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4. Caste System Cast Out
Puṣṭa Kṛṣṇa: Next question, Śrīla Prabhupāda. “Will the fundamental values of the Vedic religion be in any way affected by …
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Puṣṭa Kṛṣṇa: Next question, Śrīla Prabhupāda. “Will the fundamental values of the Vedic religion be in any way affected by …
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Śrīla Prabhupāda: The Vedic system of religion we have been describing – the varṇāśrama system created by Kṛṣṇa – is …
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And how does one become qualified? That is also described. For instance, in Bhagavad-gītā Kṛṣṇa describes the qualities of a …
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In any event, you cannot avoid the natural occurrence of various social divisions. Nature’s caste system will remain. Take, for …
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Our point is, wherever you go, you’ll find a first-class man who is truthful. Now, wherever you find a truthful …
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You could not abolish the truthful class of men even if you wanted to. You’ll find truthful men everywhere. You …
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Puṣṭa Kṛṣṇa: You’re saying the natural system is to classify a person and train him for a particular duty, according …
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Śrīla Prabhupāda: Yes. That classification is wanted. That must be there.
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Puṣṭa Kṛṣṇa: And what will be the benefit of classifying and training people according to their own qualities and propensities?
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Śrīla Prabhupāda: The benefit will be that the whole social body will function harmoniously. The social body must have a …
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Puṣṭa Kṛṣṇa: But can all people take an equal interest in religion, despite their belonging to different social classifications?