The Seven Purposes of ISKCON | HH Krishna Kshetra Swami | ISKCON Radhadesh | 12.06.2026

The Seven Purposes of ISKCON In this class, HH Krishna Kshetra Swami reflects on the Seven Purposes of ISKCON and the deeper question they invite: what are we doing, and why are we here? Maharaj situates Srila Prabhupada’s mission within the living history of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, from Lord Chaitanya’s mercy and the power of sankirtana to the worldwide expansion of Krishna consciousness. Maharaj presents ISKCON’s purposes as enduring spiritual commitments that continue to inspire vision, cooperation, creativity, and a life in which personal well-being, sadhana, and mission are centered on Krishna. ISKCON Radhadesh, Belgium June 12, 2026 ⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 - Bhajan 09:30 - Introduction to the topic: The Seven Purposes of ISKCON 12:11 - Lord Chaitanya and Haridasa Thakura in Sri Caitanya-caritamrta 13:58 - Nama-abhasa and the liberating power of the Holy Name 16:36 - The deliverance of moving and non-moving living beings 20:24 - Narottama Dasa Thakura and the early outreach mission 26:18 - Bhaktivinoda Thakura and the response to Western influence 30:48 - The meeting between Srila Prabhupada and Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura: The start of the global mission. 33:41 - Evolution of the purposes: From the original 13 to the current 7 38:44 - The First Purpose: Propagating spiritual knowledge 41:20 - The Second Purpose: Propagating Krishna consciousness 43:05 - The Third Purpose: Bringing devotees together and nearer to Krishna 47:40 - SMART goals and open-ended purposes 48:54 - Overcoming mental limits and apathy in the mission 51:30 - ISKCON and the wider Krishna consciousness movement 55:11 - Positive affirmations and envisioning the future 59:28 - Bhakti, realization, and detachment: the analogy of eating 01:01:12 - The juggling of the three torches: Personal needs, Sadhana, and Mission.