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Srimad BhagavatamReferences to text SB 1.5.18 |
SB 1.5.18: Persons who are actually intelligent and philosophically inclined should endeavor only for that purposeful end which is not obtainable even by wandering from the topmost planet [Brahmaloka] down to the lowest planet [PÄtÄla]. As far as happiness derived from sense enjoyment is concerned, it can be obtained automatically in course of time, just as in course of time we obtain miseries even though we do not desire them.
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| The living entities are trying to counteract different miserable conditions pertaining to providence, other living entities or the body and mind. Still, they must remain conditioned by the laws of nature, despite all attempts to counter these laws. Talks Between Narada and King Pracinabarhi |
| SB 4.29.32 |
| Even though one is in the renounced order, one who is advanced certainly feels compassion for suffering living entities. One should certainly neglect his own personal interests, although they may be very important, to protect one who has surrendered. A Description of the Character of Bharata Maharaja |
| SB 5.8.10 |
| Even if a man is poor, he should not endeavor to improve his economic condition just to maintain his body and soul together or to become a famous religionist. Just as a great python, although lying in one place, not endeavoring for its livelihood, gets the food it needs to maintain body and soul, one who is desireless also obtains his livelihood without endeavor. Instructions for Civilized Human Beings |
| SB 7.15.15 |
| It is said that great personalities almost always accept voluntary suffering because of the suffering of people in general. This is considered the highest method of worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is present in everyone’s heart. Lord Siva Saves the Universe by Drinking Poison |
| SB 8.7.44 |
| Being condemned by the curse of Vasiá¹£á¹ha, King SaudÄsa devoured the brÄhmaṇa, exactly as a tiger eats its prey. Even though the brÄhmaṇa’s wife spoke so pitiably, SaudÄsa was unmoved by her lamentation. The Dynasty of Amsuman |
| SB 9.9.33 |
| My dear brother, by the influence of destiny you have already killed many babies, each of them as bright and beautiful as fire. But kindly spare this daughter. Give her to me as your gift. The Atrocities of King Kamsa |
| SB 10.4.5 |