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A SOCIAL STRUCTURE FOR OUR ISKCON. Based on the four Purposes of Daivi-varnasrama- dharma. sadhana-kale ye paryanta / hrdaya kama ache se paryanta varnasramadi / dharmera apeksa thake - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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A SOCIAL STRUCTURE
FOR OUR ISKCON
Based on the four
Purposes of
Daivi-varnasrama-
dharma
sadhana-kale ye paryanta / hrdaya kama ache
se paryanta varnasramadi / dharmera apeksa thake
At the time of practicing sadhana-bhakti, as long as
there is material desire within the heart, one should remain within the confines of
the varnasrama system (Relation Vaidhi-bhakti with varnasrama)
Srila Bhaktivinoda T.
The Four Purposes of varnasrama-dharma
are:
To maintain the body, To develop the mind, To perform good works
for society, and To learn spiritual topics,
all with the goal of developing pure bhakti.
Physical Needs of the Devotees
Sufficient food
Good health
A proper living place or house
Basic economic development
Mental Needs of the Devotees
Professional skills
Personal growth
Training for integration in a cooperative society, according to occupation(varnas)
Social Needs of the Devotees
Need of family
Need of friendship
Need of belonging
Need of spiritual neighbours, association and
environment
Spiritual Needs of the Devotees
Good association with spiritually advanced and dedicated devotees
To live near a temple with a fix daily program
Knowledge of the Absolute Truth
About the four Needs,
from Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura´s writings
…(these needs) cannot be denied,
for without the development of the body, mind, society and spirit, human
life becomes degraded.
(Srila Bhaktivinode Th.)
From Srila Prabhupada´s writings
Prabhupada: Revolution means they are dissatisfied.Satsvarupa: French Revolution, Russian Revolution.Prabhupada: These things were not going nicely. Therefore gradually it broke. … You have to keep the citizens satisfied in all respects. You must know the necessity how people are satisfied. You have to arrange the government in that way. Then there will be no revolution
The first duty of government is to see that everyone is happy, without any anxiety. These preliminary necessities of life, ahara-nidra-bhaya-maithunam [eating, sleeping, defending and mating], there must be sufficient arrangement for these preliminary necessities of life.
(S.P. Mayapur, Feb.14. 77)
From: Mr. S. R. Covey
We can validate it by knowing the experience of all the human beings that is extended all over the world and through all ages. The “sapience literature” has recognized these needs throughout history as vital areas of human realization.
The four principles to fulfill the four purposes of
daivi-varnasrama-
dharma
The fulfillment of Physical needs is based on
the principle of:
idam sariram ksetram, “Land distribution is the
base of civilization” (S.P.)
ISKCON Co. (6)To bring the members closer together for the purpose of
teaching a simpler and more natural way of life.
Idam sariram ksetram.
That means (that) to own a certain piece of
land is the basic civilization. Everyone
must have a portion of land to produce his
food.(S. P.)
God’s representative, king, he gives you land. Possess, you can possess. Tena tyaktena
bhunjitha
You work and grow your food. And because it is God’s
property, you give some tax. Whatever you produce,
twenty-five percent give to God or king, and balance, you
enjoy. If there is no production-no tax. This is
peaceful life. (Johannesburg, Oct. 75)
Prabhupada: So the florist is given a certain tract of land free, and let him produce flowers and make business. But the quantity of flowers I require for my temple, he must supply daily. Similarly, the bandsman, he should come and play band.
Everything was [based] on land distribution. That was the
system (Montreal, July, 16. 68)
The fulfilment of Mental needs is based on
the principle of:
“Wherever we have got our centre, a varnasrama
college should be established to train four
divisions.” (S.P.)
•General teaching (to 10-12 years)•Varna (professional) training, after
12 or 15
The fulfilment of Social needs is based on the
principle:
Organized village life. “Plain living, high thinking”
•A government based on two varnas: brahmanas, or advisors, and ksatriyas, or managers.•There must be divisions for cooperation (S.P.)•Neibhoring devotees near Krishna´s Temple
The fulfilment of Spiritual needs is based on the
principles of:
Brahminical sectionDaily spiritual programDeity worshipCow protectionKrishna´s festivitiesHarinams, for purification of general society
PREACHING IN BIG SCALE
In big scale you cannot make all of them as brahmanas or sannyasis. No. That is not possible. This is a small
scale... But if you want to make the whole human
society perfect, then this Krishna consciousness
movement should be introduced according to Krishna's instruction…
The whole mass of people will get the benefit of it. Then it is required, systematic. Sve sve
karmany abhiratah samsiddhim labhate narah. Para-upakara means mass benefit, not there is certain section. Then we have to
introduce this varnasrama-dharma. It must be done
perfectly, and it is possible and people will be happy.
(Mayapura, Feb. 14 1977)