Establishing a Worldwide Preaching Organization
Śrīla Prabhupāda envisioned and actively established a truly global spiritual institution. He frequently explained that the sublime path of Kṛṣṇa consciousness is the only genuine remedy for a world deeply afflicted by material strife. Through his teachings, we learn how true global unity and peace can be practically achieved by maintaining a highly disciplined, worldwide organization dedicated to the Supreme Lord.
Fulfilling the Mission of the Acaryas
Śrīla Prabhupāda humbly attributed the immense global expansion of the movement to the desires and penances of his spiritual master, Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura. He emphasized that this worldwide preaching effort is not a new invention, but the continuation of a divine, historical mission to spread Vedic culture everywhere.
- From the childhood he is strict brahmacari, Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami Maharaja. And he underwent very severe penances for starting this movement, worldwide movement. That was his mission.
- What was my childhood play (Rathayatra) 65 years ago is now a worldwide event. The same Radha-Govindaji worship and Jagannatha worship is going on all over the world.
- There is ample opportunity for spreading this original Indian cultural movement all over the world, and because you have interest in it, I shall be very glad to hear from you by return of post how you can cooperate in this world wide movement.
- At present, we have about 100 centers worldwide and about 10,000 fully dedicated students in those centers. You are welcome to visit or stay in any of our centers for your spiritual advancement.
The Antidote to Global Ruination
Observing the racial strife, civil wars, and deep suffering caused by materialistic advancement, Śrīla Prabhupāda presented Kṛṣṇa consciousness as the ultimate solution. He stressed that a worldwide organization is absolutely necessary to save human society from impending ruin and to bring about true prosperity.
- Our path is genuine sublime and easy. So there must be an world wide organization for pushing the movement in the Human society so much afflicted by material advancement only. This is only medium to save the people from ruination.
- I am confident of this great Krsna Consciousness Movement for worldwide peace and prosperity. I am therefore coming to India as of the 29th August, 1970, to meet all respectable Indians to help me in this great Movement.
- Racial strife, civil wars, violent revolutions, and world wars so common in the modern age are all caused by the whimsical and selfish nature of impious men.
- Now people have to understand that Krsna is God. There is no "different role" for the Vedic culture. The role is the same worldwide.
Creating a Genuine United Nations
Śrīla Prabhupāda pointed out that mundane political bodies fail to unite people because they ignore the Supreme Lord. By contrast, the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement creates a real worldwide nation by uniting individuals from all religious and ethnic backgrounds in the common service of God.
- Real United Nation. Here is Christian, here is Jew, here is African, here is Muhammadan - everything. Worldwide. That is real United Nation.
- The nations of the world are very eager to again have one state under one flag, but for this they must seek the favor of Lord Krsna, who alone can help us become one worldwide nation.
- Our Hare Krishna Land is an international institution for preaching Krishna Consciousness all over the world. So, I am seeking your sympathy for these world-wide activities.
The Necessity of Strict Discipline
To sustain such a massive international institution, Śrīla Prabhupāda instituted strict structural management. He taught that managing a worldwide organization requires the highest standards of devotional discipline, complete obedience, and the administrative oversight of central governing bodies.
- I have formed this GBC for that purpose, to keep the devotional standards at the highest level and at the same time to manage a world-wide organization.
- Obedience is the first law of discipline. We are thinking of a great world wide organization which is not possible to be executed if there is disobedience.
- I shall see that they may grant some more concession. You have to convince the carrying company that our this world wide Krishna Consciousness movement, so everything required is for the help of this society.
- I am in due receipt of the BBT Trustees report and have heard your proposal for funding the Mayapur project. Yes your proposal sounds very nice and you may do it. It is very good that this project be a world-wide effort.
Conclusion
Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings reveal that true global peace and unity can never be achieved through superficial political adjustments. The root cause of modern warfare and societal fracture is the selfish, impious nature of humanity when disconnected from the Supreme Lord. By establishing a strictly disciplined, worldwide preaching organization, he provided the practical framework for a spiritual United Nations. When people of all backgrounds come together to recognize Kṛṣṇa as the supreme father, the genuine, sublime path of devotion can spread globally, saving society from material ruination and instituting an era of authentic peace and prosperity.
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