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- 07:58, 22 December 2025 Distinction Between Pure Love and Desiring Sense Gratification (hist | edit) [8,817 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The distinction between material bondage and spiritual liberation rests entirely on the quality of one's desires. This article explores Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings on how the living entity's propensity to desire can be transformed from a cause of suffering into the path of perfection. By understanding the subtle difference between gratifying one's own senses and serving the Supreme, one can attain the platform of pure love. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> ===...")
- 07:52, 22 December 2025 Real Desire vs. Artificial Desire (hist | edit) [6,151 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "A fundamental question for every spiritual seeker is: "What do I actually want?" We are filled with countless longings, but which of them are authentic to our true self, and which are merely products of material conditioning? Śrīla Prabhupāda teaches that "real desire" is the soul's innate calling for connection with the Absolute Truth, while "artificial desire" is the distraction of the temporary body. This article explores the difference between these two categories...")
- 07:45, 22 December 2025 Entanglement Caused by the Desire for Material Enjoyment (hist | edit) [7,346 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The material world is a prison house designed for those who wish to imitate the Supreme Lord. The specific crime that keeps the living entity bound within its walls is the desire for material enjoyment. Śrīla Prabhupāda teaches that this desire is not merely a psychological preference but the very engine of material existence. This article explores how the craving for sense gratification forces the soul to wander through the universe and how this entanglement can be s...")
- 07:23, 22 December 2025 Art of Desiring Kṛṣṇa Consciousness (hist | edit) [7,267 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Desire is the fuel of existence. For the materialist, desire burns as the unquenchable fire of lust, leading to frustration and rebirth. For the voidist, desire is a source of suffering to be extinguished. But for the Vaiṣṇava, desire is a divine energy to be utilized. Śrīla Prabhupāda defines Kṛṣṇa consciousness as "an art of changing our hearts." This art involves not the destruction of our dynamic nature, but the skilled transformation of our desires from...")
- 07:17, 22 December 2025 Kṛṣṇa Fulfills the Desires of Everyone (hist | edit) [7,413 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The world is a vast stage where countless living entities strive to fulfill their diverse aspirations. However, behind every successful endeavor lies the sanction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Śrīla Prabhupāda teaches that Kṛṣṇa is the ultimate supplier of all necessities and the fulfiller of all ambitions. This article examines the mechanism of how desires are fulfilled, distinguishing between the temporary benedictions awarded to the materialists and...")
- 07:10, 22 December 2025 We Should Not Desire the Fruits of Action (hist | edit) [6,174 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "In the material world, every action is motivated by the expectation of a reward. A worker expects a salary, a businessman expects a profit, and a religious man expects piety. However, Śrīla Prabhupāda teaches that this desire to enjoy the fruits of action is the very cause of bondage. The art of Kṛṣṇa consciousness lies in acting dynamically without attachment to the result. This article explores the philosophy of ''niṣkāma-karma-yoga'', where the devotee per...")
- 07:04, 22 December 2025 What a Devotee Should Not Desire (hist | edit) [7,158 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "To practice ''yukta-vairāgya'', or practical renunciation, a devotee must clearly understand what is favorable for devotional service and what is unfavorable. While the positive injunction is to desire the service of Kṛṣṇa, the negative injunction—what a devotee should not desire—is equally vital for maintaining purity. This article explores the specific ambitions, from gross sense gratification to subtle spiritual selfishness, that must be weeded out from the...")
- 06:57, 22 December 2025 Our Desires in the Service of Śrīla Prabhupāda's Mission (hist | edit) [8,076 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The International Society for Krishna Consciousness was built upon the transformed desires of its members. Under the expert guidance of Śrīla Prabhupāda, disciples learned that the perfection of life is not to kill their enthusiasm or ambition but to redirect it for the satisfaction of the Supreme Lord. This article explores the practical instructions given by Śrīla Prabhupāda regarding the management of personal and collective desires within the execution of the m...")
- 06:52, 22 December 2025 Cultivating the Desire for Devotional Service to God (hist | edit) [8,146 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The soul is by nature active and full of desire. While impersonalists seek to annihilate desire to escape suffering, the Vaiṣṇava philosophy teaches that desire is the symptom of life and cannot be killed. Instead, it must be purified. Cultivating the desire for devotional service to God is the process of redirecting the soul's energy from the temporary to the eternal. This article explores how this specific desire is the key to liberation, peace, and ultimately, spo...")
