Accepting the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Movement on the Spiritual Platform
Śrīla Prabhupāda presents the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement not as a sectarian religious change, but as a scientific, spiritual necessity for the modern world. He emphasizes that true unity and peace cannot be achieved on the material platform, where artificial attempts at equality and fraternity invariably fail. Instead, this movement invites everyone—regardless of social standing, nationality, or past background—to accept the spiritual platform of life. By doing so, one transcends the temporary designations of the body and engages in the eternal service of the Lord.
The effectiveness of this movement, according to Śrīla Prabhupāda, relies heavily on the purity of its followers. He assures that if the standards of devotional service are maintained without deviation, the movement will naturally be accepted by people all over the world. It is a revolutionary process that transforms the consciousness of the practitioner, leading them from the precarious condition of material existence back to their original constitutional position.
Universal Eligibility
Śrīla Prabhupāda stresses that the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is open to absolutely everyone. Unlike the rigid caste systems or nationalistic barriers found in material society, the Vaiṣṇava perspective welcomes all souls to the spiritual platform. Whether one is considered an "untouchable" or a foreigner, the spiritual potential remains the same.
- According to Vaisnava principles everyone is welcome to accept this Krsna consciousness movement on the spiritual platform of life and thus be freed from trouble. Neither equality nor fraternity is possible on the material platform.
- There are many untouchables of the lower caste in India, but according to Vaisnava principles everyone is welcome to accept this Krsna consciousness movement on the spiritual platform of life and thus be freed from trouble.
- We require so many preachers, so many young men to preach all over the world this sublime movement, Krsna consciousness. People are accepting. Even in Africa, who are supposed to be uncivilized, they are also accepting. Everywhere. There is no impediment.
Purity and Standards
The expansion of the movement is intrinsically linked to the purity of its members. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that maintaining the strict standards of management and devotional service is the key to global acceptance. It is not by diluting the philosophy, but by strictly following the path of the previous ācāryas that the movement becomes attractive and authorized.
- If we remain very sincere and pure in following the line laid down by the previous great acaryas, this Krishna Consciousness Movement will undoubtedly be accepted throughout the world as the only religion.
- Continue to see to the management of ISKCON and keep up the standards of devotional service and this Krishna Consciousness movement will be accepted all over the world.
- America is favored country. Little misguided about spiritual affairs, but if you introduce this Krsna consciousness movement in right way, keeping yourself to the standard, then people will accept it gradually.
Scientific and Authorized Process
Accepting Kṛṣṇa consciousness is described as a scientific process, not a sentimental one. Śrīla Prabhupāda asserts that the movement is authorized by learned scholars and great ācāryas. The fundamental step in this acceptance is the taking of shelter of a bona fide guru (ādau gurv-āśrayam) and inquiring into the absolute truth.
- Try to understand this Krsna consciousness movement, how it is scientific, how it is authorized, how it is old, and how it is accepted by great acaryas, great stalwart, learned scholars, and how it is treated by the learned section of all over the world.
- To accept this Krsna consciousness movement means first of all to accept guru. Adau gurvasrayam. Sad-dharma-prcchat. Then inquiry from guru.
- While I started this movement in America, some friend suggested that "You are writing 'International Society for Krishna Consciousness.' Why not make it 'God consciousness.' It will be accepted by everyone." God is Krishna.
Result of Acceptance
The ultimate goal of accepting this movement is liberation from the cycle of birth and death. Śrīla Prabhupāda guarantees that anyone who accepts these principles and avoids the allure of māyā will return to Godhead. Furthermore, the acceptance of this movement by the public leads to a change in the collective consciousness, reducing envy and promoting the welfare of all.
- Anyone who has accepted this Krsna consciousness movement, if he follows the principles, then he's surely going to home, back to home, back to Godhead. That is certain. But if you deviate, if you become attracted by maya, that is your business.
- One has to become freed from the sinful activities. Then one can understand. But the easiest method of becoming free from sinful activity is to accept this Krsna consciousness movement. Easiest way.
- If the Krsna consciousness movement spreads all over the world, and if by the grace of Krsna everyone accepts it, the thinking of envious people will change. Everyone will think of the welfare of others.
Conclusion
In summary, Śrīla Prabhupāda views the acceptance of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement as the highest welfare activity for humanity. It is a voluntary process where force is unnecessary; simply by understanding the philosophy, intelligent persons will accept the life of austerity and devotion. Whether accepted by the masses or a few sincere souls, the movement stands as the revolutionary legacy of Lord Caitanya, offering the unique opportunity to surrender to Kṛṣṇa and achieve the perfection of life.
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