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| [[Category:There Is No Question]] | | [[Category:There Is No Question]] |
| [[Category:Devotee]] | | [[Category:Devotees of God]] |
| [[Category:Become]] | | [[Category:Becoming]] |
| [[Category:Sudra]] | | [[Category:Laborer Class - Sudra]] |
| [[Category:Does]] | | [[Category:Does]] |
| [[Category:Certain]] | | [[Category:Certain]] |
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| [[Category:Work]] | | [[Category:Work]] |
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| <div class="heading">There is no question of a devotee becoming a sudra if he does certain work. No, a devotee is never a sudra. He is transcendental. | | <div class="heading">There is no question of a devotee becoming a sudra if he does certain work. No, a devotee is never a sudra. He is transcendental. |
| </div> | | </div> |
| <span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Gopala Krsna -- Tirupati 27 April, 1974|Letter to Gopala Krsna -- Tirupati 27 April, 1974]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">There is no question of a devotee becoming a sudra if he does certain work. No, a devotee is never a sudra. He is transcendental. Because their activity is done in transcendental loving service unto the Lord, it is all on the transcendental plane, brahma bhuyaya kalpate ([[Vanisource:BG 14.26|BG 14.26]]). You should not quit your present job, it is good service to Krsna. Although you may be working hard, you are always working for Krsna; so do not be confused about your position and never forget Krsna in any circumstances.</p> | | <span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Gopala Krsna -- Tirupati 27 April, 1974|Letter to Gopala Krsna -- Tirupati 27 April, 1974]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">There is no question of a devotee becoming a sudra if he does certain work. No, a devotee is never a sudra. He is transcendental. Because their activity is done in transcendental loving service unto the Lord, it is all on the transcendental plane, brahma bhuyaya kalpate ([[Vanisource:BG 14.26 (1972)|BG 14.26]]). You should not quit your present job, it is good service to Krsna. Although you may be working hard, you are always working for Krsna; so do not be confused about your position and never forget Krsna in any circumstances.</p> |
| <p>Your father came to