216 Srimad-Bhagavatam [Canto 7, Ch. 15

PURPORT

According to the Sdstras, a brahmana, or a cultured person in Krsna
consciousness, will not enter anyone’s service to maintain body and soul
together, and especially not for satisfaction of the senses. A true
braéhmana is always satisfied. Even if he has nothing to eat, he can drink
a little water and be satisfied. This is only a matter of practice. Unfor-
tunately, however, no one is educated in how to be satisfied in self-
realization. As explained above, a devotee is always satisfied because he
feels the presence of the Supersoul within his heart and thinks of Him
twenty-four hours a day. That is real satisfaction. A devotee is never
driven by the dictations of the tongue and genitals, and thus he is never
victimized by the laws of material nature.

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wage frre sat fra aa ay: |
aadizzeteta att AaTaaa 12411

asantustasya viprasya
tejo vidya tapo yasah

sravantindriya-laulyena
Jfidnam caivavakiryate

asantustasya—of one who is not self-satisfied; viprasya—of such a
brdhmana; tejah—strength; vidyd—education; tapah—austerity;
yasah—fame; sravanti—dwindle; indriya—of the senses; laulyena—
because of greed; jfidnam—knowledge; ca—and; eva—certainly;
avakiryate—gradually vanishes.

TRANSLATION

Because of greed for the sake of the senses, the spiritual
strength, education, austerity and reputation of a devotee or
brahmana who is not self-satisfied dwindle, and his knowledge
gradually vanishes.

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emerd & qyeet seeacEsaNg |
TRAM A SAA ANIGRARM TT — Roll
