# Preaching Is the Essence Compiled by Rāmeśvara dāsa Swami and Śubhānanda dāsa brahmacārī. A comprehensive collection of Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings on the importance, methods, and glories of preaching Kṛṣṇa consciousness. --- ## Part I: The Glories of Preaching ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/glories-of-preaching|The Glories of Preaching Kṛṣṇa Consciousness]] The mission of the Lord to liberate conditioned souls; the saṅkīrtana movement as Lord Caitanya's pastime; the Lord's desire to spread His mercy throughout the world. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/dear-to-krsna|One Who Preaches Is Dear to Lord Kṛṣṇa]] The preacher is recognized by Kṛṣṇa; preachers are dear to the Lord; protection by Lord Nṛsiṅhadeva; the Lord takes the preacher back to Godhead. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/krsna-empowers|Kṛṣṇa Empowers the Preacher]] The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement spreads by the mercy of Lord Kṛṣṇa and Lord Caitanya; how the Lord empowers sincere preachers. --- ## Part II: The Duty and Welfare of Preaching ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/duty-to-preach|It Is the Duty of the Devotee to Preach]] Lord Caitanya's order to preach; the duty of every disciple; preachers must rise from the neophyte stage; book distribution as the center of our activities. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/preaching-welfare|Preaching Is the Highest Welfare Activity]] Preaching as the greatest welfare work; making people happy through saṅkīrtana; the remedy for world peace; correcting society's flaws through Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/preach-to-everyone|Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Should Be Distributed to Everyone]] The saṅkīrtana movement preached without restriction; approaching everyone impartially; distributing Kṛṣṇa consciousness unconditionally. --- ## Part III: Qualities of an Effective Preacher ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/compassion|Preaching Is Based on Compassion]] Compassion for the suffering souls; the preacher's attitude; mercy as the foundation of preaching. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/tolerance|The Preacher Should Practice Tolerance]] Tolerance in the face of difficulties; dealing with opposition and criticism; titiksava karunikah. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/purity|To Be Effective, the Preacher Must Be Pure]] Following the regulative principles; purity as the force; qualifications for effective preaching. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/know-philosophy|Preachers Must Know the Philosophy]] The importance of philosophical understanding; studying the scriptures; being prepared to answer questions. --- ## Part IV: Methods of Preaching ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/how-to-preach|How to Preach]] Practical techniques for preaching; effective methods of presentation; adjusting the message for the audience. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/opposing-arguments|Dealing With Opposing Arguments]] Responding to objections; defeating atheistic philosophy; maintaining composure; preaching to demons and nonbelievers. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/dress|Preachers May Wear Ordinary Dress]] Flexibility in external presentation; dress according to circumstance; the example of Sanātana Gosvāmī. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/men-and-women|Both Men and Women Should Preach]] The role of women in preaching; everyone can participate in spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness; husband and wife preaching together. --- ## Part V: Preaching in Context ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/preaching-vs-seclusion|Preaching vs. Chanting in Seclusion]] Active preaching versus solitary practice; visiting holy places; the superiority of preaching. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/temples-and-deity|Preaching, Temple Construction and Deity Worship]] The relationship between preaching and temple establishment; Deity worship in the context of outreach; book distribution as the greater mṛdaṅga. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/hearing-benefits|Benefits of Hearing Kṛṣṇa-kathā]] The value of hearing Vedic literature; how kṛṣṇa-kathā purifies the heart; giving people a chance to hear about Kṛṣṇa. --- ## Part VI: The Future and Additional Instructions ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/future-of-movement|The Future of the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Movement]] The spreading of the saṅkīrtana movement; Lord Caitanya's prediction; the movement will inundate the world. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/giving-contributions|Benefits of Giving Contributions to Devotees]] The spiritual benefit of supporting Kṛṣṇa conscious activities; ajñāta-sukṛti; being freed from sinful reactions. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/other-instructions|Other Important Instructions Concerning Preaching]] Additional guidance from Śrīla Prabhupāda on qualifications, methods, and the transcendental nature of preaching activities. --- *See also: [[wiki/compile/siksamrita|Śikṣāmṛta]] · [[wiki/compile/namamrita|Śrī Nāmāmṛta]] · [[wiki/compile/spiritual-master-disciple|The Spiritual Master and the Disciple]] · [[wiki/compile/varnasrama-dharma|Speaking About Varṇāśrama-dharma]]*