Taking something from this material world that is legitimately allotted to you by your karmic synchronicity or fate, and that’s according to your social station in life is not sinful but will be entangleing . Although thoughtful and careful consideration of our activities should never left to the realms of speculations or whimsical choices , rather soley based on the science of consciousness , i.e . how consciousness is elevated or degraded . Information about the scientific movements of the human psychological self is the science contained fully in the Bhagavad Gita and the Srimad Bhagavatam.
Thus, in Vedic culture, whatever you naturally take or acquire that has been alloted by fate having acted according to specific duties t is perfectly fine , but it’s also recommended certain portions should be offered back to Divinity or His agents , or in charitable acts , in that way actions become less entangleing and more elevating . Although piety is elevating , we should be careful not to neglect something even greater than piety , namely developing a direct relationship to Divinity Himself , that is the perfection of our short time we spend in the current body we find ourselves in .Thus , Krishna says in Bhagavad Gita, one who sees action in inaction and inaction in action is in knowledge , and everyone should unpack the mysterious nature of that statement.
Sin is defined , when someone encroaches on others’ territories or exploits other persons for selfish reasons , that will cause harm in many different ways , it can always be defined as something that goes against morality , ethics , and expected duties . It will cause all sorts of pain to the others . One should know any physical or emotional pain one inflicts will be alloted back to the perpetrator and with interest , sinful activities cause greater entanglements, all the persons involved are entangleing themselves, a future will play out with the same actors, but differently situated.
According to ones station in life and the specific duties associated with it comes different calculations of the degrees of sin and their reaction . An educated man with social responsibility , or a leader role has to pay a heavy price if he or she performs the wrong actions . The example of a state leader issuing orders for war comes to mind , if women and children are killed or the whole basis of the war is based against the natural moral and international laws , the leader and his country will pay the price as well as the people who gave him power .
Thus, it behoves everyone to understand how to carefully act in this life ,and ultimately how to raise one’s consciousness and awareness.
This great science of action reactions and the systematic universal responses are discussed fully in Bhagavad Gita.
Homelessness was a blessing in some parts of the Vedic societal systems.
For those persons preparing for leaving this world , which is obviously very entangleing for the mind and senses , with wives , children , housing , bank balance , careers , social status positioning and the like , even in older age there is no escape , as the whole process starts all over again with the grandchildren and their lives , its ever entangling . And so it was , that the Vedic cultures encouraged complete renunciation from material affairs and a leaving of homes to live wherever might be convenient , no fixed abode was favoured towards the end of life . An absorption in the spiritual dimensions was developed particularly in Gaudia Vaisnavism , which meant meditations on the eternal affairs of Krishna , Radharani , and the village life of Vraj . The Goswamis of Vrndavana , in their literature , having been instructed by Sri Caitanya Mahāprabhu , have left so much to meditate on as the activities in every detail of Krishna and Radharani’s life has been revealed by them .
So leaving everything behind of materially entangleing affairs , taking up the activities of the spiritual world , because after all , at death , there is no choice, everything of our material affairs are taken away . There is no escape from death , it’s imposed upon us all . In order to prepare and to absorb thd mind in spiritual affairs , its was recommended to live a life of a beggar with no fixed abode . Because the mind and senses could then became fixed with no deviations , fixed in a spiritual realm by the constant practice of spontaneous and unmotivated devotional service through meditation and entering the pastimes of Radha Krishna with attitudes of service and friendship . After some time of fixed practice and meditation , ones spiritual position and services were revealed , even though situated supposedly in the material world.
In a life of strict renunciation , one learned to become fully dependent on Krishna, the mind and senses no longer engaged in the matters of the material world that immediately grab everyone’s attention.
This kind of life would be totally abhorrent to the western thinker , who in old age cling on to their memories and families right to the last moments of life . However preparing for the inevitable change is better than hoping against hope that a little more family pleasure might be aquired….actually the destination of the soul for those absorbed in family life is to once again return to the material world , to take up another family for those so absorbed , and thus samsara , the repeated births and deaths . Lord Krishna Himself in Bhagavad says, “Think of Me ,” I will rescue you from repeated births and deaths.
All purposes served by a small well can at once be served by a great reservoir of water. Similarly, all the purposes of the Vedas can be served to one who knows the purpose behind them
The Supreme Personality of Godhead said: It is said that there is an imperishable banyan tree that has its roots upward and its branches down and whose leaves are the Vedic hymns. One who knows this tree is the knower of the Vedas.
Just see how Lord Krishna is using those above examples from nature to help drive home some important philosophical points in the descriptions within the Vedas . Frequently, the Srimad Bhagavatam uses nature to illustrate key lessons to be learned.
The Vedas is extremely broad , it can be applied in different ways at all times in all places with a variety of persons within societies. Whatever their status or current conditioning, they all can all find the benefits
The expert book Bhagavat , those who are Vedic pure scholars and pure devotees , know the art of Vedic application . The pure Gaudia vaisnava who is completely familiar with the purposes of the Vedas , should be sought after and approached by those seeking to familiarise themselves , any question can be put to them and naturally a complete and balanced relative answer will be given . Ultimately, the pure sounds of the Vedas are revealed within the heart of someone who is sincere and who is 24 hours exclusively engaged in the services of Divinity , there are no deviations in the hearts of the pure representatives , thus Krishna or God is revealing Himself to them enabling such persons to become intimately united with Him and His family and friends.
It is a perfectly natural position for an individual to practice devotional service and have a personal relationship experiencing life to the full in relation to Krishna, who also possesses qualities as well as emotions ,which He is eager to exchange and share with others .
An impersonal path of merging in a spiritual light or the yoga astanga path of simply being a witness of Divinity within one’s heart is not as natural for individuals , actually its the personal position and not the impersonal position that we experience in our daily lives, hence the vedas say this life is a reflection of the spiritual realm . But in that spiritual realm, there is a full display of blissful varigatedness, a full display of blissful relationships, and a full display of beauty in every respect along with an unlimited display of trancendental artistry . There are many benedictions offered by all the great teachers for those who have a set of Bhagavatams in their house for the ultimate well-being and protection for those who reside there , alongside this great literature which decends from the finest realms of consciousness . Indeed, the Bhagavatam is the book Bhagavat, and our leading acaryas are person Bhagavats, who are the personification of the Srimad Bhagavatams teachings , both purely represent Divinity.
The famous scholar of classical eastern Vedic philosophy Srila Jiva Goswami also divided the Bhagavatam into six parts .
Here is an overview.
. Jīva Gosvāmī’s Sat Sandarbhas consist of six parts, each delving into a different aspect of the Bhāgavatam philosophy.
First is the Tattva Sandarbha, which has two divisions. In the first division, Śrīla Jīva Goswami sets forth the epistemology of the personalist school. Here, he tackles such questions as: What are the means of attaining knowledge? And, what is the evidence or proof in support of those means? In the second division , he explains the object to be realized by knowledge.
In the second book, Bhagavat Sandarbha, Jīva Gosvāmī speaks about the Divinity His abode, and His associates. He demonstrates with conclusive evidence that Divinity is the complete and indivisible Absolute Reality and that all other manifestations are dependent on and thus inferior to Him.
In Paramātma Sandarbha, Śrī Jīva Goswami tells of the three manifestations of Divinity and describes how the Immanent Being is related with each individual self in the material world. Śrī Jīva Goswami also describes illusion or the external potency of God.
In Kṛṣṇa Sandarbha, he shows that the form of Kṛṣṇa is the original form of Divinity and explains why He is the object of loving devotional exchanges. Then, in the Bhakti Sandarbha, Śrī Jīva Goswami establishes the path of devotion as the sole means to direct God realization. Finally, in Prīti Sandarbha, he analyses prema-bhakti, devotional service in pure love of God, and shows how it is the supreme goal of life for all living beings.
