222 Srimad-Bhagavatam [Canto 5, Ch. 6
those who are advanced in spiritual life do not put faith in the
mind. Indeed, they always remain vigilant and watch the mind’s
action.
PURPORT
In Bhagavad-gita (18.5) Lord Krsna says:
yajna-dana-tapah-karma
na tydjyam karyam eva tat
yajrio danam tapas caiva
pavanani manisinam
Acts of sacrifice, charity and penance are not to be given up but should
be performed. Indeed. sacrifice, charity and penance purify even the
great souls.”

Even one who has renounced the world and has taken sannydsa should
not renounce chanting the Hare Krsna maha-mantra. Renunciation does
not mean that one has to renounce sarkirtana-yajna. Similarly, one
should not renounce charity or tapasya. The yoga system for control of
the mind and senses must be strictly followed. Lord Rsabhadeva showed
how severe types of tapasya could be performed. and He set an example
for all others.

TEXT 3
TH A
a galeatifraet waft arated |
aferenaat TERT TT HITT Ul 3 Ul
tatha coktam—
na kuryat karhicit sakhyam
manasi hy anavasthite
yad-visrambhdac cirdc cirnam
caskanda tapa aisvaram

tatha—so: ca—and:; uktam—it is said: na—never: kuryat—should

do; karhicit—at any time or with anyone: sakhyam—friendship:
