What should we pray at the time of death.

Hare Krishna,

I am still confused and please advice me with your knowledge and experience. Many times I think, but could not made my mind fixed on one thought. 

I heard lectures, it says ultimate purpose of human life is to remember KRISHNA at the time of death and GO BACK to godhead. However many Sr.Vaishnavas also say you should ask for service for spreading KRISHNA Consciousness. So I am confused as -

1. Shall I aspire for going back to Godhead ? OR

2. Shall I aspire to take birth again and help in Prabhupada's mission ?

Can anyone please guide me on this ?

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  • E-Counselor

    Hare Krsna Prabhuji,

    PAMHO.

    What you have raised is a very valid point. In my experience, I have seen 2 schools of thought among existing devotees. One  says that one should want to go back home, back to Godhead at the end of this life itself. This has been explained by Rankin prabhuji.

    Another says that the desire to go back home, back to Godhead is also a desire. One shoudl have complete surrender and unalloyed devotion - one should only pray for devotion and devotional service. Then one leaves the area and nature of service to the lord and wants to become a mere instrument in the hands of the lord. Then the lord decides whether this soul shoudl serve in Goloka, in Vaikuntha, on Earth or in Hell. One only prays for one thing - wherever You decide to keep me, whatever You decide to do to me, please grant me only one wish - I shoudl be able to remember You in all circumstances and at all times.

    You can take your pick - which one appeals to your heart more. You can adopt that mood.

    Haribol,

    Your servant,

    Rashmi

  • Hare Krishna,

    It is our task as followers of Shrila Prabhupada, to go Back to Godhead at the end of this Life.

    Go Home quickly, that is the order.

    While you are here, however...  make new devotees, and train them.

    Have Krishna Conscious children and families.

    Then, you may feel free to return to Godhead, because you have left behind Trained Devotees to carry on the Society's work!

    All Glories to Shrila Prabhupada!

  • Hanuman ji has chosen to stay back and hear Raam Katha instead of going back to Godhead. This is a big example for staying back, however many examples are available for going back to godhead.

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