The Bhagavatam shows clearly how chasing down mere material goals , opulences of all kinds , material education , prestige , fame and recognition , etc etc , can become a great stumbling block to ones real self interests , although anything done in connection with Divinity increases ones spiritual realisations . Duties of all kinds that are carried out in balanced ways and that lead to a full and satisfying life with progressive spiritual steps and culture of knowledge should never be given up . Everyone has something to offer within the various social systems that are referred to in the Vedas as Varna Ashram social structures . Everything , including one’s very self , can be offered in a devotional sacrifice , in many number of ways , that boost one inner energies and well-being, bringing one ultimately to pure God consciousness. Many directions are given in the Bhagavatam, which links one to Divinity and please Divinity . When Divinity is pleased, one automatically becomes pleased , such is the dealings of love .
Although modern societies currently teach satisfaction of our material mind and senses are the goal of life , and helping others do the same , currently super liberalism is in vogue , it teaches …what ever the mind and senses demand , serve them immediately and without question. But the Bhagavatam disagrees and condemns such irrational, unregulated behaviour . it rather teaches such unregulated materialism is a great whirlpool of degradation and entrapments . Such entrapment actually operates ultimately under the full control of Divinity and is within the realms of the given free will , along with determinism , i.e., reactions within a supreme justice system . The material world is a prescribed rehabilitation centre . It’s a self-imposed prison , instigated by an individuals own conscious actions , and engineered by Divinity . The Bhagavatam explains how such actions within matter are connected to the universal order automated in both the macro and micro worlds . The Vedas call this the great Maha Tattva , the great universal form of Divinity consisting of millions of galaxies as well as the 1000’s of nano machines working in every cell of a body coded with specific information .
THE 4TH CANTO CHAPTER 22 DESCRIBES THE ADVICE OF THE FOUR KUMARAS .TEXT 23 INDICATES AVOIDING OVERLY ATTACHED MONEY MEN AND AMBITIOUS MATERIALISTS ,INSTEAD ONE SHOULD TASTE THE NECTAR OF LOVE OF GOD .
The Srimad Bhagavatam’s goal is to explain the essence , the “param gatim,” the ultimate goal of consciousness , it is to experience pure unconditional love with God . Pure love , in its original state, is experienced in ever newer ways with ever increasing qualities and can never be found in the material worlds , but a glimps of it can be seen . When one understands pure devotional service and voluntary exchanges of unmotivated selfless love, one begins the process of Bhakti yoga , the yoga of love . This ultimate plane of existence of purity of consciousness is knowingly or unknowingly sought by all beings , but under the control of the illusory energies of the material world , this original love turns to lust and all the perversions that lust brings with it , within 8,400,000 species of life .
The Srimad Bhagavatam tells us that the spiritual exchanges of love are situated beyond the limits of matter that we currently experience with our conditioned senses , it is a greater plane of knowledge than other philosophical or religious texts point to . Curiously , modern physicists refer to multidimensional space time and also accept the concept of worlds of many possibilities and existence The Bhagavatam highlights the ultimate , the souls expansion of consciousness into spiritual form who experience finer and finer spiritual emotions bringing ever increasing blissful experiences with Divinity Himself who is the master of such loving exchanges ,technically called rasa or mellows , its a playground of consciousness with perfect form in its perfected state . Its under the direct supervision of agents who serve the emaculate spiritual senses of Divinity or Krishna who is accompanied by the personification of His own pleasure potency , representative of the female aspects of Divinity , namely Srimati Radharani who along with her confidants are imbued with ever blissful spiritual rasa .
The middle portion of the 10th canto of the Srimad Bhagavatam is said to be the smiling face of Krishna, those persons who have throughly studied the previous Cantos and who have understood Krishna as the supreme personality of Godhead along with His varigatedness energies, can eventually take to spontaneous loving service in a trancendental relationship based on spontaneous pure love .
Sri Caitanya Mahāprabhu the most munificent incarnation of Godhead , along with His intimate associates , have given incalculable benedictions to many persons , some know it , some not , some will know it soon , some will know it later . To paraphrase Sir Winston Churchill , “never has so much trancendence been given by so few to so many .” This trancendentally unprecedented ocean of nectarine consciousness and bliss has decended into this world and is increasing day by day , Although unseen by the overwhelming majority, but how can they understand Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu who is pouring nectar on the hapless and unfortunate souls of Kali yuga .
