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* [[Vaniquotes:Prahlada Maharaja - he is born of a demon father, but Krsna consciousness is open for him; he has accepted. So he is not to be considered as one of the members of the demon family|Prahlada Maharaja - he is born of a demon father, but Krsna consciousness is open for him; he has accepted. So he is not to be considered as one of the members of the demon family.]] | * [[Vaniquotes:Prahlada Maharaja - he is born of a demon father, but Krsna consciousness is open for him; he has accepted. So he is not to be considered as one of the members of the demon family|Prahlada Maharaja - he is born of a demon father, but Krsna consciousness is open for him; he has accepted. So he is not to be considered as one of the members of the demon family.]] | ||
=== | === Necessity of Acceptance for Happiness === | ||
According to Śrīla Prabhupāda, accepting Kṛṣṇa consciousness is not merely an optional lifestyle choice but a compulsory requirement for anyone wishing to escape the miseries of material existence. He explains that delay in accepting this path only prolongs the suffering inherent in the cycle of birth and death, whereas acceptance brings immediate peace and auspiciousness. | According to Śrīla Prabhupāda, accepting Kṛṣṇa consciousness is not merely an optional lifestyle choice but a compulsory requirement for anyone wishing to escape the miseries of material existence. He explains that delay in accepting this path only prolongs the suffering inherent in the cycle of birth and death, whereas acceptance brings immediate peace and auspiciousness. | ||
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* [[Vaniquotes:There is no question of accepting or not accepting Krsna consciousness. It is not optional; it is compulsory|There is no question of accepting or not accepting Krsna consciousness. It is not optional; it is compulsory.]] | * [[Vaniquotes:There is no question of accepting or not accepting Krsna consciousness. It is not optional; it is compulsory|There is no question of accepting or not accepting Krsna consciousness. It is not optional; it is compulsory.]] | ||
* [[Vaniquotes:The more you delay accepting Krsna consciousness, the more you are put into sufferings of this material world|The more you delay accepting Krsna consciousness, the more you are put into sufferings of this material world.]] | * [[Vaniquotes:The more you delay accepting Krsna consciousness, the more you are put into sufferings of this material world|The more you delay accepting Krsna consciousness, the more you are put into sufferings of this material world.]] | ||
* [[Vaniquotes:Activity in Krsna consciousness is the only auspicious activity, & anyone who voluntarily accepts all bodily discomforts for the sake of making progress on the path of KC can be called a perfect transcendentalist under severe austerity|Activity in Krsna consciousness is the only auspicious activity, | * [[Vaniquotes:Activity in Krsna consciousness is the only auspicious activity, & anyone who voluntarily accepts all bodily discomforts for the sake of making progress on the path of KC can be called a perfect transcendentalist under severe austerity. BG 1972 purports|Activity in Krsna consciousness is the only auspicious activity, and anyone who voluntarily accepts all bodily discomforts for the sake of making progress on the path of Krsna consciousness can be called a perfect transcendentalist under severe austerity.]] | ||
=== Immediate Elevation to Transcendental Qualification === | === Immediate Elevation to Transcendental Qualification === | ||
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* [[Vaniquotes:Simply by one stroke - by accepting Krsna consciousness - one immediately rises to the highest position. By just taking to Krsna consciousness, one develops all transcendental qualifications|Simply by one stroke - by accepting Krsna consciousness - one immediately rises to the highest position. By just taking to Krsna consciousness, one develops all transcendental qualifications.]] | * [[Vaniquotes:Simply by one stroke - by accepting Krsna consciousness - one immediately rises to the highest position. By just taking to Krsna consciousness, one develops all transcendental qualifications|Simply by one stroke - by accepting Krsna consciousness - one immediately rises to the highest position. By just taking to Krsna consciousness, one develops all transcendental qualifications.]] | ||
* [[Vaniquotes:One simply has to accept everything in Krsna consciousness, and he is a liberated person|One simply has to accept everything in Krsna consciousness, and he is a liberated person.]] | * [[Vaniquotes:One simply has to accept everything in Krsna consciousness, and he is a liberated person|One simply has to accept everything in Krsna consciousness, and he is a liberated person.]] | ||
