Srila Prabhupada Training Disciples - on what our mission is

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As a well-wishing teacher, guide, and guru, Srila Prabhupada constantly trained students to progress to more mature stages of discipleship. His numerous instructions were recorded in his books, letters, lectures, and conversations. After many years of thematically mapping those instructions, Vanipedia now offers these introductory articles showing the training Srila Prabhupada personally imparted to his disciples. A delightful presentation of his instructions on what our mission is found within this Vaniquotes category '''[[Vaniquotes:CategoryThat Is Our Mission| - That Is Our Mission]]'''.

An introduction is given below in the following 8 quotes.

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== Quotes from Srila Prabhupada's teachings ==


{{VaniQuotebox|Be self-sufficient so that these rascals may see that how one can live very peacefully, eating the food grains and milk, and chant Hare Krsna. This is our mission| Be self-sufficient so that these rascals may see that how one can live very peacefully, eating the food grains and milk, and chant Hare Kṛṣṇa. This is our mission. '''(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Lecture, 15 October 1974, Mayapur)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|God is not so cheap thing, that "I have become God; you have become God." It is a great science. So those who want to understand God scientifically, philosophically, let them read these books. That is our presentation, Krsna consciousness|God is not so cheap thing, that "I have become God; you have become God." It is a great science. So those who want to understand God scientifically, philosophically, let them read these books. That is our presentation, Kṛṣṇa consciousness. '''(Bhagavad-gītā Lecture, 2 February 1975, Hawaii)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|I am wonderful so long I serve Krsna. Otherwise useless; no value. If I can serve Krsna, then I am wonderful certainly. We don't want to become cheap wonderful. We want to become really wonderful by serving Krsna. That is our mission|I am wonderful so long I serve Kṛṣṇa. Otherwise useless; no value. If I can serve Kṛṣṇa, then I am wonderful certainly. We don't want to become cheap wonderful. We want to become really wonderful by serving Kṛṣṇa. That is our mission. Kṛṣṇa is wonderful undoubtedly. '''(Conversation, 20 February 1977, Mayapur)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Krsna Consciousness Movement is meant for defying both classes of men; namely the karmis and the jnanis or yogis. That is our mission. Now among our students those who are advanced should take up this matter more seriously|Krsna Consciousness Movement is meant for defying both classes of men; namely the karmis and the jnanis or yogis. That is our mission. Now among our students those who are advanced should take up this matter more seriously. '''(Letter, 22 May 1970, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|My plan is for preaching with your help. You arrange for everything, and I shall talk about Krishna Consciousness for any length of time, anywhere. That is my mission|My plan is for preaching with your help. You arrange for everything, and I shall talk about Krishna Consciousness for any length of time, anywhere. That is my mission. '''(Letter, 5 August 1969, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Our mission is not to make a nonvegetarian a vegetarian. No. Our mission is that "Either you are vegetarian or nonvegetarian, it doesn't matter. You become Krsna conscious." That is our mission|Our mission is not to make a nonvegetarian a vegetarian. No. Our mission is that "Either you are vegetarian or nonvegetarian, it doesn't matter. You become Kṛṣṇa conscious." That is our mission. To become vegetarian is not very good qualification. It is better than the nonvegetarian, but that is not the ultimate solution. The ultimate solution is when you become a lover of God. That is ultimate solution. '''(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Lecture, 6 May 1976, Honolulu)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Our mission is to protect our devotees from unnecessary heavy work to save time for advancing in Krsna consciousness. This is our mission|Our mission is to protect our devotees from unnecessary heavy work to save time for advancing in Krsna consciousness. This is our mission. So there is no question of profit. '''(Letter, 28 November 1976, Vrndavana)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|We have no principle striction that one is Indian, one is America, one is African, or one is Hindu, one is Christian, one is Mohammedan. We invite everyone to understand the philosophy and reform the activities of life. This is our mission|We have no principle striction that one is Indian, one is America, one is African, or one is Hindu, one is Christian, one is Mohammedan. We invite everyone to understand the philosophy and reform the activities of life. This is our mission. '''(Letter, 24 November 1973, Bhaktivedanta Manor)'''}}


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Srila Prabhupada Training Disciples - on what is our position

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Srila Prabhupada Training Disciples - on what is our life and soul

2017-02-02T08:54:03Z

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INTRODUCTION TEXT TO BE WRITTEN

As a well-wishing teacher, guide, and guru, Srila Prabhupada constantly trained students to progress to more mature stages of discipleship. His numerous instructions were recorded in his books, letters, lectures, and conversations. After many years of thematically mapping those instructions, Vanipedia now offers these introductory articles showing the training Srila Prabhupada personally imparted to his disciples. A delightful presentation of his instructions on what is our life and soul is found within this Vaniquotes category '''[[Vaniquotes:Category:Our Life and Soul (Disciples of SP)| - Our Life and Soul (Disciples of SP)]]'''.

An introduction is given below in the following 8 quotes.

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== Quotes from Srila Prabhupada's teachings ==


{{VaniQuotebox|By writing regularly, what you read will become realized. As much as possible read, chant, and preach. This is our life and soul|By writing regularly, what you read will become realized. As much as possible read, chant, and preach. This is our life and soul. If we keep to this simple formula then there is no doubt that we will be victorious wherever we go and very soon we shall become the only religion in the world. '''(Letter, 6 January 1972, Bombay)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|I am so much pleased to learn that you are taking Sankirtana as your life and soul. There is no doubt about Krsna's being pleased very much upon those who are engaged in such Sankirtana Movement, that is admitted by Lord Krsna|I am so much pleased to learn that you are taking Sankirtana as your life and soul. There is no doubt about Krsna's being pleased very much upon those who are engaged in such Sankirtana Movement, that is admitted by Lord Krsna in the Bhagavad-gita and Caitanya Caritamrta. '''(Letter, 1 April 1970, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|If the devotees continue to spread this movement, dedicating life and soul to the lotus feet of Krsna, no one will be able to check it. The movement will go forward without limits|If the devotees continue to spread this movement, dedicating life and soul to the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa, no one will be able to check it. The movement will go forward without limits. Chant Hare Kṛṣṇa! '''(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 8.5.47)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|If we become fixed up in this resolution, that "Whatever we have heard from my guru, the representative of Krsna, I must execute. I do not care for my personal convenience or inconvenience. This is my life and soul," then your life is perfect|If we become fixed up in this resolution, that "Whatever we have heard from my guru, the representative of Kṛṣṇa, I must execute. I do not care for my personal convenience or inconvenience. This is my life and soul," then your life is perfect. '''(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Lecture, 28 October 1974, Mayapur)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|My advice to you under the circumstances is that at least for one hour you must all go to have Sankirtana outside on the streets or in the park. That is your life and soul, first business|My advice to you under the circumstances is that at least for one hour you must all go to have Sankirtana outside on the streets or in the park. That is your life and soul, first business. The next business is completing the chanting of 16 rounds every day. '''(Letter, 17 May 1969, Ohio)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Kirtana is our life & soul, so we must be very concerned to have it no matter where we are and no matter what circumstances are there|Kirtana is our life and soul, so we must be very concerned to have it no matter where we are and no matter what circumstances are there. '''(Letter, 22 December 1971, Bombay)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Sankirtana is our life & soul. You have got a natural tendency for these Sankirtana performances. I have seen this personally. You can do it very nicely. For you the best thing will be to form a Sankirtana Party for yourself & travel all over the country|Sankirtana is our life and soul, and you have got a natural tendency for these Sankirtana performances. I have seen this personally, and you can do it very nicely. So for you the best thing will be to form a Sankirtana Party for yourself and travel all over the country. '''(Letter, 26 June 1969, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Try to propagate Sankirtana as much as possible. This should be our life and soul|Patience is is a qualification in the successful execution of devotional service. So study our literatures, discuss philosophical points and problems with your God-brothers, and especially chant regularly sixteen rounds daily without offense and go on Sankirtana. We must always remember that chanting of Hare Krishna Mahamantra is our life and soul. '''(Letter, 30 January 1970, Los Angeles)'''}}


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Srila Prabhupada Training Disciples - on what is not our business

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Srila Prabhupada Training Disciples - on what is no harm for us

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INTRODUCTION TEXT TO BE WRITTEN

As a well-wishing teacher, guide, and guru, Srila Prabhupada constantly trained students to progress to more mature stages of discipleship. His numerous instructions were recorded in his books, letters, lectures, and conversations. After many years of thematically mapping those instructions, Vanipedia now offers these introductory articles showing the training Srila Prabhupada personally imparted to his disciples. A delightful presentation of his instructions on what is no harm for us is found within this Vaniquotes category '''[[Vaniquotes:Category:There Is No Harm For Us (Disciples of SP)| - There Is No Harm For Us (Disciples of SP)]]'''.

