Becoming God Conscious - The Solution to All World Problems
The modern world is plagued by complex problems—political tension, economic instability, social unrest, and environmental degradation. Despite the best efforts of leaders and scientists, these issues seem to be multiplying rather than disappearing. Śrīla Prabhupāda offers a radical yet simple diagnosis: humanity is suffering because it has forgotten its relationship with the Supreme Lord. In these powerful quotes, he explains that becoming God conscious is not merely a private spiritual pursuit but the only viable solution to the collective crises facing human society.
Root of the Problem
Śrīla Prabhupāda asserts that a civilization devoid of God consciousness is no better than a polished animal society. Animals eat, sleep, mate, and defend, and if humans do only this without spiritual inquiry, they are wasting their valuable life. The turmoil we see is the result of a "godless civilization" where people are disconnected from the source of all supply and intelligence.
- According to Vedic civilization, a human being must be God conscious. He should understand what God is, what this material world is, who he is, and what their interrelationships are. This is called sreyas, or ultimately auspicious activity.
- By not becoming God conscious, human society is deteriorating to the lowest standard of animal life.
- The cheating process is going on. Unless you become God conscious, the cheating process will not stop. So there is no solution.
- Real progress of life is to become God conscious. That is the real progress. And without God consciousness, the so-called yogis, so-called meditation. . . What is this meditation? What is the profit? Simply some bogus propaganda. It has no value.
Dissolving Artificial Boundaries
The primary cause of war and conflict is the false identification with the body. People fight over designations like "I am American," "I am Russian," "I am Hindu," or "I am Muslim." Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that God consciousness raises a person above these temporary labels. When one understands that everyone is a part and parcel of God, the basis for hatred and rivalry disappears. This is the only platform for real peace.
- If we become God conscious, Krsna conscious, then the whole problems of the world - sociology, religion, economic development, politics - everything will be solved. That's a fact.
- If we become God conscious, if we become Krsna conscious, this fighting will be over. "I am American," "I am Indian," "I am Russian," "I am Chinese," these all nonsense things will be over.
- Our proposition is, when you become God conscious, then all problems automatically solved.
Universal Science, Not Sectarianism
A common misunderstanding is that Kṛṣṇa consciousness is a sectarian belief system trying to convert people from Christianity or Islam to Hinduism. Śrīla Prabhupāda clarifies that God is one. The goal is to develop love for God and to act in accordance with His laws. Whether one calls the Lord "Kṛṣṇa," "Jehovah," or "Allah," the essential point is to become conscious of Him.
- Simply we are teaching that "Become God conscious." God is neither Hindu nor Muslim nor Christian. He's God. And we are also not Hindu or Muslim or Christian. This is our bodily designation. We are all pure, part and parcel of the Supreme.
- We simply want everyone, to become God conscious. That is our mission. Our mission is not that to convert. What is the use of converting?
- You may be a very religious person - or according to your religious principles, ritualistic ceremonies, you execute very nicely. But after doing all these things, if you do not become God conscious, then the Bhagavata says that it is simply waste of time.
Real Evolution
Evolution is not just the physical development of the body; it is the development of consciousness. After passing through millions of lower species, the soul attains the human form. If one uses this form to inquire into the Absolute Truth, that is real evolution. Surrendering to God is the sign that one has actually become wise.
- After many, many births of this mental evolutionary process, when actually he becomes wise he becomes God conscious and surrenders to God.
- After many, many births of this mental evolutionary process, when actually he becomes wise, he becomes God conscious and surrenders to God. That is real evolution. That is real evolution. That evolution will go on.
- To become God conscious is not difficult. Simply one has to learn how to practice it. That's all.
Conclusion
The world is searching for peace and prosperity, but it is searching in the wrong place. By ignoring the center of existence—God—we have created a society of disconnect and exploitation. Śrīla Prabhupāda’s message is a clarion call to return to sanity. He assures us that we do not need to invent new political systems or economic theories. We simply need to place God back in the center of our lives. When individuals become God conscious, society naturally becomes peaceful, ethical, and happy. This is the only remedy for the ills of the Age of Kali.
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