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Everywhere, politically or socially or spiritually, for human beings, if we want to make our life successful, then we must keep the tradition of brāhmaṇa-vaiṣṇava. That's the tradition of how to satisfy Viṣṇu. That should be the tradition for everyone. We must be very alert, very careful, how to keep Lord Viṣṇu or Kṛṣṇa satisfied. That is our only business. So we should not neglect it. | Everywhere, politically or socially or spiritually, for human beings, if we want to make our life successful, then we must keep the tradition of brāhmaṇa-vaiṣṇava. That's the tradition of how to satisfy Viṣṇu. That should be the tradition for everyone. We must be very alert, very careful, how to keep Lord Viṣṇu or Kṛṣṇa satisfied. That is our only business. So we should not neglect it. | ||
Srila Prabhupada's books, lectures, conversations and letters offer a comprehensive presentation of this essential subject as seen in the Vaniquotes '''[[Vaniquotes:Category:Tradition|Tradition]]''' category. An introduction from his books is given below in the following | Srila Prabhupada's books, lectures, conversations and letters offer a comprehensive presentation of this essential subject as seen in the Vaniquotes '''[[Vaniquotes:Category:Tradition|Tradition]]''' category. An introduction from his books is given below in the following 7 quotes. | ||
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{{VaniQuotebox|Religious traditions|In the system of the varṇāśrama institution there are many principles of religious traditions to help members of the family grow properly and attain spiritual values. The elder members are responsible for such purifying processes in the family, beginning from birth to death. '''(Bhagavad-gītā 1.39)'''}} | {{VaniQuotebox|Religious traditions|In the system of the varṇāśrama institution there are many principles of religious traditions to help members of the family grow properly and attain spiritual values. The elder members are responsible for such purifying processes in the family, beginning from birth to death. '''(Bhagavad-gītā 1.39)'''}} | ||
{{VaniQuotebox|Persons promoted to the post of the administrator without proper training by culture and tradition| The word kṣatra-bandhu refers to the so-called administrators or persons promoted to the post of the administrator without proper training by culture and tradition. Nowadays they are promoted to such exalted posts by the votes of the people who are themselves fallen in the rules and regulations of life. How can such people select a proper man when they are themselves fallen in the standard of life? Therefore, by the influence of the age of Kali, everywhere, politically, socially or religiously, everything is topsy-turvy, and therefore for the sane man it is all regrettable. '''(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.16.22)'''}} | {{VaniQuotebox|Persons promoted to the post of the administrator without proper training by culture and tradition| The word kṣatra-bandhu refers to the so-called administrators or persons promoted to the post of the administrator without proper training by culture and tradition. Nowadays they are promoted to such exalted posts by the votes of the people who are themselves fallen in the rules and regulations of life. How can such people select a proper man when they are themselves fallen in the standard of life? Therefore, by the influence of the age of Kali, everywhere, politically, socially or religiously, everything is topsy-turvy, and therefore for the sane man it is all regrettable. '''(Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.16.22)'''}} | ||
{{VaniQuotebox|One must vehemently denounce the Western mentality of defying spiritual tradition and the scriptures. Such a mentality reveres mundane philosophies based on speculation and concocted logic, considering these practices signs of superior intelligence|Spiritual practices are impossible to execute without the authority of these three ruling principles—the saintly devotees, the guru, and the scriptures. One must vehemently denounce the Western mentality of defying spiritual tradition and the scriptures. Such a mentality reveres mundane philosophies based on speculation and concocted logic, considering these practices signs of superior intelligence. '''(Renunciation Through Wisdom, Chapter 5 | {{VaniQuotebox|One must vehemently denounce the Western mentality of defying spiritual tradition and the scriptures. Such a mentality reveres mundane philosophies based on speculation and concocted logic, considering these practices signs of superior intelligence|Spiritual practices are impossible to execute without the authority of these three ruling principles—the saintly devotees, the guru, and the scriptures. One must vehemently denounce the Western mentality of defying spiritual tradition and the scriptures. Such a mentality reveres mundane philosophies based on speculation and concocted logic, considering these practices signs of superior intelligence. '''(Renunciation Through Wisdom, Chapter 5)'''}} | ||
{{VaniQuotebox|An increase of unwanted population certainly causes hellish life both for the family and for those who destroy the family tradition|An increase of unwanted population certainly causes hellish life both for the family and for those who destroy the family tradition. The ancestors of such corrupt families fall down, because the performances for offering them food and water are entirely stopped. '''(Bhagavad-gītā 1.41)'''}} | {{VaniQuotebox|An increase of unwanted population certainly causes hellish life both for the family and for those who destroy the family tradition|An increase of unwanted population certainly causes hellish life both for the family and for those who destroy the family tradition. The ancestors of such corrupt families fall down, because the performances for offering them food and water are entirely stopped. '''(Bhagavad-gītā 1.41)'''}} | ||
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{{VaniQuotebox|Family tradition| According to Cāṇakya Paṇḍita, women are generally not very intelligent and therefore not trustworthy. So the different family traditions of religious activities should always engage them, and thus their chastity and devotion will give birth to a good population eligible for participating in the varṇāśrama system. '''(Bhagavad-gītā 1.40)'''}} | {{VaniQuotebox|Family tradition| According to Cāṇakya Paṇḍita, women are generally not very intelligent and therefore not trustworthy. So the different family traditions of religious activities should always engage them, and thus their chastity and devotion will give birth to a good population eligible for participating in the varṇāśrama system. '''(Bhagavad-gītā 1.40)'''}} | ||
{{VaniQuotebox|Family tradition|Faith means unflinching trust in something sublime. When one is engaged in the duties of Kṛṣṇa consciousness, he need not act in relationship to the material world with obligations to family traditions, humanity, or nationality. Fruitive activities are the engagements of one's reactions from past good or bad deeds. When one is awake in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, he need no longer endeavor for good results in his activities. '''(Bhagavad-gītā | {{VaniQuotebox|Family tradition|Faith means unflinching trust in something sublime. When one is engaged in the duties of Kṛṣṇa consciousness, he need not act in relationship to the material world with obligations to family traditions, humanity, or nationality. Fruitive activities are the engagements of one's reactions from past good or bad deeds. When one is awake in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, he need no longer endeavor for good results in his activities. '''(Bhagavad-gītā 1.41)'''}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:55, 22 November 2020
Everywhere, politically or socially or spiritually, for human beings, if we want to make our life successful, then we must keep the tradition of brāhmaṇa-vaiṣṇava. That's the tradition of how to satisfy Viṣṇu. That should be the tradition for everyone. We must be very alert, very careful, how to keep Lord Viṣṇu or Kṛṣṇa satisfied. That is our only business. So we should not neglect it.
Srila Prabhupada's books, lectures, conversations and letters offer a comprehensive presentation of this essential subject as seen in the Vaniquotes Tradition category. An introduction from his books is given below in the following 7 quotes.
Quotes from Srila Prabhupada's books
Tradition - explore more within this category.
Vanipedia has now over 903 introductory articles compiled from Srila Prabhupada's books under the series titled Essential Subjects. All these articles can be seen in the Table of Content on the right side of this article and also here in this Umbrella Category. Browse through them to relish the breadth and depth of Srila Prabhupada's teachings - There is a subject for everyone.