An introduction is given below in the following 8 quotes.

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== Quotes from Srila Prabhupada's teachings ==


{{VaniQuotebox|Anything valuable takes a little time to come into existence. Therefore there is no harm in waiting for the best thing. But everything is well that ends well: That should be the principle|Anything valuable takes a little time to come into existence. Therefore there is no harm in waiting for the best thing. But everything is well that ends well: That should be the principle. '''(Letter, 15 July 1969, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Every Sannyasi, even if you see a Mayavadi Sannyasi, offer him your respects - there will be no harm. As you have observed we shall follow Lord Caitanya's instruction that we give all due respects to others regarding their position|Every Sannyasi, even if you see a Mayavadi Sannyasi, offer him your respects—there will be no harm. As you have observed we shall follow Lord Caitanya's instruction that we give all due respects to others regarding their position. '''(Letter, 30 April 1970, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|In our temple, strictly Hare Krishna chanting should be given more importance. This is no harm in this mantra you have heard, but it is not very important. There are many such common songs composed by common devotees out of sentiment|In our temple, strictly Hare Krishna chanting should be given more importance. This is no harm in this mantra you have heard, but it is not very important. There are many such common songs composed by common devotees out of sentiment. But our principle is to stick to the authorities, and always remember that Hare Krishna is the prime authorized mantra. '''(Letter, 28 January 1969, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Mushrooms are generally not offered, but there is no prohibition, there is no harm in them|Mushrooms are generally not offered, but there is no prohibition, there is no harm in them. '''(Letter, 1 December 1968, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Personal grudge is not inhuman and as I have told many times, that individualism is the cause of personal misunderstanding. When such individualism is employed in the center of Krishna there is no harm even if there is personal misunderstanding|Personal grudge is not inhuman and as I have told many times, that individualism is the cause of personal misunderstanding. When such individualism is employed in the center of Krishna there is no harm even if there is personal misunderstanding. '''(Letter, 18 November 1967, Calcutta)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|So far geography and history are concerned, you may teach geography as it is, there is no harm to getting knowledge about our material earth planet|So far geography and history are concerned, you may teach geography as it is, there is no harm to getting knowledge about our material earth planet, even up to learning all of the countries and places, names, landscape, production, natural resources, climates, oceans, deserts, everything should be there. Krsna Consciousness devotees shall not be known as fools. '''(Letter, 4 January 1973, Bombay)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|There is no harm if devotees have invented recipes, so long they are strictly vegetarian, no garlic, no onions, like that|There is no harm if devotees have invented recipes, so long they are strictly vegetarian, no garlic, no onions, like that. '''(Letter, 7 October 1972, Vrndavana)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|There is no harm for having children, that is no impediment for preaching endeavor|There is no harm for having children, that is no impediment for preaching endeavor. But too much attachment for children, home and work will spoil your opportunity to get very quickly the mature benefit of Krsna consciousness or self-realization. '''(Letter, 29 December 1972, Bombay)'''}}


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Srila Prabhupada Training Disciples - on our business

2017-01-27T09:56:45Z

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INTRODUCTION TEXT TO BE WRITTEN

As a well-wishing teacher, guide, and guru, Srila Prabhupada constantly trained students to progress to more mature stages of discipleship. His numerous instructions were recorded in his books, letters, lectures, and conversations. After many years of thematically mapping those instructions, Vanipedia now offers these introductory articles showing the training Srila Prabhupada personally imparted to his disciples. A delightful presentation of his instructions on our business is found within this Vaniquotes category '''[[Vaniquotes:Category:Our Business (Disciples of SP)| - Our Business (Disciples of SP)]]'''.

An introduction is given below in the following 8 quotes.

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== Quotes from Srila Prabhupada's teachings ==


{{VaniQuotebox|Anyone who has accepted this Krsna consciousness movement, if he follows the principles, then he's surely going to home, back to home, back to Godhead. That is certain. But if you deviate, if you become attracted by maya, that is your business|Anyone who has accepted this Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, if he follows the principles, then he's surely going to home, back to home, back to Godhead. That is certain. But if you deviate, if you become attracted by māyā, that is your business. '''(Bhagavad-gītā Lecture, 11 April 1973, New York)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|As you are all good souls Krishna will help you always in your business of Krishna Consciousness|I have seen in you that Krishna has special mercy upon you and utilize this mercy fully so that in this very life you can be elected as the associate of Krishna in His supreme abode Goloka Vrindaban. As you are all good souls Krishna will help you always in your business of Krishna Consciousness. '''(Letter, 27 April 1967, New York)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Book distribution is our real business. If we give them a record, they simply hear some magical sounds and take it for sense gratification, but if they receive one of our books and read even one page, they get eternally benefited|Book distribution is our real business. If we give them a record, they simply hear some magical sounds and take it for sense gratification, but if they receive one of our books and read even one page, they get eternally benefited. Therefore I am stressing this book distribution, not other things. '''(Letter, 6 January 1975, Bombay)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Business means if you have got extra grains or extra foodstuff, you can sell where there is necessity, there is want. That is business. We are not going to open mills and factories and... No. We are not going to do that. That is sudra business|Business means if you have got extra grains or extra foodstuff, you can sell where there is necessity, there is want. That is business. We are not going to open mills and factories and... No. We are not going to do that. That is śūdra business. The real business is that you produce enough food grains, as much as possible, and you eat and distribute. That's all. This is business. '''(Morning Walk, 14 March 1974, Vrndavana)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Do your business nicely. That is expert. And when it is dovetailed in Krsna, there is no gradation that this business is better and that business is lower because everything is for Krsna. So that business becomes Krsna. Do it nicely and Krsna is satisfied|Do your business nicely. That is expert. And when it is dovetailed in Kṛṣṇa, there is no gradation that this business is better and that business is lower because everything is for Kṛṣṇa. So that business becomes Kṛṣṇa. Do it nicely and Kṛṣṇa is satisfied. '''(Conversation, 16 July 1968, Montreal)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|We must try to avoid becoming too much overly organized like the material businessmen. Our business is to ourselves become Krishna conscious, advance in spiritual life, and to preach to others how they can also take advantage|We must try to avoid becoming too much overly organized like the material businessmen. Our business is to ourselves become Krishna conscious, advance in spiritual life, and to preach to others how they can also take advantage. '''(Letter, 14 May 1972, San Francisco)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Our Krsna consciousness movement is trying to save the human society from this risky life and to understand what is God, how he can go back to home, how he can get eternal life. This is our business|Our Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is trying to save the human society from this risky life and to understand what is God, how he can go back to home, how he can get eternal life. This is our business. '''(Bhagavad-gītā Lecture, 19 October 1975, Johannesburg)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|This should be strictly followed: 50% for printing and 50% for building. No money should be invested for any business purposes|This should be strictly followed: 50% for printing and 50% for building. No money should be invested for any business purpose. '''(Letter, 13 August 1974, Los Angeles)'''}}


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Srila Prabhupada Training Disciples - on our brains

2017-01-27T09:35:31Z

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INTRODUCTION TEXT TO BE WRITTEN

As a well-wishing teacher, guide, and guru, Srila Prabhupada constantly trained students to progress to more mature stages of discipleship. His numerous instructions were recorded in his books, letters, lectures, and conversations. After many years of thematically mapping those instructions, Vanipedia now offers these introductory articles showing the training Srila Prabhupada personally imparted to his disciples. A delightful presentation of his instructions on our brains is found within this Vaniquotes category '''[[Vaniquotes:Category:Our Brains (Disciples of SP)| - Our Brains (Disciples of SP)]]'''.

