Category:We Are Right (Disciples of SP)
Theme Analysis
The journey of spiritual life is filled with crucial choices, and the dedicated student relies heavily on the validation of their teacher. Śrīla Prabhupāda serves as a constant source of encouragement, frequently confirming for his disciples that they are indeed on the proper path. Whether they are grasping complex philosophical truths or making difficult practical decisions, he enthusiastically affirms their correct realizations. By validating their sincere efforts to avoid institutional politics, honor the sacredness of holy images, and surrender fully to the bona fide guru, he builds their spiritual confidence. Ultimately, he assures his followers that by strictly executing his orders, they have come to the perfect place to achieve the greatest boon of human life.
- Philosophical Validation: Disciples are encouraged when they correctly understand deep truths, such as the fact that all creation emanates from sound vibration or that the guru speaks directly for Kṛṣṇa.
- Practical Decision-Making: He affirms his followers when they make the right administrative choices, such as printing books in local languages, suing deceitful individuals, or leaving disturbing environments.
- Respecting the Sacred: Followers receive praise for properly concluding that disposable leaflets meant for the ground should never contain pictures of the Lord.
- The Power of Surrender: He confirms that all spiritual qualifications naturally develop when a student completely surrenders to the guidance of the authorized teacher.
- Mental Devotional Service: He validates the realization that even mental spiritual activities are immensely beneficial, citing the brāhmaṇa who attained Vaikuṇṭha simply through meditation.
- Avoiding Politics: He strongly agrees with disciples who choose to avoid internal diplomacy, reminding them that spiritual success depends entirely on satisfying the spiritual master.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Prabhupāda Confirms for His Disciples That They Are on the Right Path.
Pages in category "We Are Right (Disciples of SP)"
The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total.
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- I am glad that you have chosen the right course of action to sue Nair and finish the business once and for all
- I am very upset to learn the news of that incident in Trinidad. Yes, you are right to stay away from such a place, and there is no harm if husband and wife live separately for some time
- I beg to thank you very much for your letter pointing out some of the discrepancies of many of the devotees in New York. You are correct regarding the items which you have stated
- It is right that the community members should support the center
R
- Regarding my diary, you are right when you say that you would not see my personal belongings, that is a nice attitude, but still I have nothing to close from the eyes of my disciples
- Regarding your difficulty in rendering Caitanya Bhagavata, yes you are right that you are overstepping your position. Better to stop it
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- Yes, that is the right idea, to strengthen whatever devotees we have got in spiritual life, fix them beyond any doubts. Then our potency will increase and we may recruit dozens of new devotees easily
- Yes, you are correct in stating that spiritual activities, even mentally performed, are beneficial. You have seen the picture in NOD how a brahmana simply by mental service was promoted to Vaikuntha
- Yes, you are right - all qualifications come if you simply surrender to a bona fide Guru. Please follow all of our rules very careful and your life will be perfect
- You all young boys and girls, you are fortunate. I am not bluffing you. Actually you are fortunate. You have come to the right place, where you can learn Krsna consciousness. This is the greatest boon of life
- You are correct in your idea that leaflets which are destined to be thrown upon the ground should not contain pictures of Krishna, Jagannatha, etc. Such leaflets may only be hung up for people to see
- You are correct when you say that when the Spiritual Master speaks it should be taken that Krishna is speaking. That is a fact
- You are right that politics should be avoided. In my personal life I did not participate in the political diplomacy of my god-brothers. I was simply thinking how to fulfill the order of my guru maharaj
- You are right to say that the example and kindly guidance of our elder members in the Society is the most profound force for motivating our students both new and old towards advanced Krsna Consciousness
- You are right when you say that the movement will come to nothing if I am not satisfied with your actions
- You are right when you write to say that everything about us, tables, chairs, bricks etc. is originally emanating from sound vibration. This is also admitted in the Christian Bible wherein it is said that God said, Let there be creation
- You can criticize, if you are right. You cannot criticize wrongly
- You have done the right thing, printing Bhagavad-gita in German language, and I very much appreciate that you have done this great service
- You have written to say that a devotee can do anything for Lord Krishna; this is right provided such action is sanctioned directly by Krishna or his Bona fide representative
- You have written to say that I am "as hard as the thunderbolt & softer than a rose" is quite right in the line of Krishna Consciousness
- Your representation that Sanskrit is the origin of Indo-European languages, is quite right, but our main concern is how we can impress people about the importance of Krishna Consciousness