- 06:50, 22 December 2025 This Is Not Education (hist | edit) [4,370 bytes] Sadkirti M (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Śrīla Prabhupāda clarifies that mere technical skill, cultural identity, or social knowledge does not constitute real education. True education is the understanding of the living entity, the Supreme, and the cultivation of spiritual culture, leading to self-realization. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> === Material Skills Are Not Education === Modern education often focuses on technology, craftsmanship, or worldly achievements. Śrīla Prabhupāda points out tha...")
- 06:42, 22 December 2025 Entanglement of Unfulfilled Desires (hist | edit) [7,118 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The material world is a place of frustration, primarily because the living entity attempts to fulfill desires that are constitutionally incompatible with the soul's nature. Known as ''kāma'' or lust, these desires are insatiable. This article explores the mechanism of entanglement caused by unfulfilled desires, illustrating how they bind the soul to the cycle of ''saṁsāra'' and how the only escape lies in the purification of desire through devotional service. <div c...")
- 06:34, 22 December 2025 Fulfilling the Desires of God (hist | edit) [8,289 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The fundamental criterion of religion and spirituality is the alignment of the individual will with the Divine will. While the conditioned soul is busy manufacturing various plans for personal sense gratification, the liberated soul has only one engagement: fulfilling the desires of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. This article examines the philosophy of ''bhakti'' as the direct execution of God's desire, distinguishing it from the self-centered activities of ''karma'...")
- 06:27, 22 December 2025 Acting As Kṛṣṇa Desires (hist | edit) [6,939 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The essence of Kṛṣṇa consciousness is the transformation of the will. While the materialist strives to fulfill his own ambitions, the devotee strives to uncover and execute the will of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. "Acting as Kṛṣṇa desires" is not merely a poetic sentiment; it is the practical definition of ''bhakti'' and the ultimate standard of surrender. This article examines the philosophy of absolute dependence on the Lord and the perfection of ali...")
- 06:20, 22 December 2025 Freedom from Material Desires of a Devotee of God (hist | edit) [8,110 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "In the material world, desire is the driving force of existence, binding the living entity to the cycle of birth and death. However, in the realm of devotional service, the nature of desire undergoes a radical transformation. This article explores the distinction between the ''sakāma-bhakta'' (the devotee with material motives) and the ''akāma-bhakta'' (the pure devotee), illustrating how the process of Kṛṣṇa consciousness mercifully liberates the soul from the c...")
- 06:13, 22 December 2025 Unalloyed Desires of a Devotee of God (hist | edit) [8,501 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The path of devotional service is not one of artificial repression but of spiritual transformation. A devotee of the Lord does not strive to become a stone-like entity void of feeling or will; rather, he purifies his existence by aligning his individual desires with the supreme desire of Lord Kṛṣṇa. This article explores the unique position of the devotee who, while seemingly active in the world, remains free from the bondage of ''karma'' because his actions are mo...")
- 05:53, 22 December 2025 Ardent Desire to Serve and Associate with the Supreme Lord (hist | edit) [6,594 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The path of devotional service is fueled by an intense and purified longing known as ardent desire. Unlike material desires which bind the living entity to the temporary world, the ardent desire to serve the Supreme Personality of Godhead and associate with Him is the key to liberation and spiritual perfection. This intense eagerness pleases Lord Kṛṣṇa, who reciprocates according to the degree of the devotee's surrender. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> === R...")
- 05:45, 22 December 2025 From Broken Glass to Diamond - The Desires of Dhruva Mahārāja (hist | edit) [6,434 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "This article explores the trajectory of Dhruva Mahārāja's spiritual life, starting from his intense material ambition to his ultimate perfection in pure devotion. It illustrates how the Supreme Lord, through His affectionate intervention, transforms a devotee's material cravings into spiritual satisfaction, proving that even imperfect worship of the Perfection can lead to the highest goal. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> === Material Ambition and Determination =...")
- 16:08, 21 December 2025 BN/730722b প্রবচন - শ্রীল প্রভুপাদ কথামৃতবিন্দু লন্ডন (hist | edit) [2,690 bytes] Monojit (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Category:BN/Bengali - শ্রীল প্রভুপাদ কথামৃতবিন্দু Category:BN/অমৃতবিন্দু - ১৯৭৩ Category:BN/অমৃতবিন্দু - লন্ডন {{Audiobox_NDrops|BN/Bengali - শ্রীল প্রভুপাদ কথামৃতবিন্দু|<mp3player>https://s3.amazonaws.com/vanipedia/Nectar+Drops/730722BG-LONDON_ND_01.mp3</mp3player>|“বাংলায় একট...")
