‘If the Krsna consciousness movement spreads all over the world, and if by the grace of Krsna everyone accepts it, the thinking of envious people will change. Everyone will think of the welfare of others. Therefore Prahlada Maharaja prays,sivam mitho dhiya. In material activities, everyone is envious of others, but in Krsna consciousness, no one is envious of anyone else; everyone thinks of the welfare of others. Therefore Prahlada Maharaja prays that everyone’s mind may become gentle by being fixed at the lotus feet of Krsna (bhajatad adhoksaje). As indicated elsewhere in Srimad-Bhagavatam (sa vai manah krsna-padaravindayoh) and as advised by Lord Krsna in Bhagavad-gita (18.65), man-mana bhava mad-bhaktah, one should constantly think of the lotus feet of Lord Krsna. Then one’s mind will certainly be cleansed (ceto-darpana-marjanam).’ (SB 5.18.9 purport)
“Krishna consciousness means always thinking of Krishna. By always thinking of Krishna, ceto-darpana-marjanam—our consciousness will be purified, we will become happy, and we will think of the welfare of others. That is why we have temples. That is why we are undertaking building a new temple here—to give people a chance to come and think of Krishna and become happy and peaceful and bring peace to the world. That is the only motive. Devotees are so selfless. It takes a lot of effort to get architectural drawings made, get permits from the government, organize the materials and contractors, and raise funds. It requires great endeavor. But that is the merciful nature of Vaishnavas—they want to do good for others by spreading Krishna consciousness.”
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