The Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Movement Is Creating a New Generation of Ideal Men
Societal stability depends on the quality of its citizens, yet modern civilization often lacks the "brain" required to guide humanity toward its real goal. Śrīla Prabhupāda presents the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement as a transformative mission that is actively "creating" the necessary leadership for the world. This creative process is not a matter of material manufacture but of spiritual refinement—producing qualified brāhmaṇas, saintly sādhus, and devotees of the highest character. By establishing an atmosphere of Vaikuṇṭha where anxiety is replaced by spiritual chanting, the movement generates an exemplary society of "swans" who can lead the world out of its current state of confusion.
Developing the "Brain" of Human Society
A society without spiritual intelligence is like a body without a head. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is specifically meant for creating the "brain" of human society. In a world currently dominated by "busy foolish" energy, where people are hyper-active in ways that create harm, the movement trains people to be "lazy intelligent"—focused on spiritual contemplation and the mission of life. By producing leaders with genuine philosophical understanding, the movement aims to overhaul the social order and end the global chaos caused by a lack of real guidance.
- Krsna consciousness movement means we are creating some brain.
- How to become perfect human society, how to fulfill the mission of human society, for these things, there is no brain. So this Krsna consciousness movement is creating some brain of the human society.
- Lazy foolish is foolish but he's lazy, he'll not do so harm. But the busy foolish he'll simply create harm. At the present the population is busy foolish. So we are creating lazy intelligent. An intelligent man must be lazy.
The Re-establishment of Brahminical Qualifications
The current world suffers because the social order lacks qualified brāhmaṇas. Śrīla Prabhupāda notes that the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is meant for creating these intelligent leaders, regardless of their birth. This creation is based on re-establishing the system of four varṇas and āśramas, which is essential for the progress of civilization. By training disciples in qualities such as truthfulness, self-control, and wisdom, the movement produces brāhmaṇas of the highest caliber who can provide the advice society desperately needs to overcome the influence of material energy.
- At the present moment this movement, Krsna consciousness movement, is meant for creating nice brahmanas with qualification. Satyam samo damas titiksa arjavam jnanam vijnanam astikyam brahma-karma svabhava-jam.
- Krsna consciousness movement means we are creating brahmanas. So others, they should cooperate. Then their life will be also perfect.
- There is necessity of creating brahmanas and Vaisnava. This movement is meant for that purpose. So be careful. Don't be turned again to sudra and mlecchas. Go on making progress to become pure Vaisnava.
- This Krsna consciousness movement is meant for creating some real brahmana. At least, there may be head. They are all mad after the influence of the material energy. So there is need of some brahmana who can give advice to the people how to live.
Generating a Global Society of Swans
Śrīla Prabhupāda describes the movement as an effort to create a population of paramahaṁsas, or spiritual "swans," rather than the "crows" of materialistic society. This means creating an exemplary society characterized by an absence of envy and a presence of pure character. The movement establishes centers and temples not just as buildings, but as environments to create devotees. By associating with these centers, people automatically become uninterested in material affairs and begin to appreciate the beauty of spiritual life, forming a community of ideal men who are lovers of God.
- Krsna consciousness movement is trying to create a population of paramahamsa. That is our propaganda. We are not trying to create a class of men like crows or cats and dogs, but like the hamsas.
- Krsna consciousness movement means they are creating a society of swans, not of crows.
- The Krsna consciousness movement is creating many centers just to create devotees so that by associating with the members of such a center people will automatically become uninterested in material affairs.
The creative potency of the movement is particularly evident in the Western world, where Śrīla Prabhupāda observes a new generation of youth becoming first-class men. These devotees are trained to be the "descendants of the Gosvāmīs," maintaining the highest standards of behavior and aim of life. The movement is creating a Vaikuṇṭha atmosphere—a world without anxiety—through the chanting of the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra. This spiritual practice allows anyone to transcend material disease and join a global mission of sādhus who are dedicated to preaching Kṛṣṇa consciousness in every part of the world.
- Fortunately, however, the Hare Krsna movement has come to America, and many fortunate young men are giving serious attention to this movement, which is creating ideal men of first-class character.
- We are trying to create some sadhu so that in different parts of the world they will preach Krsna consciousness.
- This sankirtana movement started by the Society for Krishna Consciousness is meant for creating Vaikuntha, the transcendental world that is without anxiety, even in this material world.
- We are creating the descendants of Gosvamis here in the Western countries.
Conclusion
The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement functions as a revolutionary workshop for the soul, dedicated to creating the highest caliber of human beings. As Śrīla Prabhupāda explains, the mission is to overhaul a misguided civilization by re-introducing the "brain" of spiritual intelligence. By creating qualified brāhmaṇas, a society of hamsas, and a Vaikuṇṭha-like atmosphere for spiritual growth, the movement provides a practical solution to the chaos of the modern age. It invites everyone to set aside the "busy foolishness" of material life and join a new generation of ideal men who are dedicated to the eternal service of the Lord and the welfare of the entire world.
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