Krishna Consciousness Will Save the World
(Sankarshan Das Preaching to Guests in 1972)
There is nothing so sublime as Krishna consciousness. In fact, it is the pure essence of our existence. By distributing it widely the entire earth planet will become peaceful and happy. So kindly dedicate yourself fully or as much as possible to assist us in our world deliverance mission. There are four ways you can do this:
1. Life
2. Wealth
3. Intelligence
4. Words
Srila Prabhupada elaborates on these four means of serving our mission in a Srimad Bhagavatam lecture he gave on March 19, 1971 in Bombay, India:
So here is a chance, Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement. Prāṇair (life) arthair (wealth) dhiyā (intelligence) vācā (words). Someone should dedicate his life, someone should give in charity to his best capacity. If he has no such possibility of dedicating his life or giving in charity, his wealth, money, then prāṇair arthair dhiyā. He can give his intelligence. And ultimately he can give his words also. So this movement, this Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, is very important movement. So, somebody should dedicate his life, somebody should dedicate his wealth, somebody should dedicate his intelligence, and somebody should dedicate his words. So, suppose one cannot dedicate his life or he has no money, he can give us some intelligence that "If you go to such-and-such person, or if you do like this, if you make your plan like this for pushing your Kṛṣṇa consciousness," that is also service. Intelligence. And if he has no money, no intelligence, and cannot dedicate his life, then he can give his words. What is that? That word is, that Kṛṣṇa says sarva-dharmān parityajya mām ekaṁ śaraṇaṁ vraja [Bg. 18.66]. "So I have come to you, sir, to tell you that you surrender to Kṛṣṇa. Please surrender to Kṛṣṇa." Words, there is no expenditure. But you can say... Or you can say, "Please chant Hare Kṛṣṇa." I think it is very easy. There is no expenditure, there is no loss. So, śāstra gives us indication that prāṇair arthair dhiyā vācā śreya-ācaraṇaṁ sadā.
So I am so obliged to you that you are trying your best to push this movement, and at the same time I must say that this movement is very, very important. This is the life-giving movement to the human society. That's a fact. It is not a bogus, manufactured, concocted movement. It is authorized. Kṛṣṇa says, sarva-dharmān parityajya mām ekaṁ śaraṇaṁ vraja [Bg. 18.66]. And we are teaching this philosophy throughout the whole world and actually from all parts of the world we are getting devotees who are completely surrendered to Kṛṣṇa. (end)
So, if you can, dedicate your life fully as a preacher of Krishna consciousness. If you can't do that you can give financial support through this link, by becoming a regular monthly donor if possible. If you can't do that, you may have some intelligence regarding how we can push forward this movement through the internet during this present pandemic and give us helpful advice. And if nothing else, you can give your words inviting people to sign up for this e-course at: www.JoinCourse.com. So in this way everybody can serve this all-important, world-saving mission by their life, money, intelligence and/or words.
Ganesh
Please accept my blessings.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
He started a huge international movement with only 40 rupees. What could be more amazing that this?
I hope this meets you in the best of health and in an ecstatic mood.
There is nothing so sublime as Krishna consciousness. In fact, it is the pure essence of our existence. By distributing it widely the entire earth planet will become peaceful and happy. So kindly dedicate yourself fully or as much as possible to assist us in our world deliverance mission. There are four ways you can do this:
1. Life
2. Wealth
3. Intelligence
4. Words
Srila Prabhupada elaborates on these four means of serving our mission in a Srimad Bhagavatam lecture he gave on March 19, 1971 in Bombay, India:
So here is a chance, Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement. Prāṇair (life) arthair (wealth) dhiyā (intelligence) vācā (words). Someone should dedicate his life, someone should give in charity to his best capacity. If he has no such possibility of dedicating his life or giving in charity, his wealth, money, then prāṇair arthair dhiyā. He can give his intelligence. And ultimately he can give his words also. So this movement, this Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, is very important movement. So, somebody should dedicate his life, somebody should dedicate his wealth, somebody should dedicate his intelligence, and somebody should dedicate his words. So, suppose one cannot dedicate his life or he has no money, he can give us some intelligence that "If you go to such-and-such person, or if you do like this, if you make your plan like this for pushing your Kṛṣṇa consciousness," that is also service. Intelligence. And if he has no money, no intelligence, and cannot dedicate his life, then he can give his words. What is that? That word is, that Kṛṣṇa says sarva-dharmān parityajya mām ekaṁ śaraṇaṁ vraja [Bg. 18.66]. "So I have come to you, sir, to tell you that you surrender to Kṛṣṇa. Please surrender to Kṛṣṇa." Words, there is no expenditure. But you can say... Or you can say, "Please chant Hare Kṛṣṇa." I think it is very easy. There is no expenditure, there is no loss. So, śāstra gives us indication that prāṇair arthair dhiyā vācā śreya-ācaraṇaṁ sadā.
So I am so obliged to you that you are trying your best to push this movement, and at the same time I must say that this movement is very, very important. This is the life-giving movement to the human society. That's a fact. It is not a bogus, manufactured, concocted movement. It is authorized. Kṛṣṇa says, sarva-dharmān parityajya mām ekaṁ śaraṇaṁ vraja [Bg. 18.66]. And we are teaching this philosophy throughout the whole world and actually from all parts of the world we are getting devotees who are completely surrendered to Kṛṣṇa. (end)
So, if you can, dedicate your life fully as a preacher of Krishna consciousness. If you can't do that you can give financial support through this link, by becoming a regular monthly donor if possible. If you can't do that, you may have some intelligence regarding how we can push forward this movement through the internet during this present pandemic and give us helpful advice. And if nothing else, you can give your words inviting people to sign up for this e-course at: www.JoinCourse.com. So in this way everybody can serve this all-important, world-saving mission by their life, money, intelligence and/or words.
Answers According to the Vedic Wisdom
Question: One of Prabhupada's Best Pastimes?
Please tell me about one of the best incidents of Srila Prabhupada's life for inspiration because in youth I have so many distractions in this material world.Ganesh
Answer: He Founded ISKCON With Only 40 Rupees
My Dear Ganesh,Please accept my blessings.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
He started a huge international movement with only 40 rupees. What could be more amazing that this?
I hope this meets you in the best of health and in an ecstatic mood.
Your ever well-wisher,
Sankarshan Das Adhikari
Sankarshan Das Adhikari is one of the spiritual masters of the worldwide Hare Krishna Movement. He has dedicated the last 50 years of his life for bringing a spiritual revolution to planet earth by spreading the teachings of Lord Sri Krishna all over the world. He is based in Austin, Texas and when there is no pandemic regularly travels all over the world teaching his audiences how to attain Krishna consciousness, the highest stage of spiritual awakening. He is available for media interviews and to speak to groups and organizations either in person or via the internet.
Sankarshan Das Adhikari
Srila Prabhupada in 1966
Sankarshan Das Adhikari is one of the spiritual masters of the worldwide Hare Krishna Movement. He has dedicated the last 50 years of his life for bringing a spiritual revolution to planet earth by spreading the teachings of Lord Sri Krishna all over the world. He is based in Austin, Texas and when there is no pandemic regularly travels all over the world teaching his audiences how to attain Krishna consciousness, the highest stage of spiritual awakening. He is available for media interviews and to speak to groups and organizations either in person or via the internet.
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