# Determination *On the importance of firm resolve in Kṛṣṇa consciousness* --- ### Niścayāt > Niścayāt means determination. One must be determined: "In this life I will go back to Godhead. I will not waste this opportunity." This determination is essential. — [[spoken/1970/701219sb.sur|Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 6.1.34–39, Surat, 1970]] --- ### No Turning Back > Once you take to Kṛṣṇa consciousness, don't turn back. Whatever difficulties come, continue. This determination will take you to the goal. — [[spoken/1972/721017sb.vrn|Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.2.6, Vṛndāvana, 1972]] --- ### Not Disturbed > A devotee is determined. He is not disturbed by material conditions. Whatever happens, he continues his Kṛṣṇa consciousness. This is determination. — [[spoken/1968/680816jm.mon|Janmāṣṭamī Lecture, Montreal, 1968]] --- ### Fixed Intelligence > Vyavasāyātmikā buddhir ekeha kuru-nandana. Those who are on this path are resolute in purpose, and their aim is one. This one-pointed determination is essential. — [[spoken/1970/700508ip.la|Śrī Īśopaniṣad, Mantra 6, Los Angeles, 1970]] --- ### Remain Together > Our this new bride and bridegroom should always remember that in any condition of life they should remain together. This determination—"We will remain together and continue Kṛṣṇa consciousness"—is essential. — [[spoken/1969/690604in.nv|Initiation Lecture, New Vṛndāvana, 1969]] --- ### Demonic Age > It is not that you will be successful everywhere. Because it is demonic age. But you, more you become yourself sincere, you'll be successful. So be determined and continue. — [[spoken/1972/721017sb.vrn|Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.2.6, Vṛndāvana, 1972]] --- ### Kṛṣṇa Will Help > If you are determined, Kṛṣṇa will help you. He says in Bhagavad-gītā: ye yathā māṁ prapadyante. As you surrender, He reciprocates. So be determined, and Kṛṣṇa will help. — [[spoken/1970/700508ip.la|Śrī Īśopaniṣad, Mantra 6, Los Angeles, 1970]] --- ### Patient Endeavor > Spiritual advancement requires patient endeavor. Utsāhān niścayād dhairyāt. One must be enthusiastic, determined, and patient. This combination will bring success. — [[spoken/1970/701219sb.sur|Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 6.1.34–39, Surat, 1970]] --- ### The Goal Is Fixed > The goal is fixed—to go back to Godhead. Whatever difficulties come in between, we should be determined to continue. Just like a traveler who is determined to reach his destination. — [[spoken/1972/721017sb.vrn|Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.2.6, Vṛndāvana, 1972]] --- ### Strong Resolve > My Guru Mahārāja used to say that "Purity is the force." If you remain pure and determined, then you will have all force. Your determination will be strong. — [[spoken/1972/721017sb.vrn|Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.2.6, Vṛndāvana, 1972]] --- *10 quotes from Śrīla Prabhupāda on determination* [[wiki/quotes|Back to Quotes]]