* [[Vaniquotes:One can attain Krsna consciousness or divine life at once, within a second - or one may not attain such a state of life even after millions of births. It is only a matter of understanding and accepting the fact|One can attain Krsna consciousness or divine life at once, within a second - or one may not attain such a state of life even after millions of births. It is only a matter of understanding and accepting the fact.]] | * [[Vaniquotes:One can attain Krsna consciousness or divine life at once, within a second - or one may not attain such a state of life even after millions of births. It is only a matter of understanding and accepting the fact. BG 1972 purports|One can attain Krsna consciousness or divine life at once, within a second - or one may not attain such a state of life even after millions of births. It is only a matter of understanding and accepting the fact.]] | ||
=== | === Principle of Favorable Acceptance === | ||
Śrīla Prabhupāda clarifies the principle of ''yukta-vairāgya'', or practical renunciation, where one accepts everything favorable for the service of the Lord and rejects what is unfavorable. He instructs that technology, philosophy, and material objects should not be artificially renounced but dovetailed in Kṛṣṇa's service, demonstrating that true spiritual life is dynamic and practical. | Śrīla Prabhupāda clarifies the principle of ''yukta-vairāgya'', or practical renunciation, where one accepts everything favorable for the service of the Lord and rejects what is unfavorable. He instructs that technology, philosophy, and material objects should not be artificially renounced but dovetailed in Kṛṣṇa's service, demonstrating that true spiritual life is dynamic and practical. | ||
* [[Vaniquotes:That which is favorable for prosecuting Krsna consciousness should be accepted; that which is unfavorable should be rejected. That is called samata, equanimity|That which is favorable for prosecuting Krsna consciousness should be accepted; that which is unfavorable should be rejected. That is called samata, equanimity.]] | * [[Vaniquotes:That which is favorable for prosecuting Krsna consciousness should be accepted; that which is unfavorable should be rejected. That is called samata, equanimity. BG 1972 purports|That which is favorable for prosecuting Krsna consciousness should be accepted; that which is unfavorable should be rejected. That is called samata, equanimity.]] | ||
* [[Vaniquotes:We do not reject or accept anything until it is seen in the light of our Krsna Consciousness Movement. Anything favorable for Krsna consciousness we accept and anything unfavorable we reject|We do not reject or accept anything until it is seen in the light of our Krsna Consciousness Movement. Anything favorable for Krsna consciousness we accept and anything unfavorable we reject.]] | * [[Vaniquotes:We do not reject or accept anything until it is seen in the light of our Krsna Consciousness Movement. Anything favorable for Krsna consciousness we accept and anything unfavorable we reject|We do not reject or accept anything until it is seen in the light of our Krsna Consciousness Movement. Anything favorable for Krsna consciousness we accept and anything unfavorable we reject.]] | ||
* [[Vaniquotes:One should not give up anything which can be utilized in the service of the Lord. That is a secret of devotional service. Anything that can be utilized in advancing Krsna consciousness and devotional service should be accepted|One should not give up anything which can be utilized in the service of the Lord. That is a secret of devotional service. Anything that can be utilized in advancing Krsna consciousness and devotional service should be accepted.]] | * [[Vaniquotes:One should not give up anything which can be utilized in the service of the Lord. That is a secret of devotional service. Anything that can be utilized in advancing Krsna consciousness and devotional service should be accepted|One should not give up anything which can be utilized in the service of the Lord. That is a secret of devotional service. Anything that can be utilized in advancing Krsna consciousness and devotional service should be accepted.]] | ||
=== | === Rare Fortune of Devotion === | ||
