Determined in Kṛṣṇa Consciousness - The Path to Ultimate Success
To revive one's original, eternal relationship with the Supreme Lord requires an unbreakable vow. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that the practice of Kṛṣṇa consciousness is entirely natural, but because of the relentless attacks of material illusion, a devotee must be armed with absolute, unyielding determination to achieve ultimate success.
The Foundation of Firm Resolve
Without a strong internal commitment, external changes of occupation or location will not bring peace. Śrīla Prabhupāda points out that a devotee must rigorously search their own heart to ensure their basic faith and determination are fixed solely on the execution of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
- Search out in yourself whether that basic determination and faith in our Krsna consciousness program is strong in you, and whether if, by going here or going there or doing this or doing that, this determination and faith will be enhanced.
- Unless the basic determination to become successful in Krsna consciousness is there, any type of occupation or any place where you are serving Krsna will similarly become a source of restlessness and troubling of your mind.
- The determination is difficult, Krsna Consciousness is not difficult; Krsna Consciousness is natural. One knows how to love another, so instead of loving so many others, one can very easily take to the business of loving Krsna.
- Those who are in knowledge of everything are determined to execute Krsna consciousness.
Strength and Patience in Practice
Spiritual life is a serious endeavor meant for individuals of great character. Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasizes that the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is not a refuge for the lazy; it demands immense physical and mental strength, patience, and the fighting spirit of dṛḍha-vrata to combat māyā.
- It is not Krsna consciousness movement is for the lazy fellow. No. It is meant for the strong man: strong in body, strong in mind, strong in determination. Everything strong, strong in brain.
- Patience is required for the successful discharges of Krsna conscious duties. Krsna is pleased to award benediction upon the aspiring devotee engaged in His service with patience determination and regularity.
- One must be determined. So maya may check my progress in Krsna consciousness, but I must fight maya. This determination wanted. Drdha-vratah. Bhajante mam drdha-vratah. That is wanted.
- The practice of yoga, especially bhakti-yoga in Krsna consciousness, may appear to be a very difficult job. But if anyone follows the principles with great determination, the Lord will surely help, for God helps those who help themselves.
Spreading the Mission
The determination cultivated in personal practice must manifest as vigorous preaching. Śrīla Prabhupāda instructs that all members of the movement must enthusiastically broadcast this transcendental science to the public, boldly confronting any obstacles with the fearless conviction of Prahlāda Mahārāja.
- Go on preaching with full vigor and determination, keep our standard of Krsna Consciousness always at the highest level.
- I am very pleased with your preaching, please continue with all enthusiasm and determination and win the hearts of all your fellow countrymen by offering this authorized process of Krishna Consciousness.
- All the members of our Krsna consciousness movement, whether they be grhasthas or sannyasis, should try to spread the Krsna consciousness movement with determination, and Krsna will supply all necessities.
- Nonetheless, confronting all kinds of difficulties, we must spread the Krsna consciousness movement with great determination, like that of Prahlada Maharaja.
The Ultimate Solution
Time in the human form of life is incredibly precious. He notes that serious devotees refuse to waste a single moment; they diligently study the authorized scriptures to protect themselves from fools, harboring the singular determination to permanently end their entanglement in the material world.
- You must read. Why I am writing so many books? Not a single moment waste. If you want to become successful in Krsna consciousness, don't lose even a single moment. That should be the first determination.
- A Krsna conscious person should not be bewildered by fools; he should avoid all unauthorized commentaries and interpretations on Bhagavad-gita and proceed in Krsna consciousness with determination and firmness.
- One should be strongly determined in Krsna consciousness, and that is the way to ultimate success.
- Those who are coming to the touch of Krsna consciousness and initiated to execute, they should be very determined that "In this life we shall make a solution. No more. No more coming again." That should be our determination.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasizes that unwavering determination is the lifeblood of advancement in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Although loving Kṛṣṇa is the constitutional and most natural function of the soul, the path back to Godhead requires the fierce resolve of a warrior to combat the incessant, distracting forces of māyā. The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is expressly designed for those who are strong in body, mind, and intelligence—devotees who are willing to execute their duties with immense patience and regularity. This profound internal strength naturally overflows into vigorous preaching, where devotees, inspired by the fearless example of Prahlāda Mahārāja, confront all worldly difficulties to distribute this authorized science. By rigorously studying the scriptures to avoid the misleading interpretations of foolish men, and by refusing to waste a single moment of their valuable human life, sincere practitioners forge an unbreakable vow. Their ultimate, resolute determination is to permanently solve the problem of material existence, ensuring that this life is their absolute last in the cycle of birth and death.
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