Srila Bhaktivinoda on detachment

01-19-2003, 07:36 PM

Attachment to material objects is reduced by control of the mind (sama),
control of the senses (dama), tolerance and abstinence. The practice of
resisting the temptation of evil desires is called tolerance. Giving up the
thirst for material objects in general is called abstinence. Detachment is a
punya, for with detachment one is free from sin. Detachment must be
cultivated gradually in the beginning stages, but on the path of raga,
detachment is attained very easily. This will be discussed elsewhere.
Practicing detachment is an act of punya. By first gradually giving up the
desire for enjoyment of sleeping and eating, one can eventually give up
desire for all material enjoyments. When one becomes perfect at accepting
only what is necessary for maintaining life, one has attained detachment.
Attaining detachment, a person is qualified for sannyasa.

This one is more like a text for this conference. Nice isn't it?

Your servant,
bhakta jason