A Declaration of War Against Māyā - What the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Movement Is
The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is an authorized and scientific mission established to reclaim the fallen souls of this material world. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that this movement is not a mundane religious organization but a spiritual force intended to cleanse the human heart and reestablish the living entity's eternal relationship with God. As a declaration of war against the illusory energy of māyā, it provides a systematic method to transcend material suffering and achieve the highest perfection of life.
A Universal and Scientific Movement
The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is described as a non-sectarian and scientific approach to God realization. It is not limited to any particular religion, country, or class of men, but is intended for the benefit of all humanity. Based on prehistoric Vedic literature like the Bhagavad-gītā, it provides a universal platform where people from all backgrounds can join together to awaken their dormant spiritual life. This movement is the final touch of fortune for the world, offering a practical solution to all problems of life through the function of the soul.
- Actually this Krishna Consciousness movement is the greatest need of the present day situation of the world. It is authorized approved and very old, and practical. It can be accepted by any person in any part of the world; that is already tested.
- Factually this Krishna Consciousness movement is neither Hindu religion nor any other religion. It is the function of the soul.
- Krsna Consciousness Movement is not a sectarian religion, but it is a solution for all the problems of life. In other words, Krsna is good for everyone.
- The Krsna consciousness movement is not meant for fulfilling one's personal ambition, but it is a serious movement for the whole world.
A Fight Against a Risky Civilization
Śrīla Prabhupāda portrays the movement as a necessary protest and a fight against a civilization that keeps people in ignorance. Modern society often encourages people to live like animals, working hard for temporary material goals without understanding the soul. This movement is a challenge to that wrong civilization, aiming to save people from the risky state of irresponsible life. By eradicating godless ideologies and training people to surrender to Kṛṣṇa, the movement protects the world from complete disaster and the influence of nondevotees.
- At the modern age the people are simply kept into ignorance so that they can work like ass and cow and be satisfied. This is the present civilization. And this Krsna consciousness movement is a fight against this civilization, this wrong civilization.
- Our Movement is a declaration of war against Maya, that you can understand very well, so we have to recruit many fighting soldiers - so do it vigorously.
- At the present moment the human civilization is a very risky civilization, so in order to save them from this state of ignorance, this Krsna consciousness movement is essential.
- Our Krsna consciousness movement is a protest against all this nonsense. And therefore we, sometimes we are unpopular. But we don't care for that. Popular or unpopular, we must go on with our business.
The Greatest Welfare Activity
This movement is defined as the most beneficial welfare activity because it addresses the root cause of suffering: forgetfulness of God. By distributing the holy name and the knowledge of the spiritual kingdom, it offers the only panacea for the diseases of the material world. It is the life-giving movement that saves human society from falling into barbarianism or animalistic births in the future. As a gift from Lord Caitanya, it provides the unique opportunity for even the most fallen souls to achieve liberation and go back to Godhead.
- Actually this Krishna Consciousness Movement inaugurated by Lord Caitanya is the only panacea for all the diseases of the material world; the missing point is forgetfulness of God.
- Krsna consciousness movement is the greatest welfare activities to the human society. Those who are intelligent enough, they should try to understand it and help it as much as possible. Otherwise it is very risky civilization.
- Our movement is the greatest gift to the human race. They may not immediately appreciate it, but time will come and history will give evidence that this movement saved the human society from being fallen into barbarianism.
- If one has awakened his dormant love for Krsna, then what is the use in executing austerities and penances unnecessarily. The Krsna consciousness movement is the unique gift of Lord Caitanya to the fallen souls of this age.
The Process of Purification and Practice
The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement provides the practical training needed to clear the heart and mind of material contamination. It is a process of clearing the consciousness by hearing and chanting the holy names of the Lord. Devotees are trained to be absorbed in the thought of Kṛṣṇa twenty-four hours a day, which keeps them transcendental to the modes of material nature. This process is not a theoretical speculation but a practical application that brings one to the platform of goodness and eventually to the highest stage of pure devotional service.
- Krsna consciousness movement is hearing process. Just like we chant Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare. We are hearing the name of Krsna. By hearing we are understanding what is the form of Krsna.
- Krsna consciousness movement is the process of clearing the consciousness, and as soon as the consciousness is clear and pure it is transferred to the spiritual world for eternal life of knowledge and bliss.
- If you engage yourself in pure devotional service incessantly, without any stop, then you always remain transcendental, above these three gunas. So our Krsna consciousness movement is to keep the devotee above the three gunas.
- One should understand Sri Krsna Caitanya and Lord Sri Krsna from the Six Gosvamis in the parampara system. The Krsna consciousness movement is following as strictly as possible in the footsteps of the Gosvamis.
Strategic Outreach and Global Expansion
Under the guidance of Śrīla Prabhupāda, the movement has flourished all over the world through the grace of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. It is an international organization dedicated to invoking man's dormant spiritual life through book distribution, the opening of temples, and the performance of saṅkīrtana-yajña. Despite facing opposition, the movement continues to expand like an "epidemic" of spiritual realization, capturing the hearts of the younger generation. The mission depends on the sincere efforts of disciples to maintain this authorized framework and push the movement forward for the liberation of all souls.
- I am confident if this Krsna consciousness movement is taken seriously in India there will be very, very good thing. That is absolute.
- One politician in U.S.A., he has remarked that "This Krsna consciousness movement is increasing like an epidemic." He has said that. "And if we do not check it, one day it may take our government." He has opined like that.
- Krsna consciousness movement is now well spread all over the world. The framework is there. So anyone can go and preach this Krsna consciousness movement very easily and people will take it.
- Now the Krsna consciousness movement is going on in my presence. Now after my departure, if you do not do this, then it is lost. If you go on as you are doing now, then it will go on.
Conclusion
The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement stands as the most vital force for spiritual transformation in the modern age. It is a genuine, authorized mission that offers the only real solution to the manifold problems of human society. By shifting the focus of civilization from the perishable body to the imperishable soul, the movement provides a path to eternal peace and happiness. Śrīla Prabhupāda’s call is for all serious, thoughtful men to recognize the essential nature of this movement and to cooperate in spreading its life-giving message to every corner of the globe.
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