- 12:49, 21 December 2025 Spiritual Suicide - Desiring to Merge (hist | edit) [6,977 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "In the vast landscape of Vedic philosophy, the concept of liberation (''mukti'') is often misunderstood. While many schools of thought, particularly the ''Māyāvāda'' and impersonalistic paths, hold the desire to merge into the existence of the Absolute as the highest goal, Śrīla Prabhupāda presents a radically different perspective. Drawing from the ''Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam'' and the teachings of Lord Caitanya, he classifies the desire to merge into the Supreme as "s...") originally created as "Spiritual Suicide of Desiring to Merge"
- 12:30, 21 December 2025 Pure Devotional Service Without Desire for Material Profit (hist | edit) [4,826 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The standard of pure devotional service, or ''uttama-bhakti'', is distinguished by its complete lack of selfish motivation. Unlike other forms of yoga or religious practice where the practitioner may seek material benefits, liberation, or mystic powers, pure devotion is characterized by the intent to please the Supreme Lord solely for His satisfaction. This article explores the specific qualification that one must serve Kṛṣṇa favorably and without any desire for ma...")
- 12:18, 21 December 2025 Utilization of Strong Desire in Kṛṣṇa Consciousness (hist | edit) [6,234 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Desire is the constant companion of the living entity, indicating the presence of life and consciousness. In the material world, strong desire is often synonymous with bondage, driving the soul to perform fruitive activities that result in repeated birth and death. However, the philosophy of Kṛṣṇa consciousness teaches that this powerful force need not be suppressed, but rather utilized. By redirecting our strong desires from matter to the service of the Lord, the...")
- 12:02, 21 December 2025 Freedom from Sex Desire through Kṛṣṇa Consciousness (hist | edit) [7,836 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "In the material atmosphere, the overwhelming force that drives the activities of the conditioned soul is sex desire. This article explores the philosophical understanding that the entire material existence is founded upon this principle, which binds the living entity to the cycle of transmigration. While modern civilization often encourages the unbridled satisfaction of these urges, the Vedic perspective offers a path of regulation and ultimate transcendence through the...")
- 11:54, 21 December 2025 Curing the Heart Disease of Lusty Desires (hist | edit) [7,048 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The conditioned soul is plagued by a deep-rooted spiritual ailment known in the Vedic scriptures as ''hṛd-rogam'', or heart disease. This malady manifests as an endless stream of lusty desires, driving the living entity through the struggles of material existence. This article explores the diagnosis of this condition and Śrīla Prabhupāda's prescription for a complete cure through the potent process of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div>...")
- 11:47, 21 December 2025 Purification of Lusty Desires (hist | edit) [7,349 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The material world is characterized by the living entity's struggle to fulfill various desires for sense gratification, power, and prestige. These "lusty desires" often bind the soul to the cycle of birth and death. However, the science of ''bhakti-yoga'' reveals that if one directs their worship toward the Supreme Personality of Godhead, even with material motives, they can achieve complete purification and eventual satisfaction. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> =...")
- 11:36, 21 December 2025 Transforming Demons' Desires into Spiritual Service (hist | edit) [5,345 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The condition of the ''asura'', or demon, is not necessarily eternal condemnation. The Vani of Śrīla Prabhupāda reveals that because every living entity is originally a servant of God, even '''Demons' Desires''' can be purified and transformed. The process of Kṛṣṇa consciousness is meant to rectify the rebellious mentality, turning the desire for exploitation into a desire for service. The following sections illustrate how the contact with the Divine can alter t...")
- 11:31, 21 December 2025 Demons Desire - Immortality in the Temporary World (hist | edit) [6,386 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The fundamental illusion of the materialist is the identification of the self with the body. From this ignorance springs the deep-seated '''Demons' Desires''' to achieve immortality within the material sphere. Unlike the devotee who aspires for eternal service in the spiritual sky, the demoniac person wants to make a permanent settlement in a temporary place. Śrīla Prabhupāda analyzes this futility through the histories of powerful demons who tried to cheat death, exp...") originally created as "Demons' Desires for Immortality in a Temporary World"
- 11:24, 21 December 2025 Futility of Demons' Desires to Compete with the Supreme Lord (hist | edit) [7,548 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The history of the material world is a saga of the conflict between the divine and the demoniac. While the divine nature seeks to serve, the demoniac nature seeks to usurp. The '''Demons' Desires''' are rooted in the impossible ambition to compete with the Supreme Personality of Godhead. As Śrīla Prabhupāda elucidates, this mentality is not only sinful but inherently futile, as the finite living entity can never measure or conquer the Infinite. The following sections...")
