Category:Writer
Theme Analysis
Śrīla Prabhupāda draws a sharp contrast between mundane writers and transcendental authors. Mundane fiction writers, poets (grāmya-kavi), and mental speculators generally focus on sensuous subjects or concocted philosophies, leading to imperfect, sometimes absurd conclusions. In contrast, empowered transcendental writers like Śrīla Vyāsadeva, Vṛndāvana dāsa Ṭhākura, and Kṛṣṇadāsa Kavirāja Gosvāmī compose literature that perfectly transmits the Absolute Truth through the disciplic succession. They do not write to gain material prestige or to surpass previous ācāryas, but simply to glorify the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Furthermore, Śrīla Prabhupāda deeply encourages his own disciples to utilize their literary talents exclusively in the service of Kṛṣṇa, explaining that writing about the Lord's pastimes is a direct form of divine association and a powerful means of spiritual advancement.
- The Futility of Mundane Speculation: Mundane fiction writers and poets deal with sensuous relationships and temporary material dreams. Even highly learned philosophers and writers are considered useless speculators if they cannot approach the Absolute Truth.
- The Original Authorized Writers: Great immortal personalities like Śrīla Vyāsadeva and Vālmīki are the original transcendental writers. They compiled profound Vedic literature, such as the Vedānta and Bhagavad-gītā, not through mental concoction, but by hearing directly from higher authorities.
- Empowered Authors in Disciplic Succession: A genuine writer of transcendental literature is empowered by the Supreme Lord. Such authors write effectively to glorify the Lord and the previous ācāryas, never attempting to ambitiously surpass their predecessors.
- Engaging Writing Talents for Kṛṣṇa: Śrīla Prabhupāda encourages individuals with descriptive writing abilities to dovetail their talent in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. By purifying their pens to express transcendental philosophy, they directly associate with the Supreme Lord.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Utilizing the Talent of a Writer for Kṛṣṇa Consciousness.
Subcategories
This category has the following 6 subcategories, out of 6 total.
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Pages in category "Writer"
The following 38 pages are in this category, out of 38 total.
A
- A philosopher and writer of many books on religious principles may also accept an exalted post in a government which denies all the moral codes of the sastras
- A Russian fiction writer is now contributing suggestions to the rest of the world that scientific progress can help man to live forever. Of course, he does not believe in a Supreme Being who is the creator
- All temples should be sure to print their full temple address on their letterhead, and not just have the name of the society with a blank space for the camp address which is sometimes omitted by the writer of the letter
B
- Bhagavad-gita is not an ordinary book written by a poet or fiction writer; it is spoken by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. BG 1972 purports
- By writing about the pastimes of the Lord, one associates with the Lord directly. One should not ambitiously think, "I shall become a great author. I shall be celebrated as a writer." These are material desires
E
- Even one of the greatest fiction writers in Bengal misunderstood and thought that Krsna of Vrndavana, Krsna of Dvaraka, and Krsna of Mathura were three different persons. But this is not difficult to understand if we know the nature of Krsna's expansions
- Even the personal associates of the Lord do not know Him perfectly well, so what do the thesis writers or mental speculators know about the transcendental glories of the Lord
I
- I am very glad to know that your pen is inspired to create, because we are in need of many intelligent writers who can express our Krishna consciousness philosophy nicely
- I started out with this kind of paper, only I was the only writer, the only editor, the only publisher, and the only distributer
- It is understood that these verses (Brahma-samhita) were written by Brahma, and when Lord Caitanya was traveling in South India He picked up this book from a temple, hand-written, and He delivered to His devotees. So it is very authorized book
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- Some distinguished fiction writer in Bengal concluded that the Krsna of Vrndavana, that of Mathura and that of Dvaraka were different personalities. Historically there is no truth in this conclusion
- Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura says that all writers after Vrndavana dasa Thakura who are pure devotees of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and who have tried to describe the Lord's activities are to be considered like Vyasa
- Srila Vrndavana dasa Thakura is the authorized writer on the pastimes of Lord Caitanya. Without his mercy, therefore, one cannot describe these pastimes
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- The acceptance of Sri Caitanya-bhagavata by Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami indicates his acceptance of the disciplic succession. A writer of transcendental literature never tries to surpass the previous acaryas
- The fiction writers, poets and celebrated litterateurs are generally engaged in writing of sensuous subjects, but if they turn towards the service of the Lord they can describe the transcendental pastimes of the Lord
- The living being grows little by little within the womb, is born, then continues growing, becomes a child, boy, youth, adult, old man, then finally dwindles and meets death, despite all the good wishes and hopeful pipe dreams of fiction writers
- The poet or writer dealing with transcendental subject matters is not an ordinary writer or translator. Because he is empowered by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, whatever he writes becomes very effective
- The words of Krsna and of the disciplic succession that carries the orders of Krsna are actually authoritative. To be empowered to write transcendental literature is a privilege in which a writer can take great pride
- There are also many thoughtful writers and creative philosophers, but despite all their learning, if they cannot approach the Supreme Personality of Godhead, they are simply useless mental speculators
- This acceptance of Sri Caitanya-bhagavata by Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami indicates his acceptance of the disciplic succession. A writer of transcendental literature never tries to surpass the previous acaryas
V
- Valmiki was a great poet, and similarly Vyasadeva is a great writer, and both of them have absolutely engaged themselves in delineating the transcendental activities of the Lord and by doing so have become immortal
- Vijaya dasa was a professional writer who copied many manuscripts and gave them to Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu
- Vrndavana dasa Thakura is the authorized writer
- Vyasa is also the writer of the Bhagavad-gita. The Gita was spoken by Krsna and noted down by Vyasa, who put this Gita into the Mahabharata
- Vyasadeva is the original writer of Vedic knowledge. He accepts Krsna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Vyasadeva's guru, Narada. Narada's guru, Brahma, he accepts, isvarah paramah krsnah sac-cid-ananda-vigrahah (Bs. 5.1)
- Vyasadeva is the writer of Vedanta philosophy, & he has written a comment personally, so that in future, rascals may not misrepresent Vedanta. There are so many bhasyas, but that is not commentary. Real commentary. The author knows what he wants to speak
Y
- You are very descriptive writer and I enjoy very much your descriptions and use of words. Actually, if we are engaged in writing and speaking on behalf of Krishna, this is the best process for advancing in Krishna Consciousness
- You will find in Srimad-Bhagavatam, each word is transcendental. Each word is full of meaning and transcendental knowledge, because the writer, the composer of this transcendental book, is Vyasadeva. He is perfect, Vedavyasa, perfect in Vedic knowledge