The Liberating Power of Full Engagement in Kṛṣṇa Consciousness
Srila Prabhupada, the founder-acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), has emphasized time and time again the significant role that engaging fully in Krsna consciousness has in imparting a life of truer meaning and purpose. He underscores that such dedicated engagement is key to attaining spiritual liberation and experiencing divine bliss.
The Essence of Full Engagement in Krsna Consciousness
According to Srila Prabhupada, full engagement in Krsna consciousness is the hallmark of a truly devoted disciple. It is not merely about the rituals and practices, but a lifestyle steeped in full engagement in service to Lord Krsna.
- "Just like these boys, they have no other engagement. Any boy who comes here, either he works in the press, or he goes in the sankirtana, or he engages himself in some other way at home. So they are fully engaged in Krsna's service" - [Bhagavad-gita 2.3 – New York, April 12, 1966]
Attaining Liberation through Krsna Consciousness
Srila Prabhupada earnestly emphasizes how, by being fully engaged in Krsna Consciousness, we can become liberated while still living within this material world and transcend into spiritual existence.
- "A person fully engaged in Krsna consciousness is a liberated person. He is not subjected to the material rules and regulations" - [Bhagavad-gita 3.31 – Los Angeles, December 27, 1968]
Conclusion
The teachings of Srila Prabhupada firmly guide us on the path to attaining spiritual liberation – a path paved with the stones of devotional service towards Lord Krsna. When we engage ourselves fully in Krsna consciousness, we transcend our bodily existence, liberating ourselves from the shackles of material entanglement and attaining a state of spiritual bliss and fulfillment.
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