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== Quotes from Srila Prabhupada's teachings ==


{{VaniQuotebox|Krsna consciousness movement means we are creating some brain|Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement means we are creating some brain. We are not creating the technological expert, but we are creating brain to know the purpose of human life and work on it under a systematic way. That is Kṛṣṇa consciousness. It is not such bluff that "In darkness you meditate this, that," no. It is a science. '''(Conversation, 21 September 1973, Bombay)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Brahmacari life or celibacy is better, because if the semina is saved it fertilizes the brain for sharpening the memory, and if there is good memory, our Krishna Consciousness becomes perfect|Brahmacari life or celibacy is better, because if the semina is saved it fertilizes the brain for sharpening the memory, and if there is good memory, our Krishna Consciousness becomes perfect: hearing, chanting, remembering—that is the process. '''(Letter, 20 January 1972, Jaipur)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Consult seriously the GBC whether all these things can be taken in hand simultaneously. It requires a very cool brain and expert management|There are many things to be done in our missionary activities but the GBC is not yet very strong to take up all the things and do them nicely. There is a big project in Mayapur also. So consult seriously the GBC whether all these things can be taken in hand simultaneously. It requires a very cool brain and expert management. '''(Letter, 26 September 1971, Nairobi)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Don't consider what will happen to this world. The nature will take care of it. You don't puzzle your brain with these thoughts. You utilize whatever time you have got in your possession and go back to home, back to Godhead|Don't consider what will happen to this world. The nature will take care of it. You don't puzzle your brain with these thoughts. You utilize whatever time you have got in your possession and go back to home, back to Godhead. '''(Morning Walk, 21 February 1975, Caracas)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Don't think that these description in the Vedas, they are stories. They are not stories. They are facts. But we cannot accommodate in our poor teeny brain. That's all. So what we shall understand about God? It is not possible|Don't think that these description in the Vedas, they are stories. They are not stories. They are facts. But we cannot accommodate in our poor teeny brain. That's all. So what we shall understand about God? It is not possible. '''(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Lecture, 21 September 1972, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Nothing new should be added. New things means their brain is not clear. Carefully manage things what I have established|Nothing new should be added. New things means their brain is not clear. Carefully manage things what I have established. '''(Letter, 6 January 1968, Vrndavana)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|I want that you all my students shall very vigorously try for this book distribution. Do not hesitate to use your American and European brains to increase, that is Krishna's special gift to you, now use it|I want that you all my students shall very vigorously try for this book distribution. Do not hesitate to use your American and European brains to increase, that is Krishna's special gift to you, now use it. Any activity which will please Krishna should be accepted favorably, this is our guiding principle. '''(Letter, 27 November 1971, Vrndavana)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|The brain will give direction, the hand will give protection. Everything is required. Therefore we have named this "Krsna conscious society." "Society" means all classes of men required|The brain will give direction, the hand will give protection. Everything is required. Therefore we have named this "Kṛṣṇa conscious society." "Society" means all classes of men required. But we train them how to make life perfect. '''(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Lecture, 5 November 1975, Vrndavana)'''}}


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Srila Prabhupada Training Disciples - on our bodies

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Srila Prabhupada Training Disciples - on our birth

2017-01-25T18:26:29Z

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INTRODUCTION TEXT TO BE WRITTEN

As a well-wishing teacher, guide, and guru, Srila Prabhupada constantly trained students to progress to more mature stages of discipleship. His numerous instructions were recorded in his books, letters, lectures, and conversations. After many years of thematically mapping those instructions, Vanipedia now offers these introductory articles showing the training Srila Prabhupada personally imparted to his disciples. A delightful presentation of his instructions on our birth is found within this Vaniquotes category '''[[Vaniquotes:Category:Our Birth (Disciples of SP)| - Our Birth (Disciples of SP)]]'''.

An introduction is given below in the following 8 quotes.

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== Quotes from Srila Prabhupada's teachings ==


{{VaniQuotebox|At least human body is guaranteed, even one fails to complete the Krsna consciousness. Because he gets another chance. To get birth in a rich family means he has no economic problem. He can completely engage himself to understand what is God|At least human body is guaranteed, even one fails to complete the Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Because he gets another chance. To get birth in a rich family means he has no economic problem. He can completely engage himself to understand what is God. '''(Bhagavad-gītā Lecture, 10 September 1973, Stockholm)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|By taking shelter of the lotus feet of Caitanya Mahaprabhu, these Europeans & Americans, although they are supposed to be born in mleccha, yavana family, they are taking Krsna consciousness so seriously. Otherwise it is very difficult to understand Krsna|By taking shelter of the lotus feet of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu, these Europeans and Americans, although they are supposed to be born in mleccha, yavana family, they are taking Kṛṣṇa consciousness so seriously. Otherwise it is very difficult to understand Kṛṣṇa. '''(General Lecture, 23 January 1977, Bhuvanesvara)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Every one of my disciples should act in such a way that they may go with me and may not have to come back to take another birth|Every one of my disciples should act in such a way that they may go with me and may not have to come back to take another birth.. '''(Letter, 14 December 1972, Ahmedabad)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|First of all you take your birth where Krsna is now present. Krsna is present in one of the universes. There are innumerable universes. So you take your birth in the next universe, or where Krsna is now. Then you become trained up|First of all you take your birth where Kṛṣṇa is now present. Kṛṣṇa is present in one of the universes. There are innumerable universes. So you take your birth in the next universe, or where Kṛṣṇa is now. Then you become trained up. And when you are trained up, then you personally go to Vaikuṇṭha. '''(Bhagavad-gītā Lecture, 14 February 1975, Mexico)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Krsna has brought them here in Mayapur. Previously they were advanced. All of you. You are simply born because the mission was to be started|Kṛṣṇa has brought them here in Māyāpur. Previously they were advanced. All of you. You are simply born because the mission was to be started. Just like in Yadu-vaṁśa Kṛṣṇa ordered all the devotee demigods to "Go and take birth there to help Me." Similarly, you are also... You were born in Europe, America, to help this. '''(Conversation, 16 February 1977, Mayapur)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|So many Vaisnavas have taken birth in America. Now America is going to be glorified. So many people are afraid of the American CIA. But now they will welcome Americans as American Vaisnavas|So many Vaisnavas have taken birth in America. Now America is going to be glorified. So many people are afraid of the American CIA. But now they will welcome Americans as American Vaisnavas. '''(Letter, 13 November 1975, Bombay)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Now that you have come to Krishna Consciousness, your spiritual life, the real life, has begun. First birth is from your parents but real birth, real life, begins when one accepts a bona fide spiritual master and renders service onto him|Now that you have come to Krishna Consciousness, your spiritual life, the real life, has begun. First birth is from your parents but real birth, real life, begins when one accepts a bona fide spiritual master and renders service onto him. Then the path is open for going back to home, back to Godhead. '''(Letter, 11 June 1971, Bombay)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Why should you wait for another birth or in another planet? Finish. Now, if you are actually serious about Krsna consciousness, then finish now|Why should you wait for another birth or in another planet? Finish. Now, if you are actually serious about Kṛṣṇa consciousness, then finish now. '''(Bhagavad-gītā Lecture, 16 September 1966, New York)'''}}


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Srila Prabhupada Training Disciples - on our beliefs

2017-01-25T09:58:47Z

Srila Prabhupada Training Disciples - on our attitude

2017-01-25T09:57:23Z

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INTRODUCTION TEXT TO BE WRITTEN

As a well-wishing teacher, guide, and guru, Srila Prabhupada constantly trained students to progress to more mature stages of discipleship. His numerous instructions were recorded in his books, letters, lectures, and conversations. After many years of thematically mapping those instructions, Vanipedia now offers these introductory articles showing the training Srila Prabhupada personally imparted to his disciples. A delightful presentation of his instructions on our attitude is found within this Vaniquotes category '''[[Vaniquotes:Category:Our Attitude (Disciples of SP)| - Our Attitude (Disciples of SP)]]'''.

An introduction is given below in the following 8 quotes.

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== Quotes from Srila Prabhupada's teachings ==


{{VaniQuotebox|A pure devotee always thinks himself as not-devotee. That is a good attitude|A pure devotee always thinks himself as not-devotee. That is a good attitude. If one thinks he is big devotee that is not good, thinking that he is first degree. We should not be puffed up, a devotee avoids it, remaining always in the second degree. '''(Letter, 4 March 1973, Calcutta)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Advancement in Krsna consciousness depends on the attitude of the follower. A follower of the Krsna consciousness movement should become a perfect gosvami|Advancement in Kṛṣṇa consciousness depends on the attitude of the follower. A follower of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement should become a perfect gosvāmī. Vaiṣṇavas are generally known as gosvāmīs. In Vṛndāvana, this is the title by which the director of each temple is known. One who wants to become a perfect devotee of Kṛṣṇa must become a gosvāmī. Go means "the senses," and svāmī means "the master." '''(Nectar of Instruction, Preface)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Be assured, Krsna will give you all facilities gradually. Your attitude is nice, very humble. Maintain that attitude and gradually you will get all the facilities you require for serving Krsna|Be assured, Krsna will give you all facilities gradually. Your attitude is nice, very humble. Maintain that attitude and gradually you will get all the facilities you require for serving Krsna. '''(Letter, 17 April 1977, Bombay)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Eating should be minimized. Too much eating leads to too much sleeping, and then sex desire. So, management should be done very carefully to see that there is not easy-going, lazy attitude which will only end in fall down|Eating should be minimized. Too much eating leads to too much sleeping, and then sex desire. So, management should be done very carefully to see that there is not easy-going, lazy attitude which will only end in fall down. '''(Letter, 9 January 1975, Bombay)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Now you have got a first-class temple. Krishna is very pleased and has given you all facility, so you go on like this, increasing in your devotional attitudes and surely you will get the perfection of your life|Now you have got a first-class temple. Krishna is very pleased and has given you all facility, so you go on like this, increasing in your devotional attitudes and surely you will get the perfection of your life. '''(Letter, 20 May 1972, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|I am very glad to note your humble attitude, so keep this nice state of serving mood and your success is guaranteed in Krsna Consciousness|I am very glad to note your humble attitude, so keep this nice state of serving mood and your success is guaranteed in Krsna Consciousness. So I am very happy to accept you as my initiated disciple, and your initiated name is Sri Govinda Das Brahmacari. '''(Letter, 23 May 1970, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|If one is always fully engaged in the devotional service of the Lord with full sincerity of attitude, beginning with the tongue, that Krishna will Himself appear to the devotee and all questions will be answered personally by Him|If one is always fully engaged in the devotional service of the Lord with full sincerity of attitude, beginning with the tongue, that Krishna will Himself appear to the devotee and all questions will be answered personally by Him. '''(Letter, 13 June 1972, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|My advice to you is to continue your good attitude that you are keeping now and this alone will help you in advancing your cause of Krishna Consciousness|My advice to you is to continue your good attitude that you are keeping now and this alone will help you in advancing your cause of Krishna Consciousness. I am pleased that you are very diligently assisting Rayarama. Rayarama is a sincere worker and by assisting him you will be benefited. You are doing your best and I shall advise you to continue this attitude. '''(Letter, 30 September 1967, San Francisco)'''}}


