Srila Prabhupada Siddhanta

Authorized Conclusions Regarding Srila Prabhupada,
Great Vaisnavas, and the Mission and Teachings
of the Krishna Consciousness Movement

Introduction

The Krishna consciousness movement is a global congregation based on the instructions of the Vedic scriptures, the world’s most ancient and complete books of spiritual science. Specifically, we follow the teachings of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, whose activities and symptoms prove that he is the predicted great personality (shakty-avesa-avatar) who establishes the mission of God, or Krishna, worldwide. We recognize and accept that Srila Prabhupada is a pure representative of Lord Krishna and the current link in the Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya Sampradaya. Everyone can attain full perfection by following Srila Prabhu­pada.

In numerous letters and instructions to his followers, Srila Prabhupada urged, “Please study all of my books very thoroughly.” (Letter, December 1974.) He often warned his disciples, “When the waves of maya attack, your little sentiment for Krishna may not save you. All my disciples must be thoroughly trained in the philosophy of Krishna consciousness.” (Letter, May 1972). He urged his leading preachers to diligently train devotees rather than constantly canvass for converts: “What’s the use of so many devotees if none of them are knowledgeable.” (Letter, 1972). Thus, Srila Prabhupada worked tirelessly, night and day, to carefully translate, explain and publish the most important Vaisnava scriptures, such as Srimad-Bhagavatam, Caitanya-caritamrta, Srimad Bhagavad-gita, and Sri Bhaktirasamrita Sindhu (Nectar of Devotion).

Several of Srila Prabhupada’s disciples have worked together to create this document, a collection of essential truths, or tattvas, which are like effulgent jewels gathered from Srila Prabhupada’s books, conversations and lectures. By his preaching, Srila Prabhupada churned the ocean of transcendental nectar for the benefit of every living being in the universe, particularly his dedicated disciples. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the most munificent avatar of Lord Krishna, insisted that His devotees chant the glories of Sri Sri Radha-Krishna constantly and live purely, without material attachments. Without carefully understanding and appreciating the importance of the nitya-siddha devotees of Lord Caitanya, no one can successfully follow the transcendental sadhana and mood of service that leads irrevocably to Lord Caitanya’s fabulous benediction of pure Krishna consciousness, prema-bhakti. Without the blessings of a great Vaisnava like Srila Prabhupada, no one can advance to the higher stages of Krishna consciousness. All sastras and all great authorities confirm this principle as fundamental and everlasting.

To glorify Srila Prabhupada and the great teachers of Krishna consciousness, and to defend Their mission, we, a few disciples of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, offer this collection of essential truths for Their pleasure. Without understanding these spiritual facts very carefully, according to guru, sastra and sadhu, the infallible Vedic authority, no one can preach or practice pure Krishna consciousness. We pray this transcendental document regarding ‘the Supreme Lord, His empowered devotees and devotional service will benefit every living being in the universe, even without their immediate knowledge. We pray that by Lord Nityananda’s divine grace, this brief but concise treatise of Krishna consciousness will help many generations of Srila Prabhupada’s disciples remain pure devotees of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Sri Krishna Caitanya Mahaprabhu.
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