The Most Miraculous Turnaround in World History

Srila Prabhupada gives a very nice example that in spreading the science of bhakti we should try to shoot for the rhinoceros. This means that we should always strive to achieve the greatest accomplishments from our missionary activities. He has given this example in a letter to his disciple, Balavanta das, dated 22 December 1971 that was written in Bombay, India:

"We should always be enthusiastic to try for shooting the rhinoceros. That way, if we fail, everybody will say, 'Never mind. Nobody can shoot a rhinoceros anyway.' And if we succeed, then everyone will say, 'Just see, what a wonderful thing they have done.'"

This is why when it comes to spreading Krishna consciousness I always like to meditate on completely revolutionizing the entire human society with this amazing science of Krishna consciousness as soon as possible. While from a material point of view it seems quite impossible and absurd that a small fledgling spiritual movement could take the leadership of this entire planet, from the transcendental point of view anything can happen. So why not try for it? We've got nothing to lose by making such an endeavor. And if we are successful it will be most miraculous turnaround in world history.

Answers According to the Vedic Version

Question: What is the Purpose of Life?

What is the purpose of life?

M.D.

Answer: To Live, Play, Dance, and Eat with Krishna

My spiritual master, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, has very nicely answered your question as follows:

"The real purpose of life is to go back home, back to Godhead, and live with the Supreme Personality of Godhead, play with the Supreme Personality of Godhead, dance with the Supreme Personality of Godhead and eat with the Supreme Personality of Godhead."

Srila Prabhupada has given us this most wonderful definition in his purport to the Srimad Bhagavatam, 8th Canto, 24th Chapter, Text #52.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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