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Srila Prabhupada Training Disciples - on our attempts

2017-01-25T09:46:44Z

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INTRODUCTION TEXT TO BE WRITTEN

As a well-wishing teacher, guide, and guru, Srila Prabhupada constantly trained students to progress to more mature stages of discipleship. His numerous instructions were recorded in his books, letters, lectures, and conversations. After many years of thematically mapping those instructions, Vanipedia now offers these introductory articles showing the training Srila Prabhupada personally imparted to his disciples. A delightful presentation of his instructions on our attempts is found within this Vaniquotes category '''[[Vaniquotes:Category:Our Attempts (Disciples of SP)| - Our Attempts (Disciples of SP)]]'''.

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== Quotes from Srila Prabhupada's teachings ==


{{VaniQuotebox|A devotee is pleased when there is difficulty, for in these difficulties he is forced to remember Krsna. We cannot expect that the people of Kali-yuga will welcome our attempt to spread Krsna consciousness|A devotee is pleased when there is difficulty, for in these difficulties he is forced to remember Krsna. We cannot expect that the people of Kali-yuga will welcome our attempt to spread Krsna consciousness. '''(Letter, 6 May 1977, Bombay)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Everyone will become guru when he is expert disciple, but why this immature attempt? Guru is not a thing, imitation. When one is mature, he becomes guru automatically|Everyone will become guru when he is expert disciple, but why this immature attempt? Guru is not a thing, imitation. When one is mature, he becomes guru automatically. '''(Conversation, 30 May 1976, Honolulu)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Everything belongs to Krsna. He'll give you supply. You have to attempt only. So chant Hare Krsna and distribute prasadam, your movement will be success|There is no scarcity. We do not do any business. We do not go to serve in the office, but Kṛṣṇa is sending. One hundred and two centers, average hundred men—how many? Hundred into hundred? Hm. So ten thousand men we are feeding daily, apart from distribution to others. So Kṛṣṇa is sending them. So you can attain. Everything belongs to Kṛṣṇa. He'll give you supply. You have to attempt only. So chant Hare Kṛṣṇa and distribute prasādam, your movement will be success. '''(Bhagavad-gītā Lecture, 29 October 1975, Nairobi)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|I am always praying to Krsna that the New Vrndavana attempt will be more and more successful and ideal for your country; that is my only prayer|I am always praying to Krsna that the New Vrndavana attempt will be more and more successful and ideal for your country. That is my only prayer. '''(Letter, 10 November 1975, Bombay'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|My Guru Maharaja wanted me to spread this Krishna Consciousness Movement in western world, and you are all helping in this great attempt|My Guru Maharaja wanted me to spread this Krishna Consciousness Movement in western world, and you are all helping in this great attempt. '''(Letter, 26 August 1972, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Krishna Consciousness Movement is actually an attempt to make all people happy generally and, becoming liberated in this life from material contamination, they'll be thus eligible to enter into the Kingdom of God after quitting this body|Krishna Consciousness Movement is actually an attempt to make all people happy generally and, becoming liberated in this life from material contamination, they'll be thus eligible to enter into the Kingdom of God after quitting this body. '''(Letter, 1 June 1969, New Vrndavana)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|It doesn't matter whether there is any future prospect for opening permanent center or not, but to attempt to distribute Krishna Consciousness in that part of the country is very much encouraging|It doesn't matter whether there is any future prospect for opening permanent center or not, but to attempt to distribute Krishna Consciousness in that part of the country is very much encouraging. '''(Letter, 12 March 1968, San Francisco)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Simply theoretical knowledge. That is helpful, but training, that is the greatest need, that we have to create a set of first-class men. Then the world will be all right. That is an attempt of the Krsna consciousness movement, to make first class, ideal|Simply theoretical knowledge... That is helpful, but training, that is the greatest need, that we have to create a set of first-class men. Then the world will be all right. That is an attempt of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, to make first class, ideal. '''(Conversation, 16 June 1976, Detroit)'''}}


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Srila Prabhupada Training Disciples - on our anxieties

2017-01-25T09:37:53Z

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INTRODUCTION TEXT TO BE WRITTEN

As a well-wishing teacher, guide, and guru, Srila Prabhupada constantly trained students to progress to more mature stages of discipleship. His numerous instructions were recorded in his books, letters, lectures, and conversations. After many years of thematically mapping those instructions, Vanipedia now offers these introductory articles showing the training Srila Prabhupada personally imparted to his disciples. A delightful presentation of his instructions on our anxieties is found within this Vaniquotes category '''[[Vaniquotes:Category:Our Anxieties (Disciples of SP)| - Our Anxieties (Disciples of SP)]]'''.

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== Quotes from Srila Prabhupada's teachings ==


{{VaniQuotebox|Advanced life in Krsna Consciousness means one should be always very much anxious to calculate whether every moment of his life has not been utilized in devotional service. This is called feeling of being afraid for misusing time|Advanced life in Kṛṣṇa Consciousness means one should be always very much anxious to calculate whether every moment of his life has not been utilized in devotional service. This is called feeling of being afraid for misusing time. '''(Letter, 2 March 1970, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Anyone who chants and follows the rules and regulations, where is there room for anxiety for him?|Anyone who chants and follows the rules and regulations, where is there room for anxiety for him? You are an old, experienced devotee; so you behave like this and teach others to do so wherever you may stay. '''(Letter, 7 November 1975, Bombay)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Because we understand that Krishna is our Protector under all circumstances, we have no more any anxiety, so we become very liberal and tolerant of all kinds of seeing others' sinful activities, and we see them innocent victims of maya|Because we understand that Krishna is our Protector under all circumstances, we have no more any anxiety, so we become very liberal and tolerant of all kinds of seeing others' sinful activities, and we see them innocent victims of maya. '''(Letter, 13 December 1972, Ahmedabad)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Here we are preaching Krsna consciousness. Oh, there is no business. We don't expect anything from you. But if you accept it, then our mission is nice. If you don't accept it, so there is no anxiety|Here we are preaching Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Oh, there is no business. We don't expect anything from you. But if you accept it, then our mission is nice. If you don't accept it, so there is no anxiety. '''(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Lecture, 13 March 1967, San Francisco)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Free from all anxieties, chant Hare Krsna. Life is meant for simply chanting. This should be the motto. But because we have got this body, we have to maintain it|Free from all anxieties, chant Hare Kṛṣṇa. Life is meant for simply chanting. This should be the motto. But because we have got this body, we have to maintain it. That much. Otherwise, we have no ambition to become a very big man in this material world, enjoy it. This is all false, useless. He'll become a big man, and one day death comes and kicks him out. '''(Conversation, 2 August 1976, New Mayapur)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|My advice to you is that you associate always with Krsna through chanting the Holy Name. If you are always with Krsna there is no question of moroseness or anxiety|My advice to you is that you associate always with Krsna through chanting the Holy Name. If you are always with Krsna there is no question of moroseness or anxiety. Further than this, Krsna will give you intelligence through sincere chanting. '''(Letter, 22 January 1974, Honolulu)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|It is my duty to give you the right reply as far as possible. There is no cause of anxiety for this method. Questions and answers is the relationship for the Spiritual Master and disciple|It is my duty to give you the right reply as far as possible. There is no cause of anxiety for this method. Questions and answers is the relationship for the Spiritual Master and disciple. The only thing is that questions should be put, as it is advised in the Bhagavad-gita, preceded and followed by submission and service. '''(Letter, 18 November 1969, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|The idea is to save more time from this materialistic business and utilize it for Krsna's service. When our anxieties are how to utilize life in that way, that stage is abyarthya kalatvam, utilizing life without spoiling it|The idea is to save more time from this materialistic business and utilize it for Krsna's service. When our anxieties are how to utilize life in that way, that stage is abyarthya kalatvam "utilizing life without spoiling it." '''(Letter, 2 March 1970, Los Angeles)'''}}


