura advises everyone to stick to the principle of carrying out the orders of the spiritual master. One should not desire anything else
- Now my request to you all is that you very seriously stick to the principles of devotional service, observing strictly the four basic restrictions
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- One should take prasada at scheduled times and should not eat in restaurants or sweetmeat shops simply to satisfy the whims of the tongue or belly. If we stick to the principle of taking only prasada, the urges of the belly and tongue can be controlled
- Our line of action is very simple, and if you stick to the principles, then success is sure
- Our philosophy is that we are not this body, outer tabernacle, but one must stick to our principles and live with us like other devotees
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- So stick very strictly to these principles & chant regularly daily sixteen rounds & you will always remain in the topmost position. Have nice Deity program, always have lots of Kirtan, serve ample Prasadam very sumptuously & speak something from my books
- So this is the process of bhakti-yoga. You surrender and, in the past, whatever sinful activities you have done, that is squared up, now account closed. Now you begin a new life, devotional life, and if you stick to the principle...
- Stick to our principle, and see our GBC is very alert. Then everything will go on, even I am not present. Do that. That is my request
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- Take it from me that I am always praying to Lord Krishna for your success in Krishna Consciousness movement. You're very sincere devotee and if you simply stick to the principles, success is sure for your life
- Taking shelter of these books means taking shelter of Krsna. There is no doubt about it and if you stick to this principle there will be no attack from Maya
- The fighting has become acute, but if you stick to the regulative principles, Krsna will give all strength
- The members of this (ISKCON) Society must always remember that if they stick to the regulative principles and preach sincerely according to the instructions of the acaryas, surely they will have the profound blessings of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu
- The members of this (ISKCON) Society must always remember that if they stick to the regulative principles and preach sincerely according to the instructions of the acaryas, their preaching work will be successful everywhere throughout the world
- They are also educated, they are young men, and they are coming from respectable family. They are not dull-headed dogs. So why they are sticking to this principle unless they feel, "Yes, I am making progress"?
- This is special concession to the Kali-yuga, that there are so many faults in this age, but if one sticks to this principle of kirtanad eva krsnasya mukta-sangah param vrajet, he becomes liberated and go back to home, back to Godhead
- To stick to the principles advised by the Spiritual Master and serve Krishna under the direction of the Spiritual Master is the only hope of our advancing in Krishna Consciousness. The Spiritual Master and Krishna are two parallel lines
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- We are not adulterating the transcendental message with any mundane rubbish. If we stick to the principles of Lord Krishna, Lord Caitanya and the Goswamis, then surely they will appreciate
- 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 have to stick to the principles stated in the Bhagavad-gita. Vyavasayatmika buddhih: every man's duty is to receive orders from Lord Krsna or from His bona fide representative and take these orders as his life and soul, without personal considerations
- We have to stick to these principles to keep ourselves on the transcendental platform, rising early in the morning, offer mangala arati, then gradually, one after another, attending class, guru-puja, and so on, so on
- Without being elevated to the position of a jnani, or wise man, no one can stick to the principle of worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead