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cept,” and agraha means “‘failure to accept.” By the addi-
tion of either of these two words to the word niyama (“rules
and regulations”), the word niyamagraha is formed. Fhus
niyamagraha has a twofold meaning that is understood ac-
cording to the particular combination of words. Those in-
terested in Krsna consciousness should not be eager to accept
rules and regulations for economic advancement, yet they
should very faithfully accept scriptural rules and regulations
for the advancement of Krsna consciousness. They should
strictly follow the regulative principles by avoiding illicit
sex, meat-eating, gambling and intoxication.

One should also avoid association with Mayavadis, who
simply blaspheme Vaisnavas (devotees). Bhukti-hamis, who
are interested in material happiness, mukti-kamis, who
desire liberation by merging in the existence of the formless
Absolute (Brahman), and siddhi-kamis, who desire the per-
fection of mystic yoga practice, are classified as atyaharis.
To associate with such persons is not at all desirable.

Desires to expand the mind by perfecting mystic yoga,
merging in the existence of Brahman, or attaining whimsical
material prosperity are all included within the category of
greed (Jaulya). All attempts to acquire such material
benefits or so-called spiritual advancement are impediments
on the path of Krsna consciousness.

Modern warfare waged between capitalists and com-
munists is due to their avoiding the advice of Srila Ripa
Gosvami regarding atyahara. Modern capitalists accumulate
more wealth than necessary, and the communists, envious of
their prosperity, want to nationalize all wealth and property.
Unfortunately the communists do not know how to solve the