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Srila Prabhupada Training Disciples - on our aims

2017-01-25T09:20:05Z

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INTRODUCTION TEXT TO BE WRITTEN

As a well-wishing teacher, guide, and guru, Srila Prabhupada constantly trained students to progress to more mature stages of discipleship. His numerous instructions were recorded in his books, letters, lectures, and conversations. After many years of thematically mapping those instructions, Vanipedia now offers these introductory articles showing the training Srila Prabhupada personally imparted to his disciples. A delightful presentation of his instructions on our aims is found within this Vaniquotes category '''[[Vaniquotes:Category:Our Aim (Disciples of SP)| - Our Aim (Disciples of SP)]]'''.

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== Quotes from Srila Prabhupada's teachings ==


{{VaniQuotebox|Abhidheya is acting actually. Sambandha is understanding. So if you do not come to the platform of acting, abhidheya, then simply understanding will not help you. And acting also with the aim to achieve|Abhidheya is acting actually. Sambandha is understanding. So if you do not come to the platform of acting, abhidheya, then simply understanding will not help you. And acting also with the aim to achieve. '''(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Lecture, 4 September 1976, Vrndavana)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Caitanya Mahaprabhu never discussed Radha-Krishna Lila with ordinary persons. We have so many other things to discuss; what is the soul, what is bhakti. To understand Radha-Krishna's Pastimes, that is our aim, but we should not indulge in this at present|Unless one is highly elevated in spiritual understanding it is risky to discuss these Pastimes. Caitanya Mahaprabhu never discussed Radha-Krishna Lila with ordinary persons. We have so many other things to discuss; what is the soul, what is bhakti. To understand Radha and Krishna's Pastimes, that is our aim, but we should not indulge in this at present. '''(Letter, 22 July 1969, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Don't take this so-called material civilization has got any value. Reject it. You see? And be prepared for going back to home, back to Godhead. That should be aim. Don't be allured by these rascal leaders|Don't take this so-called material civilization has got any value. Reject it. You see? And be prepared for going back to home, back to Godhead. That should be aim. Don't be allured by these rascal leaders. '''(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Lecture, 27 April 1972, Tokyo)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|How one goes to the moon, how he comes back, etc., is a great story, and this is all described in the Vedic literature. It is not a very new process. But the aim of our Krsna consciousness society is different|How one goes to the moon, how he comes back, etc., is a great story, and this is all described in the Vedic literature. It is not a very new process. But the aim of our Kṛṣṇa consciousness society is different. We are not going to waste our valuable time. '''(Easy Journey to Other Planets, Chapter 2)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|If your aim is to engage one in Krsna consciousness, if you do something which is not very straight, that is allowed|General principle is that if you can engage anyone in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, that is good. That is good. That is also said in the Bhakti-rasāmṛta. Yena tena prakāreṇa manaḥ kṛṣṇe niveśayet. If your aim is to engage him in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, if you do something which is not very straight, that is allowed. '''(Bhagavad-gītā Lecture, 29 November 1968, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Our aim is amrtatva, how to become immortal. That is our aim of life. So we have to achieve that goal of life. We should not be disturbed with this temporary distress and pleasure|Our aim is amṛtatva, how to become immortal. That is our aim of life. So we have to achieve that goal of life. We should not be disturbed with this temporary distress and pleasure. That is called tapasya. '''(Conversation, 18 September 1973, Bombay)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Our aim of starting a centre in India is to attract Indian youngsters by American devotees. Combined together we shall be able to make a wide circulation of the Krishna Consciousness movement|Our aim of starting a centre in India is to attract Indian youngsters by American devotees. Combined together we shall be able to make a wide circulation of the Krishna Consciousness movement. '''(Letter, 18 February 1968, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|So far we are concerned, every one of us must chant the beads according to the vow and follow the regulative principles in all departments of our activities, and this will give us spiritual strength to convince the audience about our aims and object|So far we are concerned, every one of us must chant the beads according to the vow and follow the regulative principles in all departments of our activities, and this will give us spiritual strength to convince the audience about our aims and object. '''(Letter, 20 February 1970, Los Angeles)'''}}


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Srila Prabhupada Training Disciples - on organizing

2017-01-25T08:51:58Z

Srila Prabhupada Training Disciples - on if we simply

2017-01-23T19:22:07Z

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INTRODUCTION TEXT TO BE WRITTEN

As a well-wishing teacher, guide, and guru, Srila Prabhupada constantly trained students to progress to more mature stages of discipleship. His numerous instructions were recorded in his books, letters, lectures, and conversations. After many years of thematically mapping those instructions, Vanipedia now offers these introductory articles showing the training Srila Prabhupada personally imparted to his disciples. A delightful presentation of his instructions on if we simply is found within this Vaniquotes category '''[[Vaniquotes:Category:If We Simply (Disciples of SP)| - If We Simply (Disciples of SP)]]'''.

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== Quotes from Srila Prabhupada's teachings ==


{{VaniQuotebox|Although the atmosphere is surcharged with opposing elements in this age of Kali, if we simply have faith in the words of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu|although the atmosphere is surcharged with opposing elements in this age of Kali, if we simply have faith in the words of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, "As many towns and villages as there are all over the world, My name will be known," certainly we will come out successful because Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is Krishna Himself and whatever He desires will certainly be done. '''(Letter, 24 November 1970, Bombay)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|As far as counsel is concerned, simply keep up your fresh utsaha or enthusiasm for service. That will accomplish wonders. And always remain ideal yourself by strict adherence to the bhakti principles|As far as counsel is concerned, simply keep up your fresh utsaha or enthusiasm for service. That will accomplish wonders. And always remain ideal yourself by strict adherence to the bhakti principles. '''(Letter, 4 June 1974, Geneva)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Caitanya Mahaprabhu knew it very well that all the rascals, they will call them vedanti and do all nonsense. So don't become falsely a vedanti. Real vedanti means if you simply know Krsna and surrender unto Him, then you become a vedanti, real vedanti|Caitanya Mahāprabhu knew it very well that all the rascals, they will call them vedānti and do all nonsense. So don't become falsely a vedānti. Real vedānti means vedaiś ca sarvair aham eva vedyam (BG 15.15). If you simply know Kṛṣṇa and surrender unto Him, then you become a vedanti, real vedanti. '''(General Lecture, 6 December 1975, Vrndavana)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Even if you don't do anything, if you simply restrain your sex life, you become a very powerful man. People do not know the secret. So anything you do, if you want to do it with determination, you have to stop sex life. That is the secret|Even if you don't do anything, if you simply restrain your sex life, you become a very powerful man. People do not know the secret. So anything you do, if you want to do it with determination, you have to stop sex life. '''(Bhagavad-gītā Lecture, 16 February 1969, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Do not be worried about the future. If you will simply work on very strenuously in humble state of mind as the sincere servant of the servant of the Lord, then Krsna will give you all facilities|Do not be worried about the future. If you will simply work on very strenuously in humble state of mind as the sincere servant of the servant of the Lord, then Krsna will give you all facilities. '''(Letter, 21 November 1970, Bombay)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|There is no need to concoct anything new. You simply have to study carefully our books and then in your own words try to express what you have read. This will automatically make you a very successful preacher|There is no need to concoct anything new. You simply have to study carefully our books and then in your own words try to express what you have read. This will automatically make you a very successful preacher. '''(Letter, 13 May 1977, Hrsikesa)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|It is a fact that wherever we go, if we simply let the people hear our chanting and if we repeat what we have heard from the bona fide Spiritual Master, then surely many, many sincere souls will become attracted to our movement|It is a fact that wherever we go, if we simply let the people hear our chanting and if we repeat what we have heard from the bona fide Spiritual Master, then surely many, many sincere souls will become attracted to our movement. This is because Krishna Consciousness is lying dormant in every living entity, just like fire is dormant within a match. If we simply strike the match, then the fire within will come in blazing light. '''(Letter, 29 July 1969, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Krishna Consciousness is the absolute need of the present day society, and there are many people who will come to join us if we simply make these teachings of Bhagavad Gita and rest of the Vedic literature available to them|Krishna Consciousness is the absolute need of the present day society, and there are many people who will come to join us if we simply make these teachings of Bhagavad Gita and rest of the Vedic literature available to them. '''(Letter, 12 July 1969, Los Angeles)'''}}


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Srila Prabhupada Training Disciples - on if we have got

2017-01-23T18:52:11Z

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INTRODUCTION TEXT TO BE WRITTEN

As a well-wishing teacher, guide, and guru, Srila Prabhupada constantly trained students to progress to more mature stages of discipleship. His numerous instructions were recorded in his books, letters, lectures, and conversations. After many years of thematically mapping those instructions, Vanipedia now offers these introductory articles showing the training Srila Prabhupada personally imparted to his disciples. A delightful presentation of his instructions on if we have got is found within this Vaniquotes category '''[[Vaniquotes:Category:If We Have Got (Disciples of SP)| - If We Have Got (Disciples of SP)]]'''.

