Guest guest Posted June 2, 2002 Report Share Posted June 2, 2002 Chapter 3 Verse 13 YaGna-shishhT'aainaH santo muchyante sarva-kilbishhaiH / bhuNjate te tv aghaM paapaa ye pachanty aatma kaaraNaat// The good, who partake in the remnants of yajna are freed from all sins; whereas the sinful ones, who cook food only for their own sake, eat sin LESSONS FROM BHAGAVAD GITA – 19 As taught by Parama Pujya Sri Swamiji “The good, who partake in the remnants of yajna are freed from all sins; whereas the sinful ones, who cook food only for their own sake, eat sin” (Chapter 3, Verse 13). The good are those who share with the needy the gifts that are bestowed on them by God. They set apart and spend a major part of their income on their poor fellow men. They preserve only such a small part of their income, which is absolutely necessary for their maintenance. Everything else they spend on public welfare. This is the meaning of ‘partaking of the remnants of Yajna.’ This is the greatest of all sacrifices. Such people are freed from sins. But ‘those who cook food for their own sake, eat sin.’ Cooking of food does not mean mere cooking of rice, wheat or other eatables. It refers to the hoarding of wealth and other items of enjoyments for just one’s own sake. Such a man who enjoys the gifts given by God all by himself is selfish and heartless. He is a sinner. He wends his way to suffering and misery. So he eats only sin in the shape of food and other enjoyments. - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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