Supreme Welfare Work - Teaching the Science of Kṛṣṇa Consciousness
The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is not a sectarian faith but a scientific educational process designed to solve the fundamental problems of human existence. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that teaching this science is the greatest service to humanity, as it enlightens people about their eternal relationship with God and saves them from the cycle of birth and death.
A Revolutionary Educational Process
In modern society, there are many departments of knowledge, yet the science of the soul is often neglected. Śrīla Prabhupāda describes the teaching of Kṛṣṇa consciousness as a revolutionary necessity that should be integrated into schools and colleges to provide citizens with a sense of responsibility and moral integrity.
- Krsna consciousness is not a sectarian religious faith; it is a teaching process for understanding the Supreme Lord and our relationship with Him.
- Unfortunately, we have got departments of knowledge in our educational system, but actually there is no department of knowledge where Krsna consciousness is taught scientifically. That is a great necessity of the present day.
- Last night the topic of my lecture at our Delhi pandal was the necessity for teaching Krishna Consciousness in all our schools and colleges. This is a revolutionary thought.
- Our teaching, Krsna consciousness, is perfect because we have taken the lesson from Krsna. Just try to understand how perfect we are. We don't say anything as "I think," "maybe," "perhaps." No. We never say so. We say definite.
The Responsibility to Teach from Childhood
The most critical time for spiritual education is during childhood. Drawing from the life of Prahlāda Mahārāja, Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasizes that parents and teachers must take the responsibility to teach Kṛṣṇa consciousness from the very beginning to ensure a bright future for the world.
- Prahlada Maharaja, a great devotee and authority in our line said, Krishna consciousness should be taught from the beginning of Childhood.
- Our request to all the guardians of the boys and girls present here, or the teachers, that they should teach from the very beginning this Krsna consciousness, or God consciousness. Otherwise the future of the world is not very bright.
- So spiritual training should be given from the very beginning. In the Srimad-Bhagavatam, Prahlada Maharaja has instructed that spiritual consciousness or Krishna Consciousness should be taught to the children from the very beginning.
- The father and mother should have determination that - The child I produce, I give birth, if I cannot teach him Krsna conscious, surrender to Krsna, I shall not beget any child.
Reforming Society through Divine Science
The teaching of Kṛṣṇa consciousness acts as a social medicine to eradicate demoniac mentalities and sinful habits. By educating people in this science, the movement helps them achieve peace, character, and a direct relationship with the Supreme Lord, Vasudeva.
- The only means to eradicate the demoniac mentality in society is to teach the science of Krsna consciousness.
- Having taken note of all the disaster and corruption wreaked by the demons, it is the moral responsibility of every citizen in the world to learn and teach the science of Krsna consciousness.
- To enlighten them (the poor, we are opening centers) in Krsna consciousness and reform their character by teaching them how to avoid illicit sex, intoxication, meat-eating and gambling, which are the most sinful activities and which cause people to suffer, life after life.
- Whatever position one may have, if he is fully conversant with the science of Krsna, Krsna consciousness, he can become a bona fide spiritual master, initiator or teacher of the science.
Conclusion
Śrīla Prabhupāda teaches that Kṛṣṇa consciousness is the great necessity of human society. By learning and teaching this science, we can solve the problems of life and return home, back to Godhead. This educational process is the most effective way to serve humanity, as it addresses the needs of the soul and establishes a permanent foundation for peace and happiness.
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