- 11:17, 21 December 2025 Supreme Personality of Godhead - The Ultimate Desired Goal (hist | edit) [6,335 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Every living entity is searching for satisfaction, setting various objectives they believe will bring happiness. However, the Vedic scriptures reveal that the '''Desired Goal''' of human life is not found in temporary material achievements or dry liberation, but in re-establishing one's eternal relationship with the Supreme Lord. The following sections explore how directing one's endeavors toward the Supreme Personality of Godhead is the only path to true fulfillment and...") originally created as "The Supreme Personality of Godhead as the Ultimate Desired Goal"
- 07:14, 21 December 2025 PL/701213b Konwersacje - Kropla Nektaru Srila Prabhupada - Indore (hist | edit) [843 bytes] Cindy (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Category:PL/Polish - Krople Nektaru Srila Prabhupada Category:PL/Krople Nektaru - 1970 Category:PL/Krople Nektaru - Indore {{Audiobox_NDrops|PL/Polish - Krople Nektaru Srila Prabhupada|<mp3player>https://s3.amazonaws.com/vanipedia/Nectar+Drops/701213R2-INDORE_ND_02.mp3</mp3player>|"Manuṣyāṇāṁ sahasreṣu kaścid yatati siddhaye (BG 7.3). Kultywowanie tej duchowej wiedzy oznacza doskonałość życia. Ale ludzie nie zabiegają o to. Dlatego Gītā m...")
- 00:14, 21 December 2025 PL/701213 Wykład - Kropla Nektaru Srila Prabhupada - Indore (hist | edit) [791 bytes] Cindy (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Category:PL/Polish - Krople Nektaru Srila Prabhupada Category:PL/Krople Nektaru - 1970 Category:PL/Krople Nektaru - Indore {{Audiobox_NDrops|PL/Polish - Krople Nektaru Srila Prabhupada|<mp3player>https://s3.amazonaws.com/vanipedia/Nectar+Drops/701213SB-INDORE_ND_01.mp3</mp3player>|"Jakiekolwiek ohydne cechy rozwinęliśmy, jeśli chcemy im przeciwdziałać, musimy zająć się wyłącznie bhakti-yogą. Anartha. Anartha. Rozwinęliśmy tyle anarth – nie p...")
- 23:41, 20 December 2025 ES/681221 - Carta a Alan Ginsberg escrita desde Los Angeles (hist | edit) [2,183 bytes] Caitanyadeva (talk | contribs) (Created page with "L Category:ES/1968 - Clases, conversaciones y cartas Category:ES/1968-12 - Clases, conversaciones y cartas Category:ES/Cartas escritas desde Estados Unidos Category:ES/Cartas escritas desde Estados Unidos, Los Angeles Category:ES/Clases, conversaciones y cartas - Estados Unidos Category:ES/Clases, conversaciones y cartas - Estados Unidos, Los Angeles Category:ES/Alan Ginsberg - Cartas Category:ES/Todas las ca...")
- 17:39, 20 December 2025 The Eternal Principles of Spiritual Education (hist | edit) [4,956 bytes] Sadkirti M (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Spiritual education is not limited to acquiring knowledge of worldly matters; it teaches the eternal truths of the soul, its relationship with Kṛṣṇa, and the ultimate purpose of life. By understanding these principles, one develops self-realization, detachment from the material body, and disciplined devotional practices. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> === Understanding the Spirit Soul === The foundation of spiritual education is recognizing that the ''jīva...")
- 17:19, 20 December 2025 BN/730707 প্রবচন - শ্রীল প্রভুপাদ কথামৃতবিন্দু লন্ডন (hist | edit) [2,509 bytes] Monojit (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Category:BN/Bengali - শ্রীল প্রভুপাদ কথামৃতবিন্দু Category:BN/অমৃতবিন্দু - ১৯৭৩ Category:BN/অমৃতবিন্দু - লন্ডন {{Audiobox_NDrops|BN/Bengali - শ্রীল প্রভুপাদ কথামৃতবিন্দু|<mp3player>https://s3.amazonaws.com/vanipedia/Nectar+Drops/730707BG-LONDON_ND_01.mp3</mp3player>|“সুতরাং কৃষ্...")