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== Quotes from Srila Prabhupada's teachings ==


{{VaniQuotebox|Even if you have got some desire within yourself, so the Bhagavad-gita says, in spite of having that desire, you can worship Krsna and ask so that in future your desires will be desireless|Even if you have got some desire within yourself, so the Bhagavad-gītā says, in spite of having that desire, you can worship Kṛṣṇa and ask so that in future your desires will be desireless. '''(Bhagavad-gītā Lecture, 28 July 1966, New York)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Everyone should be engaged in Krsna consciousness, then life is successful. And self-sufficient. If we have got spoiling living program, these are necessities|Everyone should be engaged in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, then life is successful. And self-sufficient. If we have got spoiling living program, these are necessities. Growing, cultivating, producing, there will be not possibility of, and we don't want more than the necessity. '''(Conversation, 31 July 1975, New Orleans)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Even if you have got some desire within yourself, so the Bhagavad-gita says, in spite of having that desire, you can worship Krsna and ask so that in future your desires will be desireless|even if you have got some desire within yourself, so the Bhagavad-gītā says, in spite of having that desire, you can worship Kṛṣṇa and ask so that in future your desires will be desireless. '''(Bhagavad-gītā Lecture, 28 July 1966, New York)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|If you have got opportunity to travel and hold kirtana with your music group over the South Pacific, why not take advantage?|If you have got opportunity to travel and hold kirtana with your music group over the South Pacific, why not take advantage? '''(Letter, 24 August 1972, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Practically all the devotees and disciples who have kindly joined me, their symptoms are pure devotees. Even if they have got some ulterior desire, that will be removed very soon, because they have taken to the pure process of Krishna Consciousness|Preaching is independent. If you have got desire, you can preach in any circumstances and Kṛṣṇa will help you. I have practically experienced. I went to your country without any help, without any money. Alone. And gradually things developed. '''(Conversation, 30 September 1976, Vrndavana)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Less disease (in the country). Less brain-taxing. Everything is less. So balance time, utilize for Krsna consciousness. And if you have got temple, it is very happy life. Just for your food work little, and balance time engage yourself in K.C|Less disease. Less brain-taxing. Everything is less. So balance time, utilize for Kṛṣṇa consciousness. And if you have got temple, it is very happy life. Just for your food work little, and balance time engage yourself in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. This is ideal life. '''(Conversation, 24 June 1976, New Vrndavana)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|If you have got time, if, if you haven't got to do anything else, you can continue, sixteen hundred. It is not mechanical: "Now I have finished sixteen rounds, that's all." Why sixteen rounds? You chant sixteen hundred rounds|If you have got time, if, if you haven't got to do anything else, you can continue, (laughter) sixteen hundred. It is not mechanical: "Now I have finished sixteen rounds, that's all." Why sixteen rounds? You chant sixteen hundred rounds. '''(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Lecture, 4 July 1974, Chicago)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|If you have got any, I mean to say, affection for the spiritual master, then you should finish your business in this life so that he may not come again to reclaim you|If you have got any, I mean to say, affection for the spiritual master, then you should finish your business in this life so that he may not come again to reclaim you. '''(Bhagavad-gītā Lecture, 21 February 1969, Los Angeles)'''}}


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Srila Prabhupada Training Disciples - on if we have

2017-01-23T18:02:41Z

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INTRODUCTION TEXT TO BE WRITTEN

As a well-wishing teacher, guide, and guru, Srila Prabhupada constantly trained students to progress to more mature stages of discipleship. His numerous instructions were recorded in his books, letters, lectures, and conversations. After many years of thematically mapping those instructions, Vanipedia now offers these introductory articles showing the training Srila Prabhupada personally imparted to his disciples. A delightful presentation of his instructions on on if we have is found within this Vaniquotes category '''[[Vaniquotes:Category:If We Have (Disciples of SP)| - If We Have (Disciples of SP)]]'''.

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== Quotes from Srila Prabhupada's teachings ==


{{VaniQuotebox|Acarya should be always worshiped. Even if you, by ABCD, you have become more learned than the acarya... That is not possible, but if you foolishly think like that, still, you should not exhibit your foolishness, that you know more than the acarya|Ācārya should be always worshiped. Even if you, by ABCD, you have become more learned than the ācārya... That is not possible, but if you foolishly think like that, still, you should not exhibit your foolishness, that you know more than the ācārya. '''(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Lecture, 4 October 1976, Vrndavana)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|I am also pleased to hear something about Kirtanananda's party, and if you have them, kindly send me one photo of these painted busses, how they look, so I may be inspired by seeing them|I am also pleased to hear something about Kirtanananda's party, and if you have them, kindly send me one photo of these painted busses, how they look, so I may be inspired by seeing them. '''(Letter, 22 March 1972, Bombay)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|I have given you already everything, so you please consult among yourselves if you have questions. It is said "By engaging one's tongue in chanting and taking prasad, simultaneously following the regulative principles, the Lord reveals Himself upon this"|I have given you already everything, so you please consult among yourselves if you have questions. It is said sevon mukha hi jihbado, sayam eva sphurat adah, or "By engaging one's tongue in chanting and taking prasad, simultaneously following the regulative principles, the Lord reveals Himself upon this. '''(Letter, 19 February 1972, Calcutta)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Fighting between husband and wife is not to be taken very seriously. So if you have any respect for me, I request you not to quarrel with your husband. Live peacefully, chant Hare Krishna and try to serve the cause as best as possible|Fighting between husband and wife is not to be taken very seriously. So if you have any respect for me, I request you not to quarrel with your husband. Live peacefully, chant Hare Krishna and try to serve the cause as best as possible. '''(Letter, 31 August 1971, London)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|If you have only attachment for Krsna, then you are in samadhi. You don't require certificate from others. You know yourself. Just like while eating you can understand whether you are satisfied or not|If you have only attachment for Kṛṣṇa, then you are in samādhi. You don't require certificate from others. You know yourself. Just like while eating you can understand whether you are satisfied or not. '''(Bhagavad-gītā Lecture, 19 March 1968, San Francisco)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Most of you were, in your former life, you were smoking or taking intoxication. But by some influence, if you sometimes take to it, yes, if you are conscious, "Oh, I have done wrong," but that is excused if you have done unconscious|Most of you were, in your former life, you were smoking or taking intoxication. But by some influence, if you sometimes take to it, yes, if you are conscious, "Oh, I have done wrong," but that is excused if you have done unconscious. But if you think that "Now I am Kṛṣṇa conscious. Whatever I do, it is right," then it is great sin. '''(Conversation, 10 May 1969, Columbus)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|The real principle is to spread the Krsna consciousness movement, and if one has to change into regular Western dress for this purpose, there should be no objection|he real principle is to spread the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, and if one has to change into regular Western dress for this purpose, there should be no objection. '''(Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Madhya-līlā 14.5)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|One who is fortunate, after reading Bhagavad-gita thoroughly, he'll have a strong faith in Krsna. If you have failed to achieve this status of faith, then there is no question of progress|One who is fortunate, after reading Bhagavad-gītā thoroughly, he'll have a strong faith in Kṛṣṇa. If you have failed to achieve this status of faith, then there is no question of progress. '''(Bhagavad-gītā Lecture, 12 December 1972, Ahmedabad)'''}}


