Entire Universe Will Become Krishna Conscious

Srila Prabhupada states in his purport to Caitanya Caritamrita Adi 13.32:

"Since the sankirtana movement was first set in motion five hundred years ago by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's desire that it spread all over the universe, the Krishna consciousness movement, in continuity of that same motion, is now spreading all over the world, and in this way it will gradually spread all over the universe. With the spread of the Krishna consciousness movement, everyone will merge in an ocean of love of Krishna."

Therefore we have full confidence that if we simply continue purely practicing and presenting the science of Krishna consciousness for the benefit of all, the people all over the universe will some day become absorbed in Krishna consciousness.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

By Prabhupada's Mercy Everyone Will Become Krishna Conscious

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Comment: Why I Dropped Your Course

In my opinion Hare Krishna is like any other religion, spiritual movement, or whatever label you wish to be identified as. I have had experiences during mediation while at an ISKCON Temple and may try it again to see if I get experiences again which would reconfirm my belief. However, your Ultimate Self Realization course reminds me much of the Catholic priests of my childhood. Both you, them and other religious leaders believe that your way is the "True Path". You are very strong in your faith and deem anything that falls outside the boundaries of your discipline as unnecessary. This makes sense by faith and discipline being what they are and for that I congratulate you; very few individuals have your love and dedication to their God. In my life I have walked down many paths that have been walked down before. I feel it is time to forge my own path, one without "direct" channels such as Holy Books, Popes or Gurus: each of these being "The Truth" from their own perspective. I know from reading your article these past 4 months that you will not approve of this; I am not asking you to. I am merely expressing views. I hope that you are able to help many more who wish to be able to experience Krishna consciousness. If you have any questions or arguments, feel free to email me personally. Lastly, I once read an article post that involved someone unsubscribing. If you decide to use mine for such a reason then please forward me the article link so that I can read your response; I would be very interested to see what it contains. Many thanks to you and your temple for the lessons you have taught me.

ZeAdam Sadler

Response: A Lost Person Forges a Lost Path

Thank you very much for giving Krishna consciousness a try and for revealing to me why you have decided to drop our course. You have stated in your reasons for leaving us your objection to our believing that Krishna consciousness is the true path. But if Krishna consciousness were not the true path, why should anyone follow it? Any proposed path for reaching the ultimate destination is either a true or false path. If the path is false, why would anyone want to follow it? And if the path is true, why would any sincere seeker of the truth not want to follow it? Do you get my point?

The difference between Krishna consciousness and other paths is that we do not say that our path is the only path. Our Founder-Acharya: His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada stated:

"Do anything, but do it perfectly. 'Jack of all trade, master of none.' That is not good. Be master of something. It doesn't differ. Either you follow Lord Jesus Christ or Lord Buddha or Krishna, it doesn't matter much. But do it perfectly. That is our request."

We are teaching how one can attain the ultimate spiritual perfection of full surrender to the will of the Lord. We have no objection if you choose to follow Jesus or Allah or Buddha or Krishna. We are teaching the essence of religion, the science of religion, not a particular religion. We are teaching how to be perfect follower of the Supreme either as a Krishnite, a Christian, a Jew, a Muslim, a Sikh, or a Jain, etc.

So we wish you well on your path of seeking the Absolute Truth. Please do not be disturbed that we have already found it. After all, since the mountain you are climbing has a peak, sooner or later, there will be mountain climbers who will reach it. If you want to reach the ultimate destination, the path must be true. Otherwise you are simply uselessly wasting your time barking up the wrong tree.

You mention that you want now to forge your own path. But if someone is lost in the forest and an experienced guide offers to show them the way back to civilization, why should that lost person continue wandering aimlessly in the forest hoping to find the way out on his own without any help? Due to foolish pride he will remain lost in the forest. Since a lost person forges a lost path, it is better to be humble and accept guidance from a bona fide spiritual master and thus not remain lost.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari