Guest guest Posted October 7, 2004 Report Share Posted October 7, 2004 Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Prabhupada wrote: There is no other dharma of the jiva except kirtana (singing of God's glories). To the extent that one disbelieves in bhakti (devotion) as denoted by kirtana, or the holy name-in other words, those who think that all wants cannot be fulfilled by kirtana-to that extent such people are nastika (atheists). The degree of help one gives toward propagating bhakti as denoted by kirtana is the sole measure of one's belief in God. On the other hand, a man is a nastika (disbeliever) to the extent that he obstructs kirtana. As the name has to be taken every moment, even while eating or sleeping, as bhakti denoted by kirtana is the only dharma of the jiva, as there is no other dharma except this, then where is time for alleviating flood or famine, or founding hospitals? (Harmonist Vol. 25 p. 12) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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