Guest guest Posted December 27, 2001 Report Share Posted December 27, 2001 > > Though I wish there be more of wise men and spiritual leaders > capable of envisioning the existence of such a godly society > where there would be place in for some god-conscious persons > willing to endeavor for the sake of helping others in distress. > Altruism is not wrong. That what makes it "mundane" is the type > of consciousness, wether it is performed out of some mundane > motivation for some kind of a personal mundane gain or out > the selfless sense of compassion. But so is with everything > else we do, be it prasada distribution or candles distribution > or book distribution or deity worship or accepting sannyas and > disciples... Yes, there for I used the words 'mundane altruism' to indicate the difference. Mundane altruism is when we forget that everyone is a spirit soul, part and parcel of Krsna, and simply see them according to their bodily condition, thinking that because someone is without money that makes them poor and worthy of our altruism while someone with money is therefore rich and doesn't need our altruism. As Srila Prabhupada pointed out, everyone without knowledge and contact with Krsna is poor; spiritually poor. So real altruism is to reconnect the soul with Krsna either knowingly or without their knowledge. Prasada distribution is one of the most effective and universal ways of reconnecting the soul with Krsna. It doesn't matter if they see it merely as food; if its offered to Krsna, it IS Krsna and anyone who eats some (or distributes it) gets unlimited spiritual benefit. Your humble servant, Hari-sauri dasa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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