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{{VaniQuotebox|At every moment we should be doing this or that service for Krishna's transcendental pleasure. If we do not remember this, then Maya is right there to grab us|At every moment we should be doing this or that service for Krishna's transcendental pleasure. If we do not remember this, then Maya is right there to grab us. It all depends upon our leaning towards Krishna or towards Maya. '''(Letter, 20 November 1969, London)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Fighting is going on everywhere. It is not a good sign. I know the fight spirit is there in you, within the Westerners, that even if you do not care to fight, someone will induce you to fight|Fighting is going on everywhere. It is not a good sign. I know the fight spirit is there in you, within the Westerners, that even if you do not care to fight, someone will induce you to fight. Rather, you should make vigorous propaganda for making people understand the utility of the Krsna consciousness philosophy. '''(Letter, 13 November 1975, Bombay)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|First know what you are, your business, your destination & aim of life. Then begin work, religiosity, economic development. But if you do not understand yourself, what is the meaning of accumulation of wealth or so-called religion or economic devel... No|First of all you must know what you are and what is your business, what is your destination, what is your aim of life. Then begin work, begin religious, become economic developer and so on, so on, so many things. But if you are in darkness to understand yourself, then what is the meaning of this accumulation of wealth or so-called religion, and so-called economic devel... No. '''(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Lecture, 6 June 1969, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|If you do not understand Krsna, if you do not increase your natural love for Krsna, then na mucyate deha-yogena tavat. There is no chance. They have no chance|if you do not understand Kṛṣṇa, if you do not increase your natural love for Kṛṣṇa, then na mucyate deha-yogena tāvat. There is no chance. They have no chance. You may take birth next life in a very rich family, in a brāhmaṇa family, yogo-bhraṣṭaḥ, but that is also not release. Again you may fall down. '''(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Lecture, 28 October 1976, Bombay)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|If you do not want to give your time and energy full time for translating and editing the Hindi work, unless there is some compensation of money, then what can I do?|if you do not want to give your time and energy full time for translating and editing the Hindi work, unless there is some compensation of money, then what can I do? '''(Letter, Unknown Date, Unknown Place)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|If you do not become attracted by Krsna or Krsna consciousness, then simply you are wasting time|Do your duty nicely, but see by executing your duty whether you are developing your love for Kṛṣṇa. That is the criterion. If it is not done so, if you are in the blindness, then it is said that notpādayed yadi ratim. If you do not become attracted by Kṛṣṇa or Kṛṣṇa consciousness, then, śrama eva hi kevalam, simply you are wasting time. '''(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Lecture, 12 November 1973, Delhi)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|We shouldn't make any addition or subtraction of mental speculation, but should endeavor, even if we do not fully understand from our present platform, to present simply the philosophy as we have received it directly & realized it by practical experience|The idea is that we should not make any addition or subtraction of mental speculation, but we should endeavor, even if we do not fully understand from our present platform, to present simply the philosophy as we have received it directly and realized it by practical experience. '''(Letter, 22 June 1970, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Our movement is based on love and trust, so if we do not co-operate, then how is that love and trust? Follow all of the rules and regulations very strictly without deviation, chant 16 rounds, attend class and mangala arati|Our movement is based on love and trust, so if we do not co-operate, then how is that love and trust? Follow all of the rules and regulations very strictly without deviation, chant 16 rounds, attend class and mangala arati and then everything will be alright. '''(Letter, 16 July 1975, Bombay)'''}}


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===Reference standards for Each QuoteBox from Books===

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====Bhagavad-gītā====

*Bhagavad-gītā, Preface
*Bhagavad-gītā, Introduction
*Bhagavad-gītā 1.1 (etc.)

====Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam====
*Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Preface
*Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Introduction
*Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.1 Summary
*Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.1.1 (etc.)

====Caitanya-caritāmṛta====
*Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Ādi-līlā Summary
*Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Ādi-līlā 1.1 (etc.)
*Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Madhya-līlā 1.1 (etc.)
*Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Antya-līlā 1.1 (etc.)

====Kṛṣṇa Book====
*Kṛṣṇa Book, Introduction
*Kṛṣṇa Book, Preface
*Kṛṣṇa Book, Chapter 1 (etc.)

====Teachings of Lord Caitanya====

*Teachings of Lord Caitanya, Introduction
*Teachings of Lord Caitanya, Chapter 1 (etc.)

====Sri Isopaniṣad====

*Sri Isopaniṣad, Introduction
*Sri Isopaniṣad, Invocation
*Sri Isopaniṣad, Mantra 1 (etc)

====Nectar of Devotion====

*Nectar of Devotion, Introduction
*Nectar of Devotion, Chapter 1 (etc.)

====Nectar of Instruction====

*Nectar of Instruction, Introduction
*Nectar of Instruction, Text 1 (etc.)

====Easy Journey to Other Planets====

*Easy Journey to Other Planets, Chapter 1 (etc.)

====Light of the Bhāgavata====

*Light of the Bhāgavata, Chapter 1 (etc.)

====Message of Godhead====

*Message of Godhead, Introduction
*Message of Godhead, Chapter 1 (etc.)

====Mukunda mālā-stotra====

*Mukunda mālā-stotra, Text 1 (etc.)

====Nārada-bhakti-sūtra====

*Nārada-bhakti-sūtra, Chapter 1, Sūtra 1 (etc.)

====Renunciation Through Wisdom====

*Renunciation Through Wisdom, Chapter 1 (etc.)

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====Bhagavad-gītā Lectures====

*Bhagavad-gītā Lecture, 6 January 1968, Vrndavana

====Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Lectures====

*Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Lecture, 6 January 1968, Vrndavana

====Caitanya-caritāmṛta Lectures====

*Caitanya-caritāmṛta Lecture, 6 January 1968, Vrndavana

====Sri Isopaniṣad Lectures====

*Sri Isopaniṣad Lecture, 6 January 1968, Vrndavana

====Nectar of Devotion Lectures====

*Nectar of Devotion Lecture, 6 January 1968, Vrndavana

====General Lectures====

*General Lecture, 6 January 1968, Vrndavana

====Brahma-saṁhitā Lectures====

*Brahma-saṁhitā Lecture, 6 January 1968, Vrndavana

====Conversations====

*Conversation, 6 January 1968, Vrndavana

====Morning Walks====

*Morning Walk, 6 January 1968, Vrndavana

====Letters====

*Letter, 6 January 1968, Vrndavana
*Letter, 6 January 1968, Unknown Place
*Letter, Unknown Date, Unknown Place

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As a well-wishing teacher, guide, and guru, Srila Prabhupada constantly trained students to progress to more mature stages of discipleship. His numerous instructions were recorded in his books, letters, lectures, and conversations. After many years of thematically mapping those instructions, Vanipedia now offers these introductory articles showing the training Srila Prabhupada personally imparted to his disciples. A delightful presentation of his instructions on on if we can is found within this Vaniquotes category '''[[Vaniquotes:Category:If We Can (Disciples of SP)| - If We Can (Disciples of SP)]]'''.

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{{VaniQuotebox|Any boy who comes there, please take special care of them. As it generally said, the child is the father of the man. So if we can train little boys to Krishna Consciousness, it will be a great help to our future activities|Any boy who comes there, please take special care of them. As it generally said, the child is the father of the man. So if we can train little boys to Krishna Consciousness, it will be a great help to our future activities. '''(Letter, 7 December 1969, London)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|At the time of death, somehow or other, if you can remember Narayana, Krsna, your life is successful. Therefore, practice, practice, while you are strong, while you are in good life, practice how to remember Narayana, Krsna, always|At the time of death, somehow or other, if you can remember Nārāyaṇa, Kṛṣṇa, your life is successful. Therefore, practice, practice, while you are strong, while you are in good life, practice how to remember Nārāyaṇa, Kṛṣṇa, always. '''(Bhagavad-gītā Lecture, 13 September 1973, London)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Distribution of books means propagation of our mission. If we can distribute KRSNA book in thousands upon thousands, automatically the Krsna Consciousness Movement will be spread up. You have rightly drawn the attention of the GBC on this point|If we can distribute KRSNA book in thousands upon thousands, automatically the Krsna Consciousness Movement will be spread up. You have rightly drawn the attention of the GBC on this point. '''(Letter, 6 January 1971, Calcutta)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|France is considered to have the most cultured people in Europe and if we can have some footing in France in the matter of Krishna Consciousness certainly this will be a great success|France is considered to have the most cultured people in Europe and if we can have some footing in France in the matter of Krishna Consciousness certainly this will be a great success. I am very glad that this subject matter is entrusted with you and I hope you will do it to your best capacity. '''(Letter, 19 December 1968, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|I had no objection of your coming to India. But if you can stay there in England and continue your festival program, that will be best. It is a very nice program. You should increase it as much as possible|I had no objection of your coming to India. But if you can stay there in England and continue your festival program, that will be best. It is a very nice program. You should increase it as much as possible. '''(Letter, 8 January 1975, London)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|The proposal that you shall have a cart moving in the Japanese Fair with Deities, kirtana and selling books is very, very nice proposal. If you can get sanction for it, it will be a very nice thing|The proposal that you shall have a cart moving in the Japanese Fair with Deities, kirtana and selling books is very, very nice proposal. If you can get sanction for it, it will be a very nice thing. I thank you very much for your constant and sincere efforts, and surely Krishna will bless you more and more for this. '''(Letter, 6 January 1968, Vrndavana)'''}}

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As a well-wishing teacher, guide, and guru, Srila Prabhupada constantly trained students to progress to more mature stages of discipleship. His numerous instructions were recorded in his books, letters, lectures, and conversations. After many years of thematically mapping those instructions, Vanipedia now offers these introductory articles showing the training Srila Prabhupada personally imparted to his disciples. A delightful presentation of his instructions on on how we is found within this Vaniquotes category '''[[Vaniquotes:Category:How We (Disciples of SP)| - How We (Disciples of SP)]]'''.

