Our Cooperation - The Heart of the Society

Having established that the success of the movement depends on cooperating with the Spiritual Master, Śrīla Prabhupāda extends this principle to the relationships between his disciples. He viewed internal cooperation not just as a management strategy, but as a spiritual necessity for the survival of the mission.

Cooperation vs. Competition

Śrīla Prabhupāda frequently warned his disciples against the danger of factionalism. He taught that while variety is natural, the underlying spirit must be unified.

"We must exist on such cooperation, otherwise the whole thing is doomed if we simply go on fighting over some small thing"

"Too much competition between centers is not good, the emphasis should be on cooperation, not competition"

The Real United Nations

He saw his Society as the only practical platform for international peace. If the devotees could not cooperate, what hope was there for the rest of the world?

"Practically this institution is the real U.N. We have the co-operation from all nations, all religions, all communities, etc. It will be an international institute"

The Test of Love for Guru

Śrīla Prabhupāda made it clear that the way to please him was to maintain solidarity. He often remarked that he could tolerate many difficulties, but he could not tolerate his disciples fighting amongst themselves.

"Your write to say that it is my satisfaction that is important; my wish is that you all GBC members cooperate and advance the mission of this society. That will satisfy me"

Marriage as Cooperation

Even in the household life, Śrīla Prabhupāda defined the relationship not by romance, but by cooperation in service.

"A Krishna Conscious marriage is not based on sense gratification but rather mutual cooperation between husband and wife for making advancement in spiritual life"

Conclusion

The verdict is clear: "In our Krsna conscious society, if there is no mutual cooperation, then it will fall down immediately."

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