Devotee should develop Intelligent Discrimination

2018-04-08
Srimad Bhagavatam 11.08.14 - Devotee should develop Intelligent Discrimination (download mp3)
by Giriraj Prabhu at ISKCON Chowpatty
www.iskcondesiretree.com


SB 11.8.14
nadhigacchet striyam prajñah
 karhicin mrtyum atmanah
baladhikaih sa hanyeta
 gajair anyair gajo yatha

Translation:
A man possessing intelligent discrimination should not under any circumstances try to exploit the beautiful form of a woman for his sense gratification. Just as an elephant trying to enjoy a she-elephant is killed by other bull elephants also enjoying her company, one trying to enjoy a lady’s company can at any moment be killed by her other lovers who are stronger than he.

Purport:
Just as one is enchanted by the beautiful form of a woman, many other men will also be enchanted, and there is danger that they will be stronger than oneself and may even jealously kill one. Crimes of passion are extremely common. This is another disadvantage of material life.

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