Krishna conscious means always concious of Sri Krishna. Therefore, Srila Prabhupada said purity is the force. We can develop purity by giving up personal sense gratification. Therefore, we have ekadashi twice a month to help us control the tongue. Coming up shortly is chaturmas. This is four months of voluntarily excepting austerity and making further spiritual advancement by renouncing sense gratification. Srila Bhaktisiddanta was staunch follower of chaturmas. We should not imitate but follow the instructions of the Guru. Imitation will lead to ruination.
