A Spiritual Revolution - Pushing On the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Movement
Pushing on the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is the core mandate given by Śrīla Prabhupāda to his followers. It signifies a proactive, determined, and courageous effort to broadcast the message of Godhead to a society afflicted by material advancement. This mission is not a passive religious observance but a spiritual revolution meant to overhaul the consciousness of the entire world. It requires devotees to be "strongly armed" with transcendental knowledge and to persist with "unflinching determination," even when faced with significant opposition or personal hardship.
The Warrior Spirit in Preaching
Śrīla Prabhupāda described the preachers of Kṛṣṇa consciousness as "mahā-bāhu" or strongly armed soldiers of the Lord. Their business is to push on the fight with māyā using the weapons of Kṛṣṇa’s glories. This work requires immense tolerance—being humbler than grass and more tolerant than a tree—to navigate the "difficult days" and "demoniac culture" prevalent in the world. Pushing on means continuing the mission regardless of whether one is alone or supported, healthy or ill, as long as the effort pleases the Supreme Lord.
- All the preachers of Krsna consciousness movement, they are maha-bahu, strongly armed by the weapons of Krsna. They cannot be defeated. They will push on the fight with maya, this illusion.
- For the devotees of the Lord there always many difficulties for propagating Krsna Consciousness among the nondevotee demons. But we must learn to tolerate all the difficulties and push on regardless of whatever obstacles we may be presented with.
- If you are sincere, if you follow the principles and push on this Krsna consciousness movement, nobody can kill you. You'll go forward, rest assured.
- In pushing on our sankirtana movement of Krsna consciousness, we might have to face difficult days, but we should always follow in the footsteps of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and do the needful according to the time and circumstances.
Pushing the Literature and Sankirtana
The primary strategy for this spiritual revolution is the pushing of transcendental books and the saṅkīrtana movement. Śrīla Prabhupāda identified book distribution as the only hope for reaching the intelligent class of men and the world at large. He encouraged his disciples to play some tricks for Kṛṣṇa's sake or use any honorable means—schools, libraries, or door-to-door sales—to get these literatures into the hands of the public. When book distribution and saṅkīrtana are pushed side by side with enthusiasm, the "torchbearers of Truth" can save the world from ruination.
- If this book distribution is managed properly, pushed on with great enthusiasm and determination and at the same time if our men keep spiritually strong, then the whole world will become Krishna conscious.
- Anyone reading our Krsna book, Nectar of Devotion, Teachings of Lord Caitanya and Bhagavad-gita will certainly become a Krsna conscious person. Someway or other we have to push these literatures, whether through schools, colleges, libraries, membership or ordinary sales.
- Sankirtana and Book Distribution should be pushed side by side, and there will be no difficulties. That is our experience.
- If you make a revolution of this sankirtana movement, everyone chanting and dancing, the government will be changed immediately. So push this movement.
Success Through Mutual Cooperation
A recurring theme in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions is that the movement can only be pushed successfully if the devotees work together. He called on his students to bury the hatchet, give up personal grudges, and use their intelligence to push ahead cooperatively. The strength of the movement depends on the mutual cooperative spirit of the devotees; without this unity, the mission risks being hampered by personal differences. Śrīla Prabhupāda noted that he was dependent on the mercy and cooperation of his disciples to push forward what he had started.
- The main thing is we must not carry grudges or continue to quarrel amongst one another. Bury the hatchet and join together to push on this movement cooperatively.
- The test of our actual dedication and sincerity to serve the Spiritual Master will be in this mutual cooperative spirit to push on this Movement and not make factions and deviate.
- I may inform you in this connection that what I am doing to push on this great movement in the world is all with your cooperation. It is not possible for me alone to execute this great responsibility.
- Please always keep the association of your good Godbrothers and sisters and work very cooperatively with them for pushing on this movement.
Recognition by Kṛṣṇa and the Spiritual Master
Pushing on is the highest form of yoga and the greatest welfare activity for human society. Śrīla Prabhupāda promised that those who struggle hard to push this movement will be blessed by Lord Caitanya and immediately recognized by Kṛṣṇa. Even if a preacher does not get many followers, Kṛṣṇa is satisfied by the sincere attempt to deliver others. This service is so pleasing to the Lord that He provides the preacher with the necessary intelligence, strength, and protection to continue the mission without any check.
- Anyone who is pushing on this Krsna consciousness movement, he is immediately recognized. Because Krsna wants. . . We are all sons of Krsna. He wants us back to home, live with Him comfortably, without any disadvantage of conditional life. Freedom.
- According to place, time, and surroundings, try to push on this Sankirtana cult as far as possible and Krishna will be very very much pleased upon you.
- Lord Jesus Christ, he also prayed for the sinful persons. So this is very good. If we struggle hard to push this movement, then, even we, you don't get any follower, Krsna will be satisfied.
- You have come forward to help me. I shall request you all that I shall go away, but you shall live. Don't give up pushing on this movement, and you'll be blessed by Lord Caitanya and His Divine Grace Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Goswami Prabhupada.
Conclusion
Pushing on the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is the sacred duty that ensures the legacy of Śrīla Prabhupāda continues to save suffering humanity. It is a dynamic process that requires devotees to remain pure, enthusiastic, and optimistic in the face of a dangerous civilization. By rigidly following the regulative principles and working in a spirit of love and trust, the soldiers of the saṅkīrtana movement can effect a revolutionary change all over the world. Śrīla Prabhupāda’s final request to his disciples was simple yet profound: Don't give up pushing on this movement. In doing so, they not only fulfill the mission of the previous ācāryas but also achieve the highest perfection of life and the eternal favor of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
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