Future of the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Movement - Ten Thousand Years of Expansion
The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is not a passing trend or a temporary religious sect; it is a divine intervention with a specific historical mandate. Śrīla Prabhupāda explicitly states that this movement will continue for ten thousand years without impediment, saving human society from total degradation. This article examines the prophetic assurances given by Śrīla Prabhupāda regarding the unstoppable nature of the movement, its historical significance, and its destiny to spread to every town and village on earth.
Ten Thousand Years without Impediment
In a bold prediction, Śrīla Prabhupāda declares that the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement provides a unique window of opportunity within the age of Kali. He states that the movement will continue to increase for ten thousand years. He urges his disciples to take advantage of this time to work sincerely, assuring them that if they remain pure, there will be no external force capable of checking this progress.
- This movement will go for ten thousand years without any impediment. You should take this opportunity. You work sincerely; it will increase, it will increase.
- The cult of Krsna consciousness, based on the nine principles of devotional service will never be stopped. It will go on without distinction of caste, creed, color or country. No one can check it.
- Go on with your life time plans making secure in distributing of books. There is no cessation. This movement is eternal.
Saving History from Barbarism
Śrīla Prabhupāda viewed the movement as the singular savior of modern civilization. He predicted that while the world may not immediately appreciate the contribution of ISKCON, future history will record that this movement saved humanity from descending into complete barbarism. It is described as the "greatest gift to the human race."
- Our movement is the greatest gift to the human race. They may not immediately appreciate it, but time will come and history will give evidence that this movement saved the human society from being fallen into barbarianism.
- I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna Consciousness Movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our Movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.
- I think timely I have come to your country, and if the younger generation like you will cooperate with me, I am certain this movement will give the western youngsters a transcendental gift which will be recorded in the progress of history.
Spreading Like Wildfire
Despite opposition, the movement's expansion is described as inevitable. Śrīla Prabhupāda notes that the movement is spreading "like wildfire" or "an epidemic," causing fear among the demoniac leaders (compared to Kaṁsa). He strictly rebukes rumors that the movement will be stopped by police repression or lack of funds, calling such pessimistic ideas "completely bogus." The momentum is driven by the prophecy of Lord Caitanya Himself.
- The Krsna consciousness movement is spreading like wildfire all over the world, and it will go on doing so. Men who are like Kamsa are very much afraid of the movement's progress and acceptance by the younger generation.
- Caitanya predicted that this missionary activities will be spread in future in as many towns & cities are there on the surface of the globe & He entrusted Indians, or those who are born in India, that Please convey this message throughout the whole world.
- This rumor that within a few years there will be police repression and people will have no more money to buy books and sankirtana will stop is completely bogus. Whoever told you that is a rascal, saying it in my name. I never said that.
Conclusion
The future of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is bright and secure, provided the followers remain sincere. It is a movement destined to change the face of the globe. As Śrīla Prabhupāda asserts, "I'm sure Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Movement will go forward without any hindrance. You have a strong governing body, all determined to push forward this movement and I'm sure of success in the future."
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