While the process is open to all, Śrīla Prabhupāda notes that actually accepting Kṛṣṇa consciousness is an indication of great fortune, often resulting from the accumulation of spiritual merit over many lifetimes or the special mercy of a pure devotee. He laments that despite the availability of this solution, many conditioned souls remain reluctant due to their attachment to sense gratification and material illusions. | While the process is open to all, Śrīla Prabhupāda notes that actually accepting Kṛṣṇa consciousness is an indication of great fortune, often resulting from the accumulation of spiritual merit over many lifetimes or the special mercy of a pure devotee. He laments that despite the availability of this solution, many conditioned souls remain reluctant due to their attachment to sense gratification and material illusions. | ||
* [[Vaniquotes:This (Krsna consciousness) process is accepted only by someone who is very fortunate. Caitanya Mahaprabhu therefore said: brahmanda bhramite kona bhagyavan jiva, guru-krsna-prasade paya bhakti-lata-bija|This (Krsna consciousness) process is accepted only by someone who is very fortunate. Caitanya Mahaprabhu therefore said: brahmanda bhramite kona bhagyavan jiva, guru-krsna-prasade paya bhakti-lata-bija.]] | * [[Vaniquotes:This (Krsna consciousness) process is accepted only by someone who is very fortunate. Caitanya Mahaprabhu therefore said: brahmanda bhramite kona bhagyavan jiva, guru-krsna-prasade paya bhakti-lata-bija - CC Madhya 19.151|This (Krsna consciousness) process is accepted only by someone who is very fortunate. Caitanya Mahaprabhu therefore said: brahmanda bhramite kona bhagyavan jiva, guru-krsna-prasade paya bhakti-lata-bija.]] | ||
* [[Vaniquotes:Although the Bhagavad-gita is the scripture of Hindus and the Indians, still, they are not so easy to accept Krsna consciousness. Because their brain is puzzled|Although the Bhagavad-gita is the scripture of Hindus and the Indians, still, they are not so easy to accept Krsna consciousness. Because their brain is puzzled.]] | * [[Vaniquotes:Although the Bhagavad-gita is the scripture of Hindus and the Indians, still, they are not so easy to accept Krsna consciousness. Because their brain is puzzled|Although the Bhagavad-gita is the scripture of Hindus and the Indians, still, they are not so easy to accept Krsna consciousness. Because their brain is puzzled.]] | ||
* [[Vaniquotes:People are unwilling to accept the Krsna consciousness because they are blind. They do not see actual position of their life. That is the position (of) conditioned soul. They are busy simply for sense gratification|People are unwilling to accept the Krsna consciousness because they are blind. They do not see actual position of their life. That is the position (of) conditioned soul. They are busy simply for sense gratification.]] | * [[Vaniquotes:People are unwilling to accept the Krsna consciousness because they are blind. They do not see actual position of their life. That is the position (of) conditioned soul. They are busy simply for sense gratification|People are unwilling to accept the Krsna consciousness because they are blind. They do not see actual position of their life. That is the position (of) conditioned soul. They are busy simply for sense gratification.]] | ||
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Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasizes that accepting Kṛṣṇa consciousness is the most urgent necessity for human society, serving as the only path to genuine happiness and liberation from the cycle of birth and death. This acceptance is not a matter of blind faith or cultural sentiment, but a scientific process that purifies the living entity and restores them to their original, constitutional position. Regardless of one's background, past karma, or social standing, the sincere acceptance of these spiritual principles grants immediate access to the highest transcendental perfection.
A Universal Science for All Humanity
Śrīla Prabhupāda consistently highlights that Kṛṣṇa consciousness is not restricted to a specific group, nation, or caste; rather, it is a universal remedy for the suffering of all living entities. He points out that while traditional adherents of Vedic culture may sometimes hesitate due to familiarity or confusion, people from all over the world are practically demonstrating the potency of this movement by transforming their lives.
- Actually this Krishna Consciousness movement is the greatest need of the present day situation of the world. It is authorized approved and very old, and practical. It can be accepted by any person in any part of the world; that is already tested.
- So far Krsna Consciousness philosophy is concerned, it is now tested by my last three years' experiment that this philosophy will be accepted in any part of the world irrespective of caste, creed, color, and language.
- Prahlada Maharaja - he is born of a demon father, but Krsna consciousness is open for him; he has accepted. So he is not to be considered as one of the members of the demon family.
