Long before the term came to be used in corporate circles, Srila Prabhupada wrote of empowerment in Caitanya Caritamrita: “‘Krsna-sakti vina nahe tara pravartana: One cannot spread the holy name of Krsna without being specifically empowered by Lord Krsna.’ A devotee who receives this power from the Lord must be considered very fortunate. The Krsna consciousness movement is spreading to enlighten people about their real position, their original relationship with Krsna. One requires Krsna’s special power in order to be able to do this.” (CC Madhya, 19.114/purport).
What is “Empowerment?”