Through the association of His devotees , through the chanting of the Holy names , through educational programmes of studies of the Srimad Bhagavatam and the litratures of prominent acayas from the Gaudia Vaisnava culture , though the distribution of prasadam , Mahāprabhu’ s representatives of all kinds and delivering something wonderful , representatives who represent the Gaudia Vaisnava acaryas are busy executing fast acting relief work , and the tide is turning .
Perhaps the most essential benediction for thise mature students is the access very quickly to the essence of Mahaprabhu’s teachings , Mahaprabhu has allowed everyone whether fit or unfit , to dive deep into the ocean of bliss by absorbing oneself or hearing of the works of Rupa Ragganatha .These eternal associates are intimately connected to Mahaprabhu . Srila Svarūpa Damodar , for instance, was puzzled as to how Rupa Goswami could understand the inner heart of Mahaprabhu in his writings . But on discussion with Mahaprabhu, he realised Srila Rupa Goswami had a special benediction bestowed on him . That benediction is also offered to the most inquisitive students of this world , as such, they can also understand , but one requires a greed to want to know of this treasure of bliss .
AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada would say such teachings and lila descriptions are like a sugar sweet ball , wherever you bite into it , its nectarine and fully relishable .
When Sri Caitanya Mahāprabhu took sannyasa Ashram , He immediately desired to go to Vrndavana the most Holy place in Spirtual world where spontaneous love for Krishna is forever and increasingly experienced.
Sri Caitanya Mahāprabhu is setting the perfect example , but on the other hand, as it has been described by our Gaudia Vaisnava acaryas , Vrndavana can be , and is refered to as a state of mind . Wherever Mahāprabhu was that was Vrndavana, and the same applies for His pure devotees.
Once, when Lord Siva appeared to disrespect his father in law Daksya Lord Siva’s wife asked him why he had done so . Lord Siva replied that it was not deliberately done , that he had not stood up to show respect to Daksya . It was because Lord Siva said , “I am always absorbed in Krishna ,” . This is called Suddha Satva consciousness , pure trancendental goodness on a super subjective spiritual plane that can be achieved by hearing pure sound called Sabdha Brahman coming from pure devotees .
In the Bhagavad Gita Lord Krishna speaks of different ways of acquiring knowledge , either from one’s own limited sences , including the mind and intelligence , which is limited, or acceptance of others knowledge and experience ,which can also be limited . Krishna also speaks of knowledge of an impersonal spiritual light, a kind of relief and release from all troubles . Srila Jiva Goswami compares that kind of impersonal liberation to a satisfying deep sleep.
But the highest realm of spiritual realms decends by grace when one practices devotion to God. That is Suddha Satva , the consciousness that Mahaprabhu and Lord Siva demonstrated. That is received from a perfect source someone who is self realised in knowledge of God and who understands applications of the Vedas . Such a person has heard pure sound , accepted pure sound, and vibrates pure sound .
We should also note from Krishna’s pure spiritual subjective thinking that the whole material universe is born , thus, as some physicists understand, there is a curious connection between our willpower and the energies that it can attract.