- 16:26, 20 December 2025 Spiritual Education and the Science of the Soul (hist | edit) [4,335 bytes] Sadkirti M (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Spiritual education emphasizes understanding the soul, its eternal nature, and its relationship with Kṛṣṇa. Unlike material education, which prepares one for temporary achievements, spiritual education develops self-realization, Kṛṣṇa consciousness, and a purposeful approach to life. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> === Beginning of Spiritual Education === True education begins when one realizes that the self is distinct from the material body. Recogni...")
- 14:55, 20 December 2025 So-called Education (hist | edit) [5,171 bytes] Sadkirti M (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Śrīla Prabhupāda extensively critiques modern education, pointing out that education often fails to provide true understanding of the self, God, or spiritual principles. Materialistic or technical instruction may develop intellectual ability but leaves individuals ignorant of their eternal identity and moral duties. True education is thus inseparable from Kṛṣṇa consciousness and guidance from authorized spiritual authorities. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</di...")
- 14:35, 20 December 2025 True and False Results of Education (hist | edit) [4,700 bytes] Sadkirti M (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Education can have vastly different outcomes depending on whether it is materialistic or spiritual. Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasizes that education should not only cultivate intelligence but also moral discernment and spiritual understanding. Materialistic education may sharpen the mind but can lead to ethical decline, while spiritual education develops devotion, self-realization, and attachment to Kṛṣṇa. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> === Materialistic Educa...")
- 14:19, 20 December 2025 Understanding True Education in Kṛṣṇa Consciousness (hist | edit) [6,024 bytes] Sadkirti M (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Real education, as taught by Śrīla Prabhupāda, transcends material knowledge and technical skills. It is the cultivation of , spiritual intelligence, and Kṛṣṇa consciousness. The purpose of true education is to understand the soul, control the mind and senses, and prepare for life beyond the material body. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> === Self-Realization as the Goal of Education === Education should guide individuals to understand the self, the soul,...")
- 14:03, 20 December 2025 Giving Up Material Desires through the Transcendental Strength of Devotional Service (hist | edit) [8,323 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The entangled conditioned soul wanders through the cycle of birth and death, driven by an endless stream of material hankerings. To achieve true peace and liberation, one must learn the art of '''Giving Up Material Desires''', not by artificially stopping the function of the mind, but by purifying it through contact with the Supreme. The following sections explore how devotional service acts as the transformative agent that shifts our attachment from the temporary to the...")
- 13:56, 20 December 2025 Mechanism of Desiring a Material Body (hist | edit) [6,861 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The physical form is the external manifestation of the internal desire. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that the process of reincarnation is a strict science governed by the laws of nature. The living entity is the passenger, the body is the vehicle, and the fuel is material desire. This article explores the mechanical arrangement by which the soul wanders through 8,400,000 species, accepting one body after another in a futile attempt to satisfy the senses. <div class="toc...")
- 13:39, 20 December 2025 Desire for Liberation Versus Pure Devotional Service (hist | edit) [6,210 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The Vedic texts often speak of four goals of human life: religion (''dharma''), economic development (''artha''), sense gratification (''kāma''), and liberation (''mokṣa''). While the first three are binding to the material world, the fourth—liberation—is generally considered the goal of the transcendentalists. However, Śrīla Prabhupāda clarifies that on the path of pure devotional service, even the desire for liberation is considered a contamination. This arti...")
- 13:28, 20 December 2025 Process to Achieve the Desired Success (hist | edit) [6,442 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Every human being is driven by the desire for success. Generally, this search is directed toward material goals—wealth, fame, or mystic powers. However, Śrīla Prabhupāda reveals that these are not the ultimate goals of life. True success lies in reawakening one's eternal relationship with the Supreme Lord. This article outlines the bona fide process for achieving this success, which transcends all material denominations and depends entirely on the mercy of the spiri...")
- 13:22, 20 December 2025 Intense Desires of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī (hist | edit) [4,972 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "In the realm of Goloka Vṛndāvana, desire is purified of all material inebriety. It manifests as the unalloyed, intense longing of the devotee to please the Supreme Lord. At the summit of this devotion stands Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī. Her desires are not ordinary emotions but are the very energy that sustains the spiritual world. This article explores the transformative power of Her love, which is so potent that it controls Kṛṣṇa Himself, and Her overwhelming y...")
