Pure Devotee Fixes the Global Consciousness

Just as by its sucking power the sun can completely dry up a large lake, Krishna's pure devotee, can by Krishna shakti, the divine empowerment which Krishna has invested in him, suck this age of Kali dry of all of its demoniac qualities and thus turn the tide of times away from its present exploitative, miserable culture of darkness into a brilliant God-centered civilization of compassion, in which everyone experiences unlimited peace and happiness at every moment of their lives. In other words, the pure devotee fixes the disastrously off-center global consciousness.

Prabhupada's Teachings Turn the Tide of the Times

Prabhupada's Teachings Turn the Tide of the Times

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Question: Strong Faith, Low Faith, or Blind Faith. Does it Matter?

As long as one follows the teachings of Krishna, does it matter if one does it with strong faith, low faith or blind faith? If yes, what are the differences of the effect?

Your student,
Ruta

Answer: Acting Intelligently in Krishna Consciousness is the Best

For a thousand mile journey does it matter if you are walking, driving, or flying? All three are good because all three will get you there. But when it is urgent that you reach your destination as soon as possible, the fastest means is the best. Therefore strong faith is the best. Strong faith means faith based upon intelligence. Blind faith is weak because it is not based on intelligence.

Thus the best means of achieving success is buddhi-yoga, acting intelligently in Krishna consciousness. When I first came to Krishna consciousness forty-five years ago I was instructed by His Holiness Vishnujana Swami to continue inquiring until my intelligence was fully satisfied. I followed his advice, and this has made me very strong in Krishna consciousness. I therefore advise you and all of my students and disciples to do the same.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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