Srimad Bhagavadgita Sadhaka Sanjivani -Swami Ramsukhdas
Chapter 18
A person, should not abandon his innate duty, even though it may be defective. For example, a Ksatriya's or a Vaisyas actions, are not to be as virtuous and polite, as those of a Brahmana. But the Ksatriyas or the Vaisyas are not held responsible for those defects and for violence, which their activities involve. They derive benefit by performing these, because these are sanctioned by scriptures and are easily performed, as they suit their temperament.
Alms, is the means of a Brahmana's livelihood. It may seem free from any defect but it is not. Suppose a beggar is standing at the door of a householder, and another comes there. He is a burden on the householder. There can be jealousy between the two beggars. If food materials are not ready, the householder feels sorry. Suppose, a householder does not want to offer anything, so he suffers pain, after seeing the beggar. If he offers something, he has to incur expenses. But, if the beggar or Brahmana, retums empty-handed, the householder incurs sin. So he gets entangled, in a dilemma. Thus, though alms involve a blot, yet a Brahmana, should not abandon it. |
References
- ↑ Gita 2/31
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