Universal Invitation to Come to the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Movement
The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement stands unique in its unbounded inclusivity. Unlike sectarian groups that limit membership based on birth, dogmas, or social status, Śrīla Prabhupāda established this mission as an open house for the entire world. The invitation is extended to every living entity in the human form to come and experience the science of God, regardless of their background or past qualifications. It is a movement of grace, designed to uplift anyone who steps across its threshold.
Open to All Without Discrimination
The fundamental principle of the movement is that spiritual life is the right of every human being. Śrīla Prabhupāda reiterates that there are no barriers—caste, creed, or nationality—that prevent one from approaching Kṛṣṇa. The centers are established as oases where anyone from any corner of the globe can enter, hear about the Absolute Truth, and begin their journey toward perfection.
- Anyone can come and hear about Krsna. That is the process of Krsna consciousness movement. We try to invite everyone, from every corner of the world, to hear about Krsna. And that is becoming successful also.
- The Krsna consciousness movement invites everyone from all over the world, without discrimination as to caste or creed, to come to its centers and cultivate spiritual life perfectly.
- Krsna consciousness movement is simply giving chance to people without any discrimination, "Please come. Become narayana-parayana, devotee, and automatically you'll become susila and sadhu." As soon as - that is the test - you become a devotee.
Simple Process of Association
The method for bringing people into this spiritual atmosphere is not complex theology or rigid imposition, but the simple, joyful process of chanting and feasting. Śrīla Prabhupāda instructed his followers to establish branches everywhere and simply invite the public to participate in saṅkīrtana and take kṛṣṇa-prasāda. This approach is potent enough to gradually convert even the most critical or "foolish" persons into sincere devotees.
- Our program is to start as many branches as possible to spread this Krsna consciousness movement. And it is very easy. We simply invite persons to come and chant with us.
- Our method should be to convert such fools (who criticize the preachers of the sankirtana movement) gradually by asking them to come and take prasadam and chant and dance with us. This should be our policy.
- The Krsna consciousness movement is giving all facilities so that people may come here, chant, dance, live very peacefully, take krsna-prasada, and be happy, but people will not accept it. That is called misfortune.
Transforming the Fallen
This universal invitation specifically targets those whom traditional society might reject. Śrīla Prabhupāda notes that the movement has gone directly to the countries of the "mlecchas and yavanas" (those outside Vedic culture) to offer them the highest spiritual culture. The power of the movement is evidenced by the fact that such persons are coming forward and becoming purified Vaiṣṇavas. It is emphasized that this ability to inquire and join is a special prerogative of the human form; animals like cats and dogs cannot come, so humans must not waste this chance.
- We are trying to the best of our ability to introduce the Krsna consciousness movement directly into the countries of the yavanas and mlecchas. Such yavanas and mlecchas are coming to us and becoming purified Vaisnavas who follow in the footsteps of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu.
- You have come here because you are human being. The dog is not coming, the cat is not coming, because they are animals. So this Krsna consciousness movement is for the human being.
Conclusion
The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is a benevolent mission that offers a "blanket invitation" to the entire world. By removing all barriers of entry and offering the simple, sublime process of chanting and eating sanctified food, Śrīla Prabhupāda created a global shelter. The movement stands as a testament to the mercy of Lord Caitanya, welcoming everyone to come, associate with saintly persons, and make their human life successful.
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