- 13:12, 20 December 2025 Poison of Personal Ambition (hist | edit) [6,419 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Spiritual life is a process of purifying one's intent. In these potent instructions, Śrīla Prabhupāda warns his followers against the most dangerous enemy of devotional service: personal ambition. He explains that the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is not a vehicle for individual fame or profit but a serious mission for the salvation of the world. By examining historical failures and scriptural examples, Śrīla Prabhupāda illustrates how personal ambition acts a...")
- 13:00, 20 December 2025 Prabhupāda's Desire That We Work Conjointly (hist | edit) [4,571 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The expansion of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement depends entirely on the cooperative spirit of its members. Śrīla Prabhupāda often stressed that his only desire was to see his disciples working together in harmony. He made it clear that while individual capacity is important, the collective effort—working "conjointly" and "combinedly"—is what actually pleases the spiritual master and proves the sincerity of the disciple's surrender. <div class="toc-right">...")
- 12:53, 20 December 2025 Prabhupāda's Desire as the Life and Soul of the Disciple (hist | edit) [5,323 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The secret of success in Kṛṣṇa consciousness lies in the alignment of desires. In this profound collection of quotes, Śrīla Prabhupāda reveals the internal dynamic of the disciplic succession. He demonstrates that the spiritual master does not act on his own behalf but is a transparent medium for the desires of his predecessors. By making the spiritual master's desire their "life and soul," the disciple bypasses their own imperfections and links directly to the...")
- 12:46, 20 December 2025 Prabhupāda's Desire for the GBC to Manage the Society (hist | edit) [5,852 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Śrīla Prabhupāda's vision for ISKCON went beyond the immediate expansion of temples; he sought to establish a legacy that would endure for generations. To achieve this, he instituted the Governing Body Commission (GBC). This article examines Śrīla Prabhupāda's explicit desires regarding the GBC's role, his urgent need to be relieved of management to focus on translation, and his preparation of the society for the time when he would no longer be physically present....")
- 12:37, 20 December 2025 Prabhupāda's Desire That We Chant and Be Happy (hist | edit) [6,776 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Śrīla Prabhupāda's relationship with his disciples was not merely that of a military commander issuing orders for global conquest; it was that of a loving father deeply concerned with the welfare of his children. His most frequent and emphatic expression of personal desire was that his followers simply take to the chanting of the Holy Names and find true happiness. This article explores Śrīla Prabhupāda's instructions on the personal culture of Kṛṣṇa consciou...") originally created as "Prabhupāda's Desire That You Chant and Be Happy"
- 12:24, 20 December 2025 TA/750610 காலை உலா - ஶ்ரீல பிரபுபாதர் ஹானலுலு இல் வழங்கிய அமிர்தத் துளி (hist | edit) [3,431 bytes] SumangalaLaksmi (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Category:TA/Tamil - ஸ்ரீல பிரபுபாதரின் அமிர்தத் துளிகள் Category:TA/அமிர்தத் துளிகள் - 1975 Category:TA/அமிர்தத் துளிகள் - ஹானலுலு {{Audiobox_NDrops|TA/Tamil - ஸ்ரீல பிரபுபாதரின் அமிர்தத் துளிகள்|<mp3player>https://vanipedia.s3.amazonaws.com/Nectar+Drops...")
- 10:48, 20 December 2025 Disciples Education in Kṛṣṇa Consciousness (hist | edit) [4,979 bytes] Sadkirti M (talk | contribs) (Created page with "True education for the disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda transcends conventional academic learning. It focuses on understanding the self as ''atma'', developing devotion to Krishna, and cultivating moral character. The ''Gurukula'' system and personalized guidance are central to shaping disciples into spiritually mature individuals. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> === Spiritual Development Over Worldly Learning === Education in Krishna Consciousness prioritizes kno...")
- 10:13, 20 December 2025 Starving the Bird Within a Cage (hist | edit) [5,224 bytes] Navakishora Mukunda (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Śrīla Prabhupāda employs the striking analogy of a bird trapped in a cage to critique the materialistic focus of modern civilization. He argues that while people spend immense energy polishing, decorating, and maintaining the "cage" of the material body, they completely neglect the "bird"—the spirit soul—dwelling within. This lack of spiritual nourishment is identified as the root cause of the pervasive restlessness and unhappiness found in society, regardless of...") originally created as "The Starving Bird Within a Cage"