sha 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2002 Originally posted by sha: <font color="red">bhagavad bhakti hInasya jAtiH zAstraM japas tapaH aprANasya iva dehasya maNDanaM loka raJjanaM</font> (Hari Bhakti Sudhodayam 3.11) <font color="red">bhagavad bhakti hInasya jAtiH zAstraM japas tapaH aprANasya iva dehasya maNDanaM loka raJjanaM</font> (Hari Bhakti Sudhodayam 3.11) C. C. 2. 19. 75- Caitanya Mahaprabhu said: "<font color="blue">For a person<big> devoid of Bhakti</big> (Divine Love), birth in a high CASTE family, knowledge of many scriptures, performance of austerities (VAD) and penance, and vocal repeat of mantras are like<big> ornaments on a dead body</big>. Such ornaments simply serve the mundane pleasures of the general populace."</font><small><font color="cfcfcf"> [This message has been edited by sha (edited 06-30-2002).] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harishkumar09 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2004 If Shivaji had been performing his duties , we would still be slaves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harishkumar09 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2004 so please be practical in life.We have to encourage ppl with talent and enthusiasm.Chandragupta maurya was also a shudra.I am happy to note Indian ppl ahve been practial minded.We can post here and discuss the dvaita , advaita and v-advaita bcos one shivaji broke caste rules. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
