Fire in the Matha - Prophecies and Warnings of the Lion Guru
A spiritual master is not just a teacher; he is a guardian. He protects his disciples not only from external enemies but from internal rot. Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura, known as the Lion Guru, possessed a terrifying clarity of vision. In these quotes, Śrīla Prabhupāda recalls the specific warnings and prophecies that shaped the history of the Gauḍīya tradition.
"There Will be Fire"
While the Gauḍīya Maṭha was at the height of its opulence, Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta saw the cracks in the foundation. He famously predicted the disaster that would follow his departure.
He saw that without a spirit of cooperation, the beautiful temples would become battlegrounds. This prophecy served as a constant reminder to Śrīla Prabhupāda to keep politics out of ISKCON.
"He Will Do Everything Himself"
Perhaps the most significant prophecy regarding Śrīla Prabhupāda himself was spoken privately. Bhaktisiddhānta advised that Abhay (Prabhupāda) should not be too involved with the intricate management of the Maṭha.
This divine arrangement kept Śrīla Prabhupāda independent and uncontaminated, preserving his potency for the global mission that was to come.
The Critique of Hypocrisy
Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta had zero tolerance for show-bottle devotion. He identified a class of men who were expert in rituals but empty of substance.
He taught that simplicity (saralata) is the first qualification of a Vaiṣṇava. Duplicity—acting like a devotee while harboring material desires—was considered a greater offense than open materialism.
The Sahajiya Danger
He warned that the greatest danger to the movement would come not from outside, but from within, if the devotees lost their strictness.
Conclusion
These quotes are not just history; they are active warnings. They stand like sentinels guarding the purity of the Sankirtana movement.
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