# 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. --- ## Contents ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/1|Chapter 1: A Drop From the Ocean of the Nectar of the Glories of Preaching]] The mission of the Lord to liberate conditioned souls; the saṁkīrtana movement as Lord Caitanya's pastime; the Lord's desire to spread His mercy throughout the world. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/2|Chapter 2: 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/3|Chapter 3: Preaching Is the Highest Welfare Activity]] Preaching as the greatest welfare work; making people happy through saṁkīrtana; the remedy for world peace; correcting society's flaws through Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/4|Chapter 4: Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Should Be Distributed to Everyone]] The saṁkīrtana movement preached without restriction; approaching everyone impartially; distributing Kṛṣṇa consciousness unconditionally. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/5|Chapter 5: 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/6|Chapter 6: Kṛṣṇa Empowers the Preacher]] The Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement spreads by the mercy of Lord Kṛṣṇa and Lord Caitanya. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/7|Chapter 7: 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/8|Chapter 8: The Preacher Should Practice Tolerance]] Tolerance in the face of difficulties; dealing with opposition and criticism. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/9|Chapter 9: 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/10|Chapter 10: Conditioned Souls Benefit From Hearing Kṛṣṇa-kathā]] The value of hearing Vedic literature; how kṛṣṇa-kathā purifies the heart. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/11|Chapter 11: The Future of the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Movement]] The spreading of the saṁkīrtana movement; predictions and hopes for the future. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/12|Chapter 12: Preaching, Temple Construction and Deity Worship]] The relationship between preaching and temple establishment; Deity worship in the context of outreach. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/13|Chapter 13: Preachers Must Know the Philosophy]] The importance of philosophical understanding; studying the scriptures; being prepared to answer questions. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/14|Chapter 14: Preaching Method (How to Preach)]] Practical techniques for preaching; effective methods of presentation. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/15|Chapter 15: How a Preacher Should Deal With Opposing Arguments]] Responding to objections; defeating atheistic philosophy; maintaining composure. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/16|Chapter 16: Preachers May Wear Ordinary Dress]] Flexibility in external presentation; dress according to circumstance. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/17|Chapter 17: The Benefits of Giving Contributions]] The spiritual benefit of supporting Kṛṣṇa conscious activities. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/18|Chapter 18: Preaching Is More Important Than Chanting In Seclusion]] Active preaching versus solitary practice; visiting holy places; the superiority of preaching. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/19|Chapter 19: Both Men And Women Preach]] The role of women in preaching; everyone can participate in spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness. ### [[wiki/compile/preaching-is-the-essence/20|Chapter 20: Other Important Instructions Concerning Preaching]] Additional guidance and instructions from Śrīla Prabhupāda. --- *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]]*