The Bhagavatam recognize the absolute importance of persons who have sufficient knowledge to not only properly guide societies members on an individual basis , but also collectively , according to an individual or category of persons needs both materially , emotionally , and the spiritual and metaphysical needs . Such are the qualities of the intelligentsia who are essential for all members of the community , indeed, they alone can build good and just Nation . The Bhagavatam demonstrates and makes clear what this type of knowledge is composed of and what the qualities of the intelligentsia are . The Bhagavatam points out clearly what essential needs are , based on the living beings’ real position ,calculated on various scientific conclusions ,which today are verified by todays biologists , chemists, and physicists , at least by those who are dedicated to objective scientific conclusions . The Srimad Bhagavatam always demonstrates a fully comprehensive approach to life, which is non sectarian and is open to all . It also makes it clear how essential knowledge is obtained and how it is practically applied in the myriad of communities of humankind . Society is taken as a body , a cooperative spirit keeps the body healthy. We can look at these matters in the following way . The Bhagavatam shows how the overall well being of all entities can only be achieved if they are directed and advised by scrupulous men and women who are of the highest characters trained in the science of consciousness and matter . Such members of the intelligentsia fully understand how consciousness can become conditioned and degraded by material modes or conditions. Leaders who actually have the qualities to lead have remedies to adjust societies for the ultimate benefit of individuals and their societies and nations . Correcting badly thought out political systems that are infiltrated by unqualified leaders , who are unscientific in every way , they are blind leaders , and their blind ” Democratic ” worshipers like lemmings are following their leaders of the cliff to societal oblivion. . The Bhagavatam shows the administrative method and qualifications of an administration that enable smooth policy and practices for organising the many different types of persons living in society . They are broadly understood as 1. Deep philosophical thinkers with sensitivity for the welfare of all . 2. those who are full of valour understanding the need for justice and protecting societies members , 3. those who are concerned with economic output and have a liking for trade , industry, and food production, 4. those who are craftsmen and trades men who essentially keep the wheels of the social machine running . Each are to fulfil their potential. The Bhagavatam shows how productive fair and just systems for business enterprise and economics ,i.e., (standards and policies) might be drawn up by independent legislators who have everyone’s economic interests at heart . Enabling a truly free market economy to flow but that has social responsibilities. The Bhagavatam shows how the working man has his interests and needs met in full with support and care . These four aspects of society are woven together and harmonized for the interests of society as a whole working in tandem with and incorporating social cohesion and social mobility . Primarily, the individual consciousness and well-being of an individual are the prominent objectives of the Bhāgavatam’s recommended administration . Its not only the material bodies so called needs which in heavily conditioned life can be symptomised by an uncontrolled mind and senses that are let loose by irresponsible administrations , who allow the widespread teaching of ignorant values stifling lifes real purposes and happiness . Vedic society gives excellent guidance and opportunities to everyone , and sets standards for everyone to pursue. HIGHLIGHTED IN 4.21.44 GRATITUDE TOWARD THE LORD .AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE BEST OF QUALITIES …A CHIEF SYMPTOM IS COMPASSION FOR ALL PERSONS AND BEINGS, A WELL WISHER ,NO ENVY TOWARDS ANYTHING. THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LEADERSHIP IS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE LIFE OF KING PRTHU. 2.
The Srimad Bhagavatam reinforces the importance of recognizing bone fide theological texts from all religious cultures that distinguish reality from illusion for the welfare of all beings based on consciousness development and not solely on unnecessary extravagance in satisfying the unbridled mind and senses of the body . This leads to greater anxiety and entanglements , and so the Vedas recognize every theological text that pursues this goal through karma yoga , jnana yoga , and astanga yoga , or in other words through 1, good works , 2, seeking knowledge through science and understanding of mind , matter and consciousness ,and 3 ,deep inward religious or spiritual meditation on God . The Bhagavatam seeks to link all these processes to bhakti or devotion to Divinity in progressive forward steps that benefit the individual . This truth of the Bhagavatam is specifically taught by Sri Caitanya Mahāprabhu, whose hidden appearance is predicted in the 11th canto of the Bhagavatam as the incarnation for this age who taught that one should study the Bhagavatam and chant the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra , or the names of God , which bestow all the truths of the Vedas upon persons who chant without offence and in great humility . It is said in many theological texts sound can bind one or liberate one , if one speaks in anger and envy one is bound in ignorance , if one speaks in peace and knowledge and compassion one can be liberated , in this way there are incalculable benefits when one vibrates the trancendental sound vibrations , they have effects on the inner workings of consciousness , thus his community , his society , his country , and ultimately the universal order and its originator Divinity Himself are immensely pleased by such purified actions of the sacrifice of Chanting Gods name and studying thd