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Bhagavad Gita -Sri Madhvacharya
(Bhashya and Tatparya Nirnaya)
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Chapter 18
Mokshasanyaasa Yoga
Valour, vigour, self-restraint, forbearance, charity these are primarily seen more in Kshatriyas than in others, less in Brahmins, lesser in Vaishyas and still less in Shudras. Not merely for the sake of livelihood but for the sake of educating the noble ones it is the predominant attribute of the Brahmins, which is progressively less in others. Teaching is never the proper assignment of the Shudras. Therefore, the Shudras should offer service, if not for livelihood, at least by attending on the noble ones. Sometime due to the force of events even natural attributes are desirable to be abandoned for performing other activities. And even those opposed to the natural attributes are required to be promoted for enhancing propitious attributes. In the alternative, sacrifices and splendour should not be given up, none other actions being more propitious. When the need arises for safeguarding Brahmins and Kshatriyas, Shudras may even desert the battle field. |
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