Chapter 3: Karma-yoga
TEXT 34
indriyasyendriyasyarthe
raga-dvesau vyavasthitau
tayor na vasam agacchet
tau hy asya paripanthinau
Attraction and repulsion for sense objects are felt by embodied beings, but one should not fall under the control of senses and sense objects because they are stumbling blocks on the path of self-realization.
Those who are in Krsna consciousness are naturally reluctant to engage in material sense gratifications. But those who are not in such consciousness should follow the rules and regulations of the revealed scriptures. Unrestricted sense enjoyment is the cause of material encagement, but one who follows the rules and regulations of the revealed scriptures does not become entangled by the sense objects. For example, sex enjoyment is a necessity for the conditioned soul, and sex enjoyment is allowed under the license of marriage ties. For example, according to scriptural injunctions, one is forbidden to engage in sex relationships with any women other than one’s wife. All other women are to be considered as one’s mother. But, in spite of such injunctions, a man is still inclined to have sex relationships with other women. These propensities are to be curbed; otherwise they will be stumbling blocks on the path of self-realization. As long as the material body is there, the necessities of the material body are allowed, but under rules and regulations. And yet, we should not rely upon the control of such allowances. One has to follow those rules and regulations, unattached to them, because practice of sense gratifications under regulations may also lead one to go astray-as much as there is always the chance of an accident, even on the royal roads. Although they may be very carefully maintained, no one can guarantee that there will be no danger even on the safest road. The sense enjoyment spirit has been current a very long, long time, owing to material association. Therefore, in spite of regulated sense enjoyment, there is every chance of falling down; therefore any attachment for regulated sense enjoyment must also be avoided by all means. But action in the loving service of Krsna detaches one from all kinds of sensory activities. Therefore, no one should try to be detached from Krsna consciousness at any stage of life. The whole purpose of detachment from all kinds of sense attachment is ultimately to become situated on the platform of Krsna consciousness.
🙏🙏🙏. Jai Shri Krishna.
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Hare Krishna
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I read and have read many different spiritual paths. The man I’ve quoted on my blog many times, Paul Ferrini writes spiritual books. He speaks of this very thing, getting lost in sensory input. It can turn into an addiction. He speaks about how sex should only be done when in love and not for mere pleasure, otherwise it’s addictive and meaningless. One can’t grow spiritually while addicted to physical pleasure, but we can grow when we seek spiritual guidance to overcome such addictions. Just sharing some thoughts that came to my mind after reading this Bhagavad Gita entry.
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Beautiful thought. Thank you very much for sharing. I will check out Paul Ferrini now. Sex is very important in a relationship but we should preserve our energies auras by not being intimate with anyone. Completely my philosophy.
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Thank you. The topic I mentioned in my comment was from Paul Ferrini’s book, “I am the Door.” His books use a mix of psychology with spirituality.
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Thank you
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You might like this. Beautiful one
https://avcjblog.com/web-stories/how-to-have-better-lifestyle-based-on-bhagavad-gita/
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Thank you for sharing.
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