Effect of association of women described by Lord

[Guest guest]

As there is not much activity on this conference at the moment, here is a

small contribution:

 

There is a verse that appears twice in Srimad-Bhagavatam, practically

verbatim, which warns about the bondage resulting from male-female

association. Lord Kapila includes infatuation along with bondage, while

Lord Krishna in His teachings to His confidential friend Uddhava includes

suffering. Considering these are the words of the Supreme Personality of

Godhead, they are a compelling and serious warning for persons desiring

liberation from material bondage and suffering, and they have a sobering

effect on the mind.

 

SB 3.31.35

 

na tathasya bhaven moho

bandhas canya-prasangatah

yosit-sangad yatha pumso

yatha tat-sangi-sangatah

 

The infatuation and bondage which accrue to a man from attachment to any

other object is not as complete as that resulting from attachment to a woman

or to the fellowship of men who are fond of women.

 

SB 11.14.30

 

na tathasya bhaven kleso

bandhas canya-prasangatah

yosit-sangad yatha pumso

yatha tat-sangi-sangatah

 

Of all kinds of suffering and bondage arising from various attachments, none

is greater than the suffering and bondage arising from attachment to women

and intimate contact with those attached to women.

 

your servant,

 

Krishna-kripa das