The words Of Krishna, Christ, God, The Supreme Being
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CHAPTER 2 - THE ACTION IN KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS (Part 1)

VERSE 1

A s I have already explained, two kinds of men realize the Absolute Truth. Some approach it
through empiricism, or philosophical speculation, others in a spirit of devotion.

VERSE 2

This is not just refraining from action that can break free from chains of karma; the only
renunciation is not enough to achieve perfection. Inevitably, man is compelled to act by the
influence of the three gunas, and can not remain idle, even for a moment.

VERSE 3

He who restrains the senses and organs of action, but whose mind is still attached to sense
objects certainly deludes illusions, and is only a simulator.

VERSE 4

He who disciplines his senses by controlling his mind, and, without attachment, engages its
organs of action in acts of devotion, it is much higher. Fill your duty, for action is better than
inaction. Without action, man is unable to ensure its simplest needs. But the action, it should
offer in sacrifice to Visnu, lest it connects its author the material world. Also, fulfill your duty
to please Him, and forever you will be freed from the chains of matter.

VERSE 5

At the beginning of creation, the Lord of all beings populated the Universe of men and devas.
Recommending the sacrifice to Visnu, He blessed them, saying:"That these sacrifices bring
you happiness and spread on you all the desirable benefits."

VERSE 6

Pleased with the sacrifices of men, devas, in turn, meet men, and these mutual exchanges will
be born for all prosperity. Satisfied by these sacrifices, the demigods do not fail to meet all
human needs. But who enjoys their gifts without their offering nothing in return is certainly a
thief.
The devotees of the Lord are released from all kinds of sins because they eat food sacrificed.
But those who prepare food for their sake eat only sin. The body of every survives thanks to
the food rains allow growth. And the rains flow of yajna, sacrifice accomplishes man in
discharging the duties prescribed to him.

VERSE 7

Prescribed duties are given in the Vedas, and the Vedas are directly from the Supreme Person.
As a result, the Absolute eternally omnipresent Lies in acts of sacrifice.

VERSE 8

C elui who does not perform sacrifices as prescribed by the Vedas certainly lives in sin; there
in vain, he who delights in sensual pleasures.

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