trancendental Srimad Bhagavatam. HIGHLIGHTED IN 1.1.2 THE CULTURE OF PURE DEVTION AS OPPOSED TO MIXED MOTIVATED OR CHEATING DECEITFUL SO CALLED DEVOTION . RSABDEVA TAUGHT NOT TO BECOME TEACHER. PARENT HUSBAND FATHER , UNLESS YOU CAN DELIVER DEPENDENTS BACK TO GÒDHEAD 3. The Srimad Bhagavatam shows the importance of the philosophy of science , the Bhagavatam itself summarises and gives accurate explanations either directly or indirectly to all known , and as yet unknown aspects of science still to be discovered by scientists , particularly in terms of the finer particals of matter and there interactions with the ethereal plane , a plane that covers a pure consciousness and plugs them into matter . Also, for example, a measurement of time , the time it takes for the sun to pass over atoms . The Bhagavatam emphasis is on mind , matter, and consciousness as the full explanation of the world that surrounds us . The Bhagavatam is seen to corroborate what objective science discovers but it also culminates in a full explanation and understanding of consciousness in its conditioned and liberated state as well as its covered state of a mind within.matter at various points in its history within space time , both relatively in local galaxies and in the much greater picture of multidimensional universes that our modern physicists speak of , such as Lisa Randall, the Harvard Prof. Much like the Bhagavatam describes. The information within the DNA along with the coding procedures consisting of a possible three billion combinations of letters within the 100 trillion cells in our bodies have origins in Divinity , and His supreme intelligence This coded information are on both sets of dna strands and possess data compression, in other words many expressions from one set of letters at different times will be enacted , causing various changes in the body , its karmic synchronicities are played out . Richard Dawkins was once asked for an example of a mutation bringing new positive information to the genome,…..he could not give one example and after a long embarrassing pause asked for the camera to be switched of . Mutations die out or are fixed automatically within the body building procedures. All this is common knowledge in scientific circles . Information means intelligence. Just think of the combinations of 1 s and 0 s in your computer. All put there by intelligence design of a human , creating codes .
THE 3RD CANTO OF THE BHAGAVATAM CHAPTER 26 INCLUDES THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF MATERIAL NATURE .AND THE MANY POSSIBILITIES OF QUANTUM PHYSICS IS PARALLELED AND EVEN MUCH FURTHER STUDIES BY LOOKING FOR ITS ORIGINS IN AN ETHEREAL PLANE .THE FINER ELEMENTS OF MATTER .
The Bhagavatam further elaborates and examines in details the different paths recommended in its pages , it progresses everyone’s life and ultimately points to a direct conscious relationship with the source of consciousness , the cause of all causes , bringing knowledge and understanding of all His innumerable diverse energies . Divinity , or Krishna, is known by different names , these unlimited names, along with activities, are demonstrated throughout every theological culture. Whichever path one takes, one can link to the Supreme consciousness, who is fully conscious of every being and everything in the millions of universes . He possesses fullness , and has attractive qualities which Hd exhibits both in His personal abodes and also is forever displaying His full opulence through His innumerable and unlimited energies , the energy and the energetic . The living being also exhibits qualities , but Krishna possesses unlimited Qualities to unlimited degrees.
As being currently living without direct contact of Divinity, we try to experience a happy permanent existence , problems occur outside of Divinity , and our incompleteness needs to be addressed . We must understand why limitations are imposed upon us by material nature causing our conditioning and difficulties . Although we seek this permanent happiness and fulfilling experiences , we see they come and go like winter and summer seasons. Seeking complete satisfaction in our lives and relationships is a natural deep yearning of our inner consciousness. This can be achieved according to the Bhagavatam by primarily establishing a direct relationship with Divinity, who always seeks to take us out of our individual entanglements that limit and frustrate us .We currently find ourselves within what’s referred to as the Maha Tattva or the complete material energies combined. Our body, mind, and intellect are microbe of its universal totality. The Bhagavatam paints a picture of what could be referred to as karmic synchronicity which is driven by actions within the classical physical world , supported by the many possibilities of an atomic plane , quantum physics hints at our being linked to a subtle ethereal plane that occupies our mental energy , that the universe reponds to . KNOWLEDGE OF Divinity is our way out of this web of engagement . BHAGAVATAM 3.25.25.AND 26 .SPOKEN BY KAPILADEVA SHOWS HOW BY THE ASSOCIATION OF SAINTS AND TAKING INSTRUCTIONS ONE IS PLACED ON THE PATH TO KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF A RELATIONSHIP WITH DIVINITY AND HOW DETACHMENT FROM ILLUSION TAKES PLACE
The Bhagavatam shows clearly how chasing down mere material goals such as fame , opulence and material education can become a great stumbling block to ones real interests , although if proper duties are carried out in a balanced way that leads to a full and satisfying life with progressive steps and culture of widom at its heart . There are many different types of skills and types of knowledge that one can acquire , and everyone has something to offer within the social systems that are referred to in the Vedas as Varna Ashram social structures . Everything one has , including one’s very self, can be offered in a sacrifice , in a number of ways , those directions are given in the Bhagavatam, that is immensely pleasing to Divinity , when Divinity is pleased one automatically becomes pleased .
