MIND CONTROL & LEADERSHIP IN KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS 🤝 SB 6.14.18–21 🌿 Sundarananda Prabhu

Explore the essence of mind control and leadership in Krishna Consciousness 🌿 A Srimad Bhagavatam 6.14.18–21 reflection by Sripad Sundarananda Prabhu, guiding how true leaders serve and depend with humility.

In this inspiring video “MIND CONTROL & LEADERSHIP IN KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS 🤝 SB 6.14.18–21”, Sripad Sundarananda Prabhu explores the profound relationship between leadership, humility, and spiritual dependence as revealed in the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (6.14.18–21). 🌿 Through the conversation between King Citraketu and Angira Ṛṣi, Maharaja explains how mutual respect and cooperation between leaders and their subordinates bring true happiness — both in society and in any community of devotees.

The discussion highlights that even a king must sometimes follow the advice of his ministers, just as sincere practitioners learn to cooperate with one another in Krishna Consciousness. Drawing on the teachings of Srila Prabhupada, Maharaja reminds us that “through cooperation, both can be happy.” 💫 The essence of being krishna conscious is to cultivate tolerance, trust, and loving relationships among devotees — qualities that strengthen spiritual life everywhere and make it pleasing to Guru and Krishna.

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Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 6.14.18
ātmānaṁ prakṛtiṣv adhā
nidhāya śreya āpnuyāt
rājñā tathā prakṛtayo
nārādeva-hitādayaḥ

Translation:
O King, O Lord of humanity, when a king directly depends upon his associates and follows their instructions, he is happy. Similarly, when his associates offer their gifts and activities to the king and follow his order, they are also happy.

In the second half of the class, Sundarananda Das Maharaj beautifully connects this principle with the need for mind control. 🧘 By practicing chanting, following sādhanā, and associating with sādhu, guru, and vaiṣṇavas, we gradually steady the mind and experience real joy. Quoting the Bhagavad-gītā and the example of Arjuna, Maharaja emphasizes that only by practice (abhyāsa) can we subdue the restless mind.

The lecture was delivered in English during the morning program at ISKCON Perth — Sri Sri Gaura Nitai Temple, Perth, Australia (October 20, 2025). It was a heartfelt satsang filled with warmth and deep realizations from the life of a true spiritual leader. 🌺

Let us remember the call of Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acarya of ISKCON:
“Chant and be happy.”
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare,
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare. 🙏

👇 KEY TOPICS and TIMECODES below:

00:00 — INTRODUCTION 🙏 Sripad Sundarananda Prabhu opens the morning class in Perth and introduces the study of SB 6.14.18–21, speaking on the essence of mutual dependence in spiritual leadership.

03:23 — SB 6.14.18 📖 Atmanam prakritim adha nidaya sreya apnuyat...
When the king depends on his associates and follows their counsel, both become happy — the principle of mutual service in Krishna Consciousness.

05:17 — LESSON FROM KING VENA ⚖️ The downfall of a proud ruler who ignored saintly advice — a warning against arrogance in devotional society.

09:47 — SB 6.14.19 🌿 Api dara-parā-jāmātya-vritya...
Angira Rishi questions the king about the welfare of his citizens and ministers — highlighting cooperation, tolerance, and intelligent leadership.

16:49 — SB 6.14.20 🧘‍♂️ If the king’s mind is fully controlled...
A true leader must control his mind — when consciousness is pure, everyone under his care lives in harmony.

20:45 — HOW TO CONTROL THE MIND 🔱 Practical insights on mind control through chanting, association with devotees, and steady sadhana.

23:38 — SB 6.14.21 🌺 Atmanah priyate nathma parathas...
Angira Rishi perceives the king’s inner distress — though possessing everything, he is unhappy without a son; a reflection on material dissatisfaction.


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