krsna Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Bhagavad-gita As It Is 3.7 PURPORT by Srila Prabhupada: Instead of becoming a pseudo transcendentalist for the sake of wanton living and sense enjoyment, it is far better to remain in one's own business and execute the purpose of life, which is to get free from material bondage and enter into the kingdom of God. The prime svartha-gati, or goal of self-interest, is to reach Vishnu. The whole institution of varna and asrama is designed to help us reach this goal of life. A householder can also reach this destination by regulated service in Krishna consciousness. For self-realization, one can live a controlled life, as prescribed in the sastras, and continue carrying out his business without attachment, and in that way make progress. A sincere person who follows this method is far better situated than the false pretender who adopts show-bottle spiritualism to cheat the innocent public. A sincere sweeper in the street is far better than the charlatan meditator who meditates only for the sake of making a living. ********************************************** I'd rather just be true to Guru and Gouranga than try to work for the take over of the world, all in the name of dharma. Unless Guru and Krsna specifically orders me to, "Stand up and fight!" /images/graemlins/blush.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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