Guna Takes Precedence Over Karma

2019-03-15
Srimad Bhagavatam 11.17.45 - Guna Takes Precedence Over Karma (download mp3)
by Radha Vallabha Prabhu at ISKCON Chowpatty
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SB 11.17.45
sarvah samuddhared raja
 piteva vyasanat prajah
atmanam atmana dhiro
 yatha gaja-patir gajan

Translation:
Just as the chief bull elephant protects all other elephants in his herd and defends himself as well, similarly, a fearless king, just like a father, must save all of the citizens from difficulty and also protect himself.

Purport:
Lord Krsna, having concluded His discussion of brahminical duties, now describes the character and activities of a king. Protecting all of the citizens from difficulty is an essential duty for the king.

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