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Srimad BhagavatamReferences to text SB 7.11.35 |
SB 7.11.35: If one shows the symptoms of being a brÄhmaṇa, ká¹£atriya, vaiÅ›ya or śūdra, as described above, even if he has appeared in a different class, he should be accepted according to those symptoms of classification.
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| A civilized human being has three kinds of births. The first birth is by a pure father and mother, and this birth is called birth by semen. The next birth takes place when one is initiated by the spiritual master, and this birth is called sÄvitra. The third birth, called yÄjñika, takes place when one is given the opportunity to worship Lord Viṣṇu. Despite the opportunities for attaining such births, even if one gets the life span of a demigod, if one does not actually engage in the service of the Lord, everything is useless. Similarly, one’s activities may be mundane or spiritual, but they are useless if they are not meant for satisfying the Lord. Narada Instructs the Pracetas |
| SB 4.31.10 |
| From the son of Manu named Dhṛṣá¹a came a ká¹£atriya caste called DhÄrá¹£á¹a, whose members achieved the position of brÄhmaṇas in this world. Then, from the son of Manu named Ná¹›ga came Sumati. From Sumati came BhÅ«tajyoti, and from BhÅ«tajyoti came Vasu. The Dynasties of the Sons of Manu |
| SB 9.2.17 |
| Diá¹£á¹a had a son by the name NÄbhÄga. This NÄbhÄga, who was different from the NÄbhÄga described later, became a vaiÅ›ya by occupational duty. The son of NÄbhÄga was known as Bhalandana, the son of Bhalandana was VatsaprÄ«ti, and his son was PrÄá¹Å›u. PrÄá¹Å›u’s son was Pramati, Pramati’s son was Khanitra, Khanitra’s son was CÄká¹£uá¹£a, and his son was Viviá¹Å›ati. The Dynasties of the Sons of Manu |
| SB 9.2.23-24 |
| Here is a learned, highly qualified brÄhmaṇa, engaged in performing austerity and eagerly desiring to worship the Supreme Lord, the Supersoul who lives within the core of the heart in all living entities. The Dynasty of Amsuman |
| SB 9.9.29 |
| ViÅ›vÄmitra, the son of MahÄrÄja GÄdhi, was as powerful as the flames of fire. From the position of a ká¹£atriya, he achieved the position of a powerful brÄhmaṇa by undergoing penances and austerities. Lord Parasurama Destroys the World's Ruling Class |
| SB 9.16.28 |
| When brÄhmaṇas are free from envy, untruthfulness, unnecessary pride, grudges, disturbance by the opulence of others, and false prestige, their blessings never go in vain. Considering this, Nanda MahÄrÄja soberly took Kṛṣṇa on his lap and invited such truthful brÄhmaṇas to perform a ritualistic ceremony according to the holy hymns of the SÄma Veda, Ṛg Veda and Yajur Veda. Then, while the hymns were being chanted, he bathed the child with water mixed with pure herbs, and after performing a fire ceremony, he sumptuously fed all the brÄhmaṇas with first-class grains and other food. The Killing of the Demon Trinavarta |
| SB 10.7.13-15 |
| “Whether one is a brÄhmaṇa, a sannyÄsÄ« or a śūdra — regardless of what he is — he can become a spiritual master if he knows the science of Kṛṣṇa.†Talks Between Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Ramananda Raya |
| CC 2.8.128 |
| “Your book should describe the characteristics of the bona fide guru and the bona fide disciple. Then, before accepting a spiritual master, one can be assured of the spiritual master’s position. Similarly, the spiritual master can also be assured of the disciple’s position. The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, should be described as the worshipable object, and you should describe the bÄ«ja-mantra for the worship of Kṛṣṇa, as well as that for RÄma and for other expansions of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The Sixty-One Explanations of the Atmarama Verse |
| CC 2.24.330 |
| “Your book should describe the characteristics of the bona fide guru and the bona fide disciple. Then, before accepting a spiritual master, one can be assured of the spiritual master’s position. Similarly, the spiritual master can also be assured of the disciple’s position. The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, should be described as the worshipable object, and you should describe the bÄ«ja-mantra for the worship of Kṛṣṇa, as well as that for RÄma and for other expansions of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The Sixty-One Explanations of the Atmarama Verse |
| CC 2.24.330 |
| “Such a position may befit others, but I do not possess such spiritual power. I belong to a lower class and have not even a pinch of devotion to Kṛṣṇa.†Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Tastes Nectar from the Lips of Lord Sri Krishna |
| CC 3.16.29 |
| London, September 1, 1973 Contents of the Gita Summarized |
| LBG 2.31 |
| London, September 1, 1973 Contents of the Gita Summarized |
| LBG 2.31 |
| Fiji, May 24, 1975 Knowledge of the Absolute |
| LBG 7.1 |
| Bombay, March 29, 1971 Knowledge of the Absolute |
| LBG 7.3 |
| Bombay, September 28, 1973 Nature, the Enjoyer, and Consciousness |
| LBG 13.5 |
| Bombay, September 28, 1973 Nature, the Enjoyer, and Consciousness |
| LBG 13.5 |
| Durban, October 11, 1975 Conclusion — The Perfection of Renunciation |
| LBG 18.45 |
| Ahmedabad, December 9, 1972 Conclusion — The Perfection of Renunciation |
| LBG 18.67 |
| Vrndavana, April 24, 1975 The Son of Drona Punished |
| LSB 1.7.7 |
| Vrndavana, September 16, 1976 The Son of Drona Punished |
| LSB 1.7.19 |
| Bombay, November 21, 1974 The Glories of Devotional Service |
| LSB 3.25.21 |
| Vrndavana, November 10, 1976 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.23 |
| Denver, June 30, 1975 The History of the Life of Ajamila |
| LSB 6.1.17 |
| Honolulu, May 21, 1976 The History of the Life of Ajamila |
| LSB 6.1.21 |
| Vrndavana, September 6, 1975 Ajamila Delivered by the Vishnudutas |
| LSB 6.2.2 |
| Mayapur, February 17, 1976 Prahlada Pacifies Lord Nrisimhadeva with Prayers |
| LSB 7.9.10 |
| Room Conversation May 1972 |
| TLKS 1972.5.248CA |
| Room Conversation with Sanskrit Professor August 1973 |
| TLKS 1973.8.24A16 |
| Room Conversation with Indian Ambassador September 1973 |
| TLKS 1973.9.24A36 |
| Room Conversation with Banker September 1973 |
| TLKS 1973.9.24A4A |
| Room Conversation November 1973 |
| TLKS 1973.11.24A6A |
| Morning Walk March 1974 |
| TLKS 1974.3.24B86 |
| Morning Walk April 1974 |
| TLKS 1974.4.24BBA |
| Room Conversation with Dr. Copeland, Professor of Modern Indian History May 1975 |
| TLKS 1975.5.24E66 |
| Morning Walk November 1975 |
| TLKS 1975.11.250EE |
| Morning Walk November 1975 |
| TLKS 1975.11.250EE |
| Conversation with Seven Ministers of Andhra Pradesh August 1976 |
| TLKS 1976.8.255A6 |
| Conversation with Seven Ministers of Andhra Pradesh August 1976 |
| TLKS 1976.8.255A6 |