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prove the efficacy of the hymns of the Vedas. By recitation of the hymns
of the Vedas in the proper way, certainly the performer gets relief from the
reactions of sins, but in case of such sacrifices not properly done under
expert management, surely one has to become responsible for animal
sacrifice. In this age of quarrel and hypocrisy there is no possibility of
performing the yajfias perfectly for want of expert brahmanas who are able
to conduct such yajiias. Maharaja Yudhisthira, therefore, gives a hint to
performing sacrifices in the age of Kali. In the Kali-yuga the only sacrifice
recommended is the performance of Harindma yajiia inaugurated by Lord
Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. But one should not indulge in animal killing and
counteract it by performing the Harindma yajiia. Those who are devotees
of the Lord never kill an animal for self-interest, and (as the Lord ordered
Arjuna) they do not refrain from performing the duty of a ksatriya. The
whole purpose is, therefore, served when everything is done for the will of
the Lord. This is possible only for the devotees.

Thus end the Bhaktivedanta Purports of the First Canto, Eighth Chapter,
of Srimad-Bhagavatam, entitled “Prayers by Queen Kunti and Pariksit
Saved.”
