Vital Mission of Propagating the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Movement
The Vital Mission of Propagating the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Movement is the lifeblood of the Gauḍīya-Vaiṣṇava tradition as presented by Śrīla Prabhupāda. He explains that this mission is the only remedy for the physical and spiritual suffering of human society. It is not a sectarian attempt to recruit members, but a vigorous effort to reestablish the eternal religion of the soul (sanātana-dharma) through the authorized methods of hearing, chanting, and distributing transcendental knowledge.
Empowerment Through Divine Mercy
The propagation of Kṛṣṇa consciousness is not achieved by mundane scholarship or administrative skill, but through the empowerment received from the spiritual master and the Supreme Lord. Śrīla Prabhupāda notes that when a devotee is sincere, they are given the "transcendental power" to write books and broadcast the message without being hampered by material obstacles. This mission is a continuation of Lord Caitanya's appearance, which was specifically intended to propagate the religious process of the age—the chanting of the holy names.
- As soon as one is favored by the mercy of the spiritual master and the Lord, one is immediately given all the power necessary to write books and propagate the Krsna consciousness movement without being hampered by material considerations.
- At present by the grace of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, His cult is being propagated all over the world.
- The fundamental religious system in the Age of Kali is the chanting of the holy name of Krsna. Unless empowered by Krsna, one cannot propagate the sankirtana movement.
- I am getting more and more enthused that my spiritual children are growing to Krishna Consciousness, and I can hope each one of you in future will be able to propagate this transcendental message.
Mobilizing Every Resource for Kṛṣṇa
In the Vital Mission of Propagating the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Movement, every material facility is viewed as an opportunity for service. This principle of yukta-vairāgya (renunciation through engagement) encourages devotees to use wealth and opulence to construct large temples and publish authorized books in various languages. Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasized that book distribution is the most effective form of propagation, as it reawakens the sleeping soul through the "two mṛdaṅgas" of literature and street chanting.
- Distribution of books means propagation of our mission. If we can distribute KRSNA book in thousands upon thousands, automatically the Krsna Consciousness Movement will be spread up. You have rightly drawn the attention of the GBC on this point.
- A devotee knows how to engage himself and others in the service of Krsna completely, as well as all the wealth of the world in the matter of propagating Krsna consciousness. Rest assured.
- If one has money, instead of constructing costly temples, one should spend his money for the publication of authorized books in different languages for propagating the Krsna consciousness movement.
- The people in general can be reached very well by the distribution of our literatures and by the propagation of Sankirtana in the streets. These are our two mrdangas for reawakening the sleeping conditioned souls.
Compassion and Boldness in Preaching
True advancement in spiritual life is measured by one's compassion for others. Śrīla Prabhupāda teaches that while some may seek their own salvation, the advanced devotee works tirelessly to propagate the movement, even in the face of "nondevotee demons" and material obstacles. This work requires one to be bolder than a lion yet humbler than a blade of grass. Such selfless service ensures that the devotee receives special protection from Kṛṣṇa and will never fall down.
- One who is interested in his own salvation is not as advanced in Krsna consciousness as one who feels compassion for others and who therefore propagates the Krsna consciousness movement.
- 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.
- One must be very bold so that he can conquer these enemies of Krsna consciousness. Not caring for the good and bad of this material world, one must boldly propagate Krsna consciousness.
- Such an advanced devotee (he who propagates the Krsna consciousness movement) will never fall down, for Krsna will give him special protection. That is the sum and substance of the Krsna consciousness movement.
A Universal Educational Propaganda
The propagation of Kṛṣṇa consciousness is an "educational propaganda" meant for all living entities, without any bar for those born in so-called lower families. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that by following the footsteps of Lord Caitanya, this mission reestablishes the sense that "everything belongs to God." Whether through music, dance, love feasts, or university lectures, the goal is to introduce the formula of spiritual realization to the entire world, helping people reestablish the varṇāśrama-dharma system and return back to Godhead.
- This Krsna consciousness movement is an educational propaganda. Don't take it as a sectarian faith or religion.
- The purpose of our Krsna consciousness movement is to propagate this advanced scientific idea (of entering the spiritual world) to people in general, and the process is very simple. Simply by chanting the holy names of God.
- Propagate our processes of Sankirtana, sumptuous Love feasts, and reading literatures of Krishna Consciousness, and surely many persons will be attracted to join this sublime movement.
- There is no bar to propagating the Krsna consciousness movement even among people who are born in candala, mleccha or yavana families.
Conclusion
The Vital Mission of Propagating the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Movement is the essential work of the modern age. By following the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda and the previous ācāryas, devotees act as instruments of divine grace to reawaken the sleeping souls of humanity. Every dollar spent, every book distributed, and every name chanted contributes to a global spiritual renaissance. Śrīla Prabhupāda’s life and soul were dedicated to this propagation, and he invited every intelligent person to take up this cause seriously. As the mission expands to every town and village, it fulfills the desire of Lord Caitanya and offers the only real path to peace, prosperity, and the ultimate destination—the spiritual world.
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