Tradition - an essential subject

Revision as of 09:26, 11 December 2016 by Lalita98 (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Category:Essential Subjects <!----------------------- edit below this line -----------------------> <!------------------------ begin introduction text below --------------...")
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)

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 8 quotes.

   
 

HOME

Choose Another
Essential Subject

   

Quotes from Srila Prabhupada's books


vanipedia.org 		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)



vanipedia.org 		By the evil deeds of those who destroy the family tradition and thus give rise to unwanted children, all kinds of community projects and family welfare activities are devastated. Therefore, the breaking of the sanātana-dharma tradition by irresponsible leaders of society brings about chaos in that society, and consequently people forget the aim of life-Viṣṇu. (Bhagavad-gītā 1.42)



vanipedia.org 		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)



vanipedia.org 		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 5.1)



vanipedia.org 		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)



vanipedia.org 		Birth in a family of yogīs or transcendentalists—those with great wisdom—is praised herein because the child born in such a family receives a spiritual impetus from the very beginning of his life. It is especially the case in the ācārya or gosvāmī families. Such families are very learned and devoted by tradition and training, and thus they become spiritual masters. In India there are many such ācārya families, but they have now degenerated due to insufficient education and training. By the grace of the Lord, there are still families that foster transcendentalists generation after generation. It is certainly very fortunate to take birth in such families. (Bhagavad-gītā 6.42)



vanipedia.org 		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)



vanipedia.org 		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 2.41)


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.



Retrieved from "https://vanipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tradition_-_an_essential_subject&oldid=116297"