Guest guest Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 Bhaktivedanta Leadership Newsletter Cooperation The entire social structure of varna and asrama is a cooperative system meant to uplift all to the highest platform of spiritual realization. The brahmanas are intended to be protected by the ksatriyas, and the ksatriyas also are intended to be enlightened by the brahmanas. When the brahmanas and ksatriyas cooperate nicely, the other subordinate divisions, the vaisyas, or mercantile people, and the sudras, or laborer class, automatically flourish. The entire elaborate system of Vedic society was therefore based on the importance of the brahmanas and ksatriyas. The Lord is the real protector, but He is unattached to the affairs of protection. He creates brahmanas for the protection of the ksatriyas, and ksatriyas for the protection of the brahmanas. SB 3.22.4 P Editor's Note Real leaders are not people who can point out what is wrong. Almost anyone can do that. Real leaders are people who can make things better. Therefore seeing how others can contribute in ways that we cannot could enhance mutual appreciation among our leaders, who have different qualities. It's not that we don't deal with improvement areas, but we appreciate that the other leader is pleasing Krsna in his own way. So instead of expertly seeing and pointing out what's wrong with you, let me see if I can help you succeed in your challenging leadership service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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