Although modern societies teach satisfaction of our own material mind and senses is the real goal and will make us happy , or helping others do the same , and these days super liberalism is in vogue, teaching … any way the mind or senses demands it can and must be done . But the Bhagavatam disagrees and condemnes such irrational behaviour , it teaches such unbalanced materialism is a great whirlpool of degradation and entrapments , such entrapments operate ultimately under the full control of Divinity and are within the realms of the given free will , but with determinism , ie . reactions within a supreme justice system . The material world is a planned and prescribed rehabilitation centre , its a self-imposed prison , instigated by an individuals own conscious actions , and engineered by Divinity . The Bhagavatam explains how such actions within matter are connected to a universal order which are automated in macro and micro worlds, namely the great Maha Tattva , the universal form of Divinity , as well as the 100s of nano machines working in every cell coded with specific information both physical and an ethereal reactionary plane . THE 4TH CANTO CHAPTER 22 DESCRIBES THE ADVICE OF THE FOUR KUMARAS .TEXT 23 INDICATES AVOIDING OVERLY ATTACHED MONEY MEN AND AMBITIOUS MATERIALISTS ,INSTEAD ONE SHOULD TASTE THE NECTAR OF LOVE OF GOD .
6. The Srimad Bhagavatam’s goal is to explain the essence , the “param gatim,” the ultimate goal of consciousness , it is to experience pure unconditional love with God . Pure love , in its original state is experienced in ever newer ways with ever increasing qualities and can never be found in the material worlds , but a glimps of it can be seen . When one understands pure devotional service and voluntary exchanges of unmotivated selfless love, one begins the process of Bhakti yoga , the yoga of love . This ultimate plane of existence of purity of consciousness is knowingly or unknowingly sought by all beings , but under the control of the illusory energies of the material world , this original love turns to lust and all the perversions that lust brings with it , within 8,400,000 species of life .
The Srimad Bhagavatam tells us that the spiritual exchanges of love are situated beyond the limits of matter that we currently experience with our conditioned senses , it is a greater plane of knowledge than other philosophical or religious texts point to . Curiously , modern physicists refer to multidimensional space time and also accept the concept of worlds of many possibilities and existence The Bhagavatam highlights the ultimate , the souls expansion of consciousness into spiritual form who experience finer and finer spiritual emotions bringing ever increasing blissful experiences with Divinity Himself who is the master of such loving exchanges ,technically called rasa or mellows , its a playground of consciousness with perfect form in its perfected state . Its under the direct supervision of agents who serve the emaculate spiritual senses of Divinity or Krishna who is accompanied by the personification of His own pleasure potency , representative of the female aspects of Divinity , namely Srimati Radharani who along with her confidants are imbued with ever blissful spiritual rasa .
The middle portion of the 10th canto of the Srimad Bhagavatam is said to be the smiling face of Krishna, those persons who have throughly studied the previous Cantos and who have understood Krishna as the supreme personality of Godhead along with His varigatedness energies, can eventually take to spontaneous loving service in a trancendental relationship based on spontaneous pure love . 7. It is a perfectly natural position for an individual to practice devotional service and have a personal relationship experiencing life to the full in relation to Krishna, who also possesses qualities as well as emotions ,which He is eager to exchange and share with others .
