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Srimad BhagavatamReferences to text SB 5.5.2 |
SB 5.5.2: One can attain the path of liberation from material bondage only by rendering service to highly advanced spiritual personalities. These personalities are impersonalists and devotees. Whether one wants to merge into the Lord’s existence or wants to associate with the Personality of Godhead, one should render service to the mahātmās. For those who are not interested in such activities, who associate with people fond of women and sex, the path to hell is wide open. The mahātmās are equipoised. They do not see any difference between one living entity and another. They are very peaceful and are fully engaged in devotional service. They are devoid of anger, and they work for the benefit of everyone. They do not behave in any abominable way. Such people are known as mahātmās.
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| Persons who have acted piously in previous lives and in this life and whose sinful actions are completely eradicated are freed from the dualities of delusion, and they engage themselves in My service with determination. Knowledge of the Absolute |
| BG 7.28 |
| Every learned man knows very well that attachment for the material is the greatest entanglement of the spirit soul. But that same attachment, when applied to the self-realized devotees, opens the door of liberation. The Glories of Devotional Service |
| SB 3.25.20 |
| In this way, King Purañjana was captivated by his nice wife and was thus cheated. Indeed, he became cheated in his whole existence in the material world. Even against that poor foolish King’s desire, he remained under the control of his wife, just like a pet animal that dances according to the order of its master. The Descriptions of the Characteristics of King Puranjana |
| SB 4.25.62 |
| In this way, increasingly overwhelmed by illusion, King Purañjana, although advanced in consciousness, remained always lying down with his head on the pillow of his wife’s arms. In this way he considered woman to be his ultimate life and soul. Becoming thus overwhelmed by the mode of ignorance, he could not understand the meaning of self-realization, whether regarding his own self or the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Attack by Candavega on the City of King Puranjana: the Character of Kalakanya |
| SB 4.27.4 |
| My dear King, if a sinful person engages in the service of a bona fide devotee of the Lord and thus learns how to dedicate his life unto the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa, he can be completely purified. One cannot be purified merely by undergoing austerity, penance, brahmacarya and the other methods of atonement I have previously described. The History of the Life of Ajamila |
| SB 6.1.16 |
| “ ‘It is the verdict of all śāstras and great personalities that service to a pure devotee is the path of liberation. By contrast, association with materialistic people who are attached to material enjoyment and women is the path of darkness. Those who are actually devotees are broadminded, equal to everyone and very peaceful. They never become angry, and they are friendly to all living entities.’ The Process of Devotional Service |
| CC 2.22.82 |
| Chapter 12: The Devotee Teachings of Lord Caitanya |
| TLC 12 |
| New Vrindaban, September 5, 1972 Divinity and Divine Service |
| LSB 1.2.6 |
| Los Angeles, August 19, 1972 Divinity and Divine Service |
| LSB 1.2.16 |
| Vrndavana, November 2, 1972 Divinity and Divine Service |
| LSB 1.2.22 |
| Bombay, November 20, 1974 The Glories of Devotional Service |
| LSB 3.25.20 |
| Bombay, November 20, 1974 The Glories of Devotional Service |
| LSB 3.25.20 |
| Vrndavana, October 23, 197 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.1 |
| London (Tittenhurst), September 1 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.1 |
| Paris, August 12, 1973 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.1 |
| Stockholm, September 7, 197 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.1 |
| Bombay, March 25, 1977 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.1 |
| Boston, April 28, 1969 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| Boston, April 28, 1969 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| Boston, April 28, 1969 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| Boston, April 28, 1969 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| Boston, April 28, 1969 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| Boston, April 28, 1969 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| Boston, April 28, 1969 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| London, September 17, 196 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| London, September 17, 196 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| London, September 17, 196 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| Hyderabad, April 11, 1975 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| Hyderabad, April 11, 1975 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| Hyderabad, April 11, 1975 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| Hyderabad, April 11, 1975 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| Hyderabad, April 11, 1975 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| Hyderabad, April 12, 1975 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| Hyderabad, April 12, 1975 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| Hyderabad, April 12, 1975 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| Hyderabad, April 13, 1975 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| Hyderabad, April 13, 1975 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| Hyderabad, April 13, 1975 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| Hyderabad, April 13, 1975 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| Hyderabad, April 13, 1975 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| Johannesburg, October 22, 1975 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| Johannesburg, October 22, 1975 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| Johannesburg, October 22, 1975 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| Vrndavana, October 24, 197 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.2 |
| Hyderabad, April 15, 1975 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.3 |
| Vrndavana, October 26, 197 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.4 |
| Vrndavana, October 26, 197 Lord Rishabhadeva's Teachings to His Sons |
| LSB 5.5.4 |
| Melbourne, May 21, 1975 The History of the Life of Ajamila |
| LSB 6.1.1 |
| Melbourne, May 21, 1975 The History of the Life of Ajamila |
| LSB 6.1.1 |
| at Adubhai Patel''s House The History of the Life of Ajamila |
| LSB 6.1.21 |
| Mayapur, March 6, 1976 Prahlada Pacifies Lord Nrisimhadeva with Prayers |
| LSB 7.9.28 |
| Mayapur, March 6, 1976 Prahlada Pacifies Lord Nrisimhadeva with Prayers |
| LSB 7.9.28 |
| Vrndavana, April 10, 1976 Prahlada Pacifies Lord Nrisimhadeva with Prayers |
| LSB 7.9.55 |
| Bombay, April 15, 1976 The Perfect Society: Four Spiritual Classes |
| LSB 7.12.4 |
| Morning Walk April 1976 |
| TLKS 1976.4.2527E |
| Conversation with Yogi Amrit Desai of Kripalu Ashram (PA USA) January 1977 |
| TLKS 1977.1.2570A |
| Morning Walk January 1977 |
| TLKS 1977.1.25732 |
| Room Conversation January 1977 |
| TLKS 1977.1.25746 |
| Room Conversation January 1977 |
| TLKS 1977.1.257EA |
| Room Conversation January 1977 |
| TLKS 1977.1.25822 |
| Evening Darsana May 1977 |
| TLKS 1977.5.259AA |
| Evening Darsana May 1977 |
| TLKS 1977.5.259AA |
| Bombay, November 17, 1975 |
| LCC 2.20.110 |