Understanding What the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Movement Is Meant For
In a world increasingly characterized by social chaos and spiritual ignorance, the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement stands as a deliberate intervention. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that the mission is "meant for" a total overhaul of the human condition, providing a scientific process to solve the fundamental problems of existence. It is not a sectarian religion but a universal culture intended to elevate the living being from the misconception of the material body to the realization of the spirit soul. By establishing a common ideal of love for God and re-introducing an authorized social order, the movement offers a practical path for humanity to achieve real happiness and eternal survival.
Re-establishing the Intellectual Head of Society
A primary purpose of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is to create a class of qualified brāhmaṇas who can provide spiritual and moral guidance to the world. Śrīla Prabhupāda notes that modern society lacks this "brain work," leading to global chaos. By training individuals in qualities such as truthfulness, self-control, and wisdom, the movement seeks to re-establish the system of varṇāśrama-dharma. This reform is not for the benefit of a specific group but is meant for all of humanity, as it provides the necessary structure to make human life successful and connected to the Supreme.
- 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.
- The Krishna Consciousness movement is meant for re-establishing the system of four varnas and asramas, then there will be progress of civilization. We have got such a nice process that even from the base sudras we can create brahmanas of highest calibre.
- Brahmana is meant for doing the brain work. He will give advice. Just like we, Krsna consciousness movement, we are not meant for the ksatriya's or vaisya's business, the devotees, but if required they can take. But real business is brahmana's business.
- There are some few vaisyas and sudras. So therefore there is chaos all over the world. So this Krsna consciousness movement is meant for creating some real brahmana.
A Universal Science Beyond Sectarianism
Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasizes that Kṛṣṇa consciousness is meant for everyone because every living entity is sanātana, or eternal. It transcends the artificial designations of "Eastern" or "Western" and is not a particular sectarian religious system. Rather, it is a transcendental science intended to stop the struggle for existence by providing definite directions found in the Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. The movement is meant to attract all types of men and provide a clear, practical formulation of the common ideal of all theists: developing love for God.
- Hare Krsna is neither Western or Eastern. It is meant for human being. You see? This "Western," "Eastern," they are our own creation. God is neither Western or Eastern. God is God. So anyone who will chant God's name will benefit. That's all.
- Krsna consciousness is not a sectarian religious movement. Rather, it is meant for all-embracing welfare activities for the world. One can enter this movement without discrimination in terms of caste, creed, religion or nationality.
- ISKCON is meant to establish a clear, practical common formulation of the common ideal of all theists, and to defeat the unnecessary dogmatic wranglings that now divide and invalidate the theistic camp. This common ideal of theism is to develop love of God.
Elevating the Soul and Reviving Consciousness
The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is specifically meant for reviving the "lost consciousness" of the living entity. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that while we are currently suffering due to our complication in matter, the movement is meant to elevate the soul for promotion back home, back to Godhead. Through the chanting of the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra and the educational process of bhakti-yoga, the movement provides the "food and medicine" necessary for the soul to regain its health. It is a mission meant to qualify the individual to see God constantly and live a life of eternal bliss.
- A sannyasi, one who has understood the self, should be engaged in elevating the self and associating with the Superself. Our Krsna consciousness movement is meant for elevating the living being for promotion back home, back to Godhead.
- Krsna consciousness movement is meant for reviving that lost consciousness. We have lost this consciousness that, I am the part and parcel of Krsna, the supreme blissful enjoyer, but somehow or other, being complicated within this matter, I am suffering.
- In order to get freed from the material disease, one must take to the chanting of the Hare Krsna mantra. The Krsna consciousness movement is especially meant for creating an atmosphere in which people can take to the chanting of the Hare Krsna mantra.
- This Krsna consciousness movement is meant for making things very simplified. Accept God, accept your position as God's servant and serve God. That's all, three words.
Transforming Crows into Swans
Another profound purpose of the movement is the spiritual transformation of human society. Śrīla Prabhupāda uses the analogy of "crows and swans," explaining that while the movement is meant for the swan-like men (paramahaṁsas), its philosophy has the power to convert "crows" into "swans." By associating with devotees and giving up the envious attitude of the material world, anyone can become a first-class human being. This mission is meant for those who are serious about tapasya and knowledge, providing a transcendental world without anxiety (Vaikuṇṭha) even within this material world.
- The Krsna consciousness movement is meant for swanlike men, not for men who are like crows. But we can convert the crows into swans. That is our philosophy. Those who were crows are now swimming like swans. That is the benefit of Krsna consciousness.
- This Krsna consciousness movement is a transcendental science, and there is no room for jealousy. This movement is meant for the paramahamsas who are completely free from all jealousy (paramam nirmatsaranam).
- 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.
Conclusion
The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is far more than a religious organization; it is a global mission of mercy meant for the total rejuvenation of human society. As Śrīla Prabhupāda clarifies, its purpose is to provide the education, social structure, and spiritual practices necessary to guide every living entity back to their original home. By re-establishing the system of brāhmaṇas, providing a non-sectarian path to God consciousness, and offering the medicine of the holy name, the movement fulfills the benevolent mission of Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Ultimately, it is meant to make every person fit for spiritual survival, replacing material struggle with an everlastingly blissful life of knowledge and service.
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