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other object is not as complete as that hypocrites, then he can honestly engage
resulting from attachment to a woman or in devotional service. Honest worship is
to the fellowship of men who are fond of the only way to attain Krishnas mercy. As
women." tated in Çrémad-Bhägavatam (1.3.38):
For a householder devotee, touching
and speaking to his wife in the above sa veda dhätuù padavéà parasya
mentioned manner is not detrimental to duranta-véryasya rathäìga-päëeù
devotional service; but for a renunciate yo 'mäyayä santatayänuvåttyä
there cannot be any type of talking or bhajeta tat-päda-saroja-gandham
touching a woman, otherwise his practice
of devotional service will be completely
spoiled. Association with such a deviated "Only those who render unreserved,
person should be totally rejected. uninterrupted, and unmotivated service
One should give up the association unto the lotus feet of Lord Krishëa, who
of dharma-dhvajés, the hypocritically carries the wheel of the chariot in His hand,
devout, with special care. Those who can know the creator of the universe in His
accept the external signs of dharma but full glory, power and transcendence."
do not actually follow dharma are called — Çré Bhaktyäloka - The Six Faults and Qualities of Bhakti,
dharma-dhvajés. There are two types of Translated by Sarvabhauma Dasa
dharma-dhvajés—the hypocrites and the
fools, or the cheaters and the cheated. Such Kaushalyas Instructions To Sita
hypocrisy in also condemned in jïäna- Sriman Krishna Dharma Das
kaëòa and karma-kaëòa. In devotional
service this hypocrisy ruins everything. As Rama and Sita approached the chariot
Better associate with sense enjoyers, for brought by Sumantra, Kaushalya came and
in this whole world there is no worse tightly embraced Sita, saying, “Wicked are
association than the dharma-dhvajé. The those women who forsake their worthy
deceitful dharma-dhvajés accept the signs husbands when fallen upon hard times.
of dharma with a desire to cheat the Even though such women have in the
world, and to fulfill their crooked desires past been protected and afforded every
they cheat the foolish by helping them in happiness, they malign and even desert
their rascaldom. Some of them become their husbands when misfortune arrives.
gurus and others become disciples, and by Such women are heartless, untruthful,
trickery they accumulate wealth, women, lusty and sinful by nature, being quickly
false-prestige, and material assets. If estranged in times of trouble. Neither
one gives up the association of crooked
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Once upon a time a Vaisnava sannyäsi became attracted Rama looked with affection at His
to a beautiful young woman. Being induced by his sinful mother. It was time for Him to leave. He
propensity he finally decided as follows: “Since I always chant feared Kaushalya would pine away after
the holy names I can make that woman my disciple by giving He left. Rama stood before her with folded
palms. “Please do not show My father
her Harinäma initiation and then I can accept service from her. sad expressions, heightening his grief.
In the process whatever sinful activities will be committed, Fourteen years will pass quickly, even
that will certainly be destroyed by the holy names chanted while you sleep. You will rise one morning
by both of us. The woman will also get an opportunity to to find Me returned with Sita and Laksman,
become a Vaisnavi. The association of a Vaisnavas is very
surrounded by friends and relatives.”
rare; moreover I will learn many things about the ecstatic
Rama looked around at all the royal ladies
standing there and said, “Please forgive any
love of the Gopis from her association. Where can I get such unkind words or acts which I may have said
an association?” Thinking in this way the Vaisnava sannyäsi or done out of ignorance because we have
made that woman a Vaisnavi and enjoyed her service. This lived closely together. Now I take leave of
is an example of ultimate Nämäparädha.” you all.”
(Sajjana Toñaëé 8/9)
A cry that resembled the plaintive call of
cranes separated from their mates rose up
kindness nor education nor gift nor even from the ladies. Dasaratha’s palace, which
marriage ties can capture the hearts of had always been marked with the joyous
such women.” sounds of music and festivities, was now
filled with the sound of agonized wails.
Kaushalya loved Sita as a daughter. After holding Dasaratha’s feet and
She knew that Rama’s gentle wife was respectfully walking around him, Rama,
entirely devoted to piety and she spoke Sita and Laksman took their final leave of
to Her only out of motherly affection. She the monarch and left for the forest.
continued, “For virtuous women, who are
— An excerpt from Rämäyaëa Retold by Kåñëa Dharma dasa
truthful, pious, obedient to their elders
and acting within the bounds of morality
the husband is the most sacred object and .
is never abandoned. Although Rama is
being sent to the forest You should never
neglect Him, dear Sita. Whether wealthy
or without any means whatsoever, He is
always Your worshipable deity.”
Sita was filled with joy to hear this
advice, which was in accord with her !! Sri Sri Nitai Gaurchandra Jayati !!
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reverentially, “I shall surely do all that your Bhagavata Mahavidyalaya
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a wife is destitute when separated from
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My elders all the duties incumbent upon
a wife, and knowing the husband to be Assistance
a veritable deity, how can I ever neglect Rasa Manjari Devi Dasi
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