Why ones nature of work should not be given up even if its performed imperfectly Because one is inclined to a certain type of work according to ones nature, one should not give it up even if it is performed imperfectly for work performed according to ones nature does not incur sin if it is performed in devotional service for the pleasure of the Lord. Every work has some time of fault, sometimes Brahmanas would have to perform animal sacrifice, a ksatriya would have kill his opponent in battle, A vasiya may have to engage in lying or the black market to make profit, and a sudra may have to carry out the orders of an imperfect master. And so we can see a devote may need to work for a company that may make a profit selling meet such as a supermarket. However as Srila Prahbupada says, When a particular type of occupation is performed for the satisfaction of the Supreme Lord, all the defects in that paricular occupation are purified when the results of work are purified when connected with devotional service, one becomes perfect in seeing the self within, and that is self-realization. Hare Krishna ...
Posted on: Wed, 09 Apr 2014 05:39:37 +0000
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