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Varnāśrama in action - in the original Vedic tradition.
“The social institution known as varṇāśrama-dharma - the institution dividing society into four divisions or castes - is not meant to divide human society according to birth. Such divisions are in terms of educational qualifications. They are to keep the society in a state of peace and prosperity. The qualities mentioned herein are explained as transcendental qualities meant for making a person progress in spiritual understanding so he can get liberated from the material world.”
- Bhagavad-gita As It Is - Macmillan 1972 Edition : Bg 16: The Divine and Demoniac Natures : Bg 16.1, Bg 16.2, Bg 16.3, Bg 16.1-3 : PURPORT - [Bold/italic emphasis added.]

THE BHAGAVAD GITA AS IT IS - Praised By All ~
The Srila Prabhupada edition of Bhagavad gita As It Is praised by scholars, philosophers, religionists, and scientists:
“The Gita can be seen as the main literary support for the great religious civilization of India, the oldest surviving culture in the world. The present translation and commentary is another manifestation of the permanent living importance of the Gita.” — Thomas Merton, Theologian

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By supporting The Prabhupada Sankirtan Society you help ensure that Prabhupada's vision of varnasrama is realized.

HELP SUPPORT THE GOLOKA COW SANTUARY ~

  • The PSS Blog is a free online resource for learning about Krishna Consciousness, yet it is one of our only worldwide venues for seeking financial assistance. The Goloka Cow Sanctuary, our primary varnasrama project, needs generous support to reach its self-sustaining goals.
  • Internet resources, like the PSS Blog, offer good value for the money. Potential donors can be assured that their generosity will ensure positive results in teaching the science of Kṛṣṇa consciousness — both online as well as on our farm.
  • Giving charity is noble. It is needed. And it assists the giver in ways that are profound and lasting.
THE BHAGAVAD-GITA
and SRILA PRABHUPADA 
ON CHARITY ~
“Charity given to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness, is the greatest charity in the world.

Kṛṣṇa consciousness is a benediction to humanity...” 
BG 11.54 : PURPORT

That gift which is given out of duty, at the proper time and place, to a worthy person, and without expectation of return, is considered to be charity in the mode of goodness.

PURPORT

In the Vedic literature, charity given to a person engaged in spiritual activities is recommended. There is no recommendation for giving charity indiscriminately. Spiritual perfection is always a consideration. Therefore charity is recommended to be given at a place of pilgrimage and at lunar or solar eclipses or at the end of the month or to a qualified brāhmaṇa or a Vaiṣṇava (devotee) or in temples. Such charities should be given without any consideration of return. Charity to the poor is sometimes given out of compassion, but if a poor man is not worth giving charity to, then there is no spiritual advancement. In other words, indiscriminate charity is not recommended in the Vedic literature.
- BG 17.20

 As far as charity is concerned, one should give fifty percent of his earnings to some good cause. And what is a good cause? It is that which is conducted in terms of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. That is not only a good cause, but it is the best cause. Because Kṛṣṇa is good, His cause is also good. Thus charity should be given to a person who is engaged in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. According to Vedic literature, it is enjoined that charity should be given to the brāhmaṇas. This practice is still followed, although not very nicely in terms of the Vedic injunction. But still the injunction is that charity should be given to the brāhmaṇas. Why? Because they are engaged in higher cultivation of spiritual knowledge... As it is said in the Vedas, one should awake and achieve what is due him in this human form of life. This knowledge and method is distributed by the sannyāsīs; hence charity is to be given to the renouncer of life, to the brāhmaṇas, and similar good causes, not to any whimsical cause.
- BG 10.4-5 : PURPORT
     Kṛṣṇa can be understood only by the process of undivided devotional service. He explicitly explains this in this verse so unauthorized commentators, who try to understand Bhagavad-gītā by the speculative process, will know that they are simply wasting their time...

    As far as charity is concerned, it is plain that charity should be given to the devotees of Kṛṣṇa who are engaged in His devotional service to spread the Kṛṣṇa philosophy or Kṛṣṇa consciousness throughout the world. Kṛṣṇa consciousness is a benediction to humanity. Lord Caitanya was appreciated by Rūpa Gosvāmī as the most munificent man of charity because love of Kṛṣṇa, which is very difficult to achieve, was distributed freely by Him.
    - BG 11.54 - PURPORT


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    If a disciple is constantly engaged in carrying out the instructions of the Spiritual Master he is supposed to be constantly in company with hs Spiritual Master. This is called Vaniseva.
      - Letter to: Karandhara -- Tokyo 22 August, 1970 : 70-08-22

    • By encouraging parampara, via Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings, Krishna Consiousness can be better understood, which will benefit the world. Even the principle of returning to the important succession of discipleship - alone - can benefit humanity.
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    • Donating money to The Prabhupada Sankirtan Society is Vaniseva. We give thanks and pray for those who support us in our journey towards receiving the blessings of Śrīla Prabhupāda and Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa.We support and help those who help us on this important path.
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