Dedicated to my spiritual master His Divine Grace Abhaya Charan Bhaktivedanta Swami 'Srila Prabhupada'
Introduction
yajnarthat
karmano 'nyatra
loko
'yam karma-bandhanah
tad-artham
karma kaunteya
mukta-sangah
samacara
Bg
3.9
Work done as a sacrifice for Vishnu has to
be performed; otherwise work causes bondage in this material world. Therefore,
O son of Kunti, perform your prescribed duties for His satisfaction, and in
that way you will always remain free from bondage.
What should be the aim of our work
Since
one has to work even for the simple maintenance of the body, the prescribed
duties for a particular social position and quality are so made that that
purpose can be fulfilled. Yajna means Lord Vishnu, or sacrificial performances.
All sacrificial performances also are meant for the satisfaction of Lord Vishnu.
The Vedas enjoin: yajno vai Vishnuh. In other words, the same purpose is served
whether one performs prescribed yajnas or directly serves Lord Vishnu. Krishna
consciousness is therefore performance of yajna as it is prescribed in this
verse. The varnasrama institution also aims at satisfying Lord Vishnu.
Varnasramacaravata purusena parah puman/ Vishnur aradhyate [Cc. Madhya 8.58] (Vishnu
Purana 3.8.8).
Therefore
one has to work for the satisfaction of Vishnu. Any other work done in this
material world will be a cause of bondage, for both good and evil work have
their reactions, and any reaction binds the performer. Therefore, one has to
work in Krishna consciousness to satisfy Krishna (or Vishnu); and while
performing such activities one is in a liberated stage. This is the great art
of doing work, and in the beginning this process requires very expert guidance.
One should therefore act very diligently, under the expert guidance of a
devotee of Lord Krishna, or under the direct instruction of Lord Krishna
Himself (under whom Arjuna had the opportunity to work).
Conclusion
Nothing should be
performed for sense gratification, but everything should be done for the
satisfaction of Krishna. This practice will not only save one from the reaction
of work, but also gradually elevate one to transcendental loving service of the
Lord, which alone can raise one to the kingdom of God.
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Ys in service of Srila Prabhupada
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