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{{VaniQuotebox|How can you write or how you can speak unless you think of Him? You are hearing about Krsna; you have to think, then you can speak. Otherwise not|How can you write or how you can speak unless you think of Him? You are hearing about Kṛṣṇa; you have to think, then you can speak. Otherwise not. '''(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Lecture, 23 March 1967, San Francisco)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|How you are advancing in Krsna consciousness, that will be tested at the time of your death. The examination will be at that time|How you are advancing in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, that will be tested at the time of your death. The examination will be at that time. So if that technique becomes perfect, then our life is perfect. At once you are transferred to the Kṛṣṇaloka. '''(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Lecture, 25 November 1968, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|I am very glad to note of how you are increasing the "Back To Godhead" distribution there in such a remote place. Our "Back To Godhead" is the backbone of our movement so we should always be thinking how to increase it increase it increase it|I am very glad to note of how you are increasing the "Back To Godhead" distribution there in such a remote place. Our "Back To Godhead" is the backbone of our movement so we should always be thinking how to increase it increase it increase it. '''(Letter, 21 November 1974, Bombay)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|I want to see all my disciples to live peacefully and execute such Krishna Consciousness. That is the perfection of life. It does not matter whether one is Brahmacari or householder, the real test is how he is executing Krishna Consciousness|I want to see all my disciples to live such peacefully and execute such Krishna Consciousness. That is the perfection of life. It does not matter whether one is Brahmacari or householder, the real test is how he is executing Krishna Consciousness. '''(Letter, 4 July 1968, Montreal)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Just see how you all are giving all of your time and energy and attention to serving Krishna and how this simple formula is having such effect of creating topmost yogis and saintly young persons|Just see how you all are giving all of your time and energy and attention to serving Krishna and how this simple formula is having such effect of creating topmost yogis and saintly young persons. '''(Letter, 5 March 1972, Calcutta)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Offer something. Just be in love with Him. Then just see how much peaceful you feel. How much tranquility you feel and how you are protected by Krsna, how you avoid insufficiency, how you become pure and how you make your progress in spiritual life|Offer something. Just be in love with Him. Then just see how much peaceful you feel. How much tranquility you feel and how you are protected by Kṛṣṇa, how you avoid insufficiency, how you become pure and how you make your progress in spiritual life. '''(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Lecture, 12 December 1966, New York)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|We have to simply repeat like parrot. Not exactly parrot. Parrot does not understand the meaning; he simply vibrates. But you should understand the meaning also; otherwise how you can explain?|We have to simply repeat like parrot. Not exactly parrot. Parrot does not understand the meaning; he simply vibrates. But you should understand the meaning also; otherwise how you can explain? So, so we want to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Simply prepare yourself how to repeat Kṛṣṇa's instructions very nicely, without any malinterpretation. '''(Caitanya-caritāmṛta Lecture, 6 April 1975, Mayapur)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Unless you get taste, how you can be attached to Krsna?|Beginning was the faith. This faith becomes established. You can... Nobody can move you. Tato niṣṭhā. Tato ruciḥ. Then you get some taste, how Kṛṣṇa consciousness is sweet. Tato niṣṭhā rucis tataḥ, athāsaktiḥ. Then attachment. Unless you get taste, how you can be attached to Kṛṣṇa?. '''(Bhagavad-gītā Lecture, 9 March 1975, London)'''}}


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{{VaniQuotebox|I do not have many followers, but I do have a select few. Because they are select, they will bring about a revolution in the world. One moon is sufficient to dissipate darkness|I do not have many followers, but I do have a select few. Because they are select, they will bring about a revolution in the world. One moon is sufficient to dissipate darkness. If there is one moon, there is no need for millions of stars. '''(Conversation, 2 September 1972, New Vrndavana)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|If one disciple is enlivened with Krsna consciousness, he can work as the moon. Otherwise so many foolish followers, what they'll do? Just like stars|If one disciple is enlivened with Kṛṣṇa consciousness, he can work as the moon. Otherwise so many foolish followers, what they'll do? Just like stars. Thousands and millions of stars, they cannot do anything. One moon is sufficient. '''(Nectar of Devotion Lecture, 9 January 1973, Bombay)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|If there is one moon, that is sufficient. What is the use of millions of stars twinkling. So that is our propaganda. If one man can understand what is Krsna philosophy, then my preaching is successful, that's all| If there is one moon, that is sufficient. What is the use of millions of stars twinkling. So that is our propaganda. If one man can understand what is Kṛṣṇa philosophy, then my preaching is successful, that's all. '''(Conversation, 12 April 1975, Hyderabad)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Say that all the ten thousand devotees, each of them is a moon, not a star|Say that all the ten thousand devotees, each of them is a moon, not a star. '''(Morning Walk, 5 June 1976, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|What is the value of the millions of stars? But one moon, oh, dissipate the whole darkness of night. Similarly, at least those who have taken to Krsna consciousness, you become, each of you become a moon and enlighten the world|What is the value of the millions of stars? But one moon, oh, dissipate the whole darkness of night. Similarly, at least those who have taken to Kṛṣṇa consciousness, you become, each of you become a moon and enlighten the world. '''(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Lecture, 29 November 1973, New York)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Try to preach this cult. But not that everyone will accept, but even a few percent, one percent of the whole population accept. Just like in the sky, there is one moon only and there are millions of stars. They're useless|Try to preach this cult. But not that everyone will accept, but even a few percent, one percent of the whole population accept. Just like in the sky, there is one moon only and there are millions of stars. They're useless. What is the value of the millions of stars? But one moon, oh, dissipate the whole darkness of night. '''(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Lecture, 29 November 1973, New York)'''}}


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== Quotes from Srila Prabhupada's teachings ==


{{VaniQuotebox|All you boys and girls who are now married, follow this instruction of Lord Caitanya, and show vivid example to the world how man and woman can be united, not for sense gratification but for the service of the Lord|All you boys and girls who are now married, follow this instruction of Lord Caitanya, and show vivid example to the world how man and woman can be united, not for sense gratification but for the service of the Lord. '''(Letter, 17 March 1970, Los Angeles)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Another thing is although I have brought this Sankirtana Movement to the Western World we cannot make it copyrighted. The Sankirtana Movement is not my invention. So how can it be copyrighted?|nt. The first thing is that I have already given you my word, so there is no need of an agreement with me. My word is final agreement, but if you want it for business reasons, I have no objections to sign it. But the wordings are not always clear. Another thing is although I have brought this Sankirtana Movement to the Western World we cannot make it copyrighted. The Sankirtana Movement is not my invention. So how can it be copyrighted? '''(Letter, 10 June 1969, New Vrndavana)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|Encourage the visitors, boys & girls as well as married couples, to understand the value of life & how they can peacefully & happily live if they follow the routine worship method in the temple and establish this in their home to be happy in all respects|So you encourage the visitors, boys and girls as well as married couples, to understand the value of life and how they can peacefully and happily live if they follow the routine worship method in the temple and establish this in their home to be happy in all respects. '''(Letter, 1 June 1969, New Vrndavana)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|First of all show your capacity that you have managed these two things very nicely. Why there should be complaint? How you can solve it? And why the temples should be maintained by collection of the BBT? It is meant for printing and constructing temples|First of all show your capacity that you have managed these things very nicely, these two things. Why there should be complaint? How you can solve it? And why the temples should be maintained by collection of the BBT? It is meant for printing and constructing temples. '''(Conversation, 25 March 1975, Mayapur)'''}}

{{VaniQuotebox|How you can think of Krsna always? That is not possible unless you become too much addicted. Just like if you love somebody, then you can think of him always|How you can think of Kṛṣṇa always? That is not possible unless you become too much addicted. Just like if you love somebody, then you can think of him always. '''(Bhagavad-gītā Lecture, 25 October 1975, Nairobi)'''}}

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