Guest guest Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 > It is interesting that Srila Prabhupada generally refers here to > "unnecessary sporting" or " idle sports." This would appear to indicate > that there are legitimate sports such as those which promote good health, > agility, build team spirit, etc. or even "letting off steam." It seems to > me that competitive sports in which the competitors are deeply invested in > the result are especially to be avoided. It could also be that that the adjectives used are simply to underline that sports are by nature unnecessary or idle in the sense of wasting time. At least once Srila Prabhupada encouraged devotees to swim in the sea (see Srila Prabhupada-lilamrta ch. 38). He also told Peter Burwash to continue his successful career as a tennis professional and to preach within it. But overall his general instruction that devotees not engage in sports is repeated and emphatic. Sports such as volleyball are clearly a recent introduction in ISKCON, not given to us by Srila Prabhupada as part of the Krishna conscious life. Sport may be good for health, although may be dangerous also. Sports injuries are common. However, even if good for health, that is not in itself reason to engage in sports. Garlic and wine (in moderation) are also reputed to be good for health, and fish is good for the brain (said Srila Prabhupada). But all these items are banned for devotees. Let's all do more kirtana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 sports and gambling > > It is interesting that Srila Prabhupada generally refers here to > > "unnecessary sporting" or " idle sports." This would appear to indicate > > that there are legitimate sports such as those which promote good health, > > agility, build team spirit, etc. or even "letting off steam." It seems to > > me that competitive sports in which the competitors are deeply invested in > > the result are especially to be avoided. > > It could also be that that the adjectives used are simply to underline that > sports are by nature unnecessary or idle in the sense of wasting time. It could be, tho that would be bad grammar; the adjectives used would have to be used in a different syntax to derive your interpretation. Taken at face value, "idle sport" would seem to be more a description of something like debating. >Sports such as volleyball are clearly a recent > introduction in ISKCON, not given to us by Srila Prabhupada as part of the > Krishna conscious life. Communicating by email is clearly a recent introduction in ISKCON, not given to us by Srila Prabhupada as part of the Krishna conscious life. > Sport may be good for health, although may be dangerous also. Sports injuries are common. Driving by car may be faster than walking, although may be dangerous also. Automobile injuries are common. >However, even if good for health, that is not in itself reason to engage in sports. That is why there are so many other good reasons. :-) >Garlic and wine (in moderation) are also reputed > to be good for health, The bioactive beneficial polyphenols found in wine are also found in unpasteurized grape juice, and are especially high in figs. >and fish is good for the brain (said Srila Prabhupada). But all these items are banned for devotees. The benefits of eating cold water fishes is because of the high concentrations of omega-3s. They are also found in flaxseed, peferablely freshly ground. > Let's all do more kirtana. > Good idea. Show by example, but leave the judgemental attitude about sports at the door, please, unless you are willing to discuss specific time and circumstance applications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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