An impersonal path of merging in a spiritual light or the yoga astanga path of simply being a witness of Divinity within one’s heart is not as natural for individuals , actually its the personal position and not the impersonal position that we experience in our daily lives, hence the vedas say this life is a reflection of the spiritual realm . But in that spiritual realm, there is a full display of blissful varigatedness, a full display of blissful relationships, and a full display of beauty in every respect along with an unlimited display of trancendental artistry . There are many benedictions offered by all the great teachers for those who have a set of Bhagavatams in their house for the ultimate well-being and protection for those who reside there , alongside this great literature which decends from the finest realms of consciousness . Indeed, the Bhagavatam is the book Bhagavat, and our leading acaryas are person Bhagavats, who are the personification of the Srimad Bhagavatams teachings , both purely represent Divinity.
The famous scholar of classical eastern Vedic philosophy Srila Jiva Goswami also divided the Bhagavatam into six parts .
Here is an overview.
. Jīva Gosvāmī’s Sat Sandarbhas consist of six parts, each delving into a different aspect of the Bhāgavatam philosophy.
First is the Tattva Sandarbha, which has two divisions. In the first division, Śrīla Jīva Goswami sets forth the epistemology of the personalist school. Here, he tackles such questions as: What are the means of attaining knowledge? And, what is the evidence or proof in support of those means? In the second division , he explains the object to be realized by knowledge.
In the second book, Bhagavat Sandarbha, Jīva Gosvāmī speaks about the Divinity His abode, and His associates. He demonstrates with conclusive evidence that Divinity is the complete and indivisible Absolute Reality and that all other manifestations are dependent on and thus inferior to Him.
In Paramātma Sandarbha, Śrī Jīva Goswami tells of the three manifestations of Divinity and describes how the Immanent Being is related with each individual self in the material world. Śrī Jīva Goswami also describes illusion or the external potency of God.
In Kṛṣṇa Sandarbha, he shows that the form of Kṛṣṇa is the original form of Divinity and explains why He is the object of loving devotional exchanges. Then, in the Bhakti Sandarbha, Śrī Jīva Goswami establishes the path of devotion as the sole means to direct God realization. Finally, in Prīti Sandarbha, he analyses prema-bhakti, devotional service in pure love of God, and shows how it is the supreme goal of life for all living beings.
Policy and practices for organising the many different types of persons living in society broadly understood as , deep philosophical thinkers with sensitivity for the welfare of all , those who are full of valor understanding the need for justice and who want to protect societies members , there are those who are concerned with economic output and have liking of trade , industry and food production, and then those who are craftsman and trades men who essentially keep the wheels of the social machine running , everyone one these are discussed in the Srimad Bhagavatam as well as their specific qualifications. Each are to fulfil their potential , and according to set standards. For instance, The Srimad Bhagavatam demonstrates how productive fair and just systems for business enterprise and economics ,i.e. (standards and policies) might be drawn up by independent legislators who have everyone’s economic interests at heart . This enables a truly free market economy to flow, but that equally has all social responsibilities built in , with safeguards in place . The Bhagavatam shows how the general working man has his interests and needs met in full with support and care , employment, adequate healthy foods, housing and systematic education for family member , unlike today’s world with homeless persons and mass unemployment The four aspects of society were woven together and harmonized for the interests of society as a whole working in tandem with each other and it incorporated social cohesion and social mobility , with genuine respect because it was based on the wisdom of equality of consciousness , but differences of bodies . Primarily, the individual consciousness and well-being of the individual are the prominent objectives of the Bhāgavatam . Administrations , governance, and compliance were based on spiritual and consciousness cultures and not just the material bodies needs, which in conditioned life can be symptomised by an uncontrolled mind and senses . Unfortunately , irresponsible administrations who lack knowledge misguide populations and widespread teaching of ignorant values for lifes purposes and finding happiness are mistakingly given. Vedic society gives excellent guidance and opportunities to everyone , and sets standards for everyone to pursue. HIGHLIGHTED IN 4.21.44 GRATITUDE TOWARD THE LORD .AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE BEST OF QUALITIES …A CHIEF SYMPTOM IS COMPASSION FOR ALL PERSONS AND BEINGS, A WELL WISHER ,NO ENVY TOWARDS ANYTHING. THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LEADERSHIP IS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE LIFE OF KING PRTHU.
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