Necessity of Acceptance for Happiness
According to Śrīla Prabhupāda, accepting Kṛṣṇa consciousness is not merely an optional lifestyle choice but a compulsory requirement for anyone wishing to escape the miseries of material existence. He explains that delay in accepting this path only prolongs the suffering inherent in the cycle of birth and death, whereas acceptance brings immediate peace and auspiciousness.
- We have to accept this Krsna consciousness if we at all want to be happy and be situated in our normal condition. This is Krsna consciousness movement.
- There is no question of accepting or not accepting Krsna consciousness. It is not optional; it is compulsory.
- The more you delay accepting Krsna consciousness, the more you are put into sufferings of this material world.
- Activity in Krsna consciousness is the only auspicious activity, and anyone who voluntarily accepts all bodily discomforts for the sake of making progress on the path of Krsna consciousness can be called a perfect transcendentalist under severe austerity.
Immediate Elevation to Transcendental Qualification
A unique feature of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is its ability to instantly elevate a person to the highest spiritual platform without the need for prolonged rituals or prior qualifications. Śrīla Prabhupāda teaches that by "one stroke"—the sincere acceptance of devotional service—one surpasses all material designations and develops the divine qualities, or daivī sampat, of a liberated soul.
- Simply by one stroke - by accepting Krsna consciousness - one immediately rises to the highest position. By just taking to Krsna consciousness, one develops all transcendental qualifications.
- One simply has to accept everything in Krsna consciousness, and he is a liberated person.
- One can attain Krsna consciousness or divine life at once, within a second - or one may not attain such a state of life even after millions of births. It is only a matter of understanding and accepting the fact.
Principle of Favorable Acceptance
Śrīla Prabhupāda clarifies the principle of yukta-vairāgya, or practical renunciation, where one accepts everything favorable for the service of the Lord and rejects what is unfavorable. He instructs that technology, philosophy, and material objects should not be artificially renounced but dovetailed in Kṛṣṇa's service, demonstrating that true spiritual life is dynamic and practical.
- That which is favorable for prosecuting Krsna consciousness should be accepted; that which is unfavorable should be rejected. That is called samata, equanimity.
- We do not reject or accept anything until it is seen in the light of our Krsna Consciousness Movement. Anything favorable for Krsna consciousness we accept and anything unfavorable we reject.
- One should not give up anything which can be utilized in the service of the Lord. That is a secret of devotional service. Anything that can be utilized in advancing Krsna consciousness and devotional service should be accepted.
Rare Fortune of Devotion
While the process is open to all, Śrīla Prabhupāda notes that actually accepting Kṛṣṇa consciousness is an indication of great fortune, often resulting from the accumulation of spiritual merit over many lifetimes or the special mercy of a pure devotee. He laments that despite the availability of this solution, many conditioned souls remain reluctant due to their attachment to sense gratification and material illusions.
- This (Krsna consciousness) process is accepted only by someone who is very fortunate. Caitanya Mahaprabhu therefore said: brahmanda bhramite kona bhagyavan jiva, guru-krsna-prasade paya bhakti-lata-bija.
- Although the Bhagavad-gita is the scripture of Hindus and the Indians, still, they are not so easy to accept Krsna consciousness. Because their brain is puzzled.
- People are unwilling to accept the Krsna consciousness because they are blind. They do not see actual position of their life. That is the position (of) conditioned soul. They are busy simply for sense gratification.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Śrīla Prabhupāda presents the acceptance of Kṛṣṇa consciousness as the ultimate panacea for the material disease. Whether one approaches it through philosophy, science, or simple faith, the result is the same: liberation from the treacherous cycle of saṁsāra and reinstatement in one's eternal relationship with the Supreme Lord. It is a compulsory step for the soul's welfare, offering a "single stroke" solution that transforms the material world into a spiritual experience by dovetailing everything in the service of Kṛṣṇa.
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Śrīla Prabhupāda lives within his instructions. This article is a summary of the profound truths found in the Vaniquotes category Accepting Krsna Consciousness. We invite you to visit this link to study the complete compilation and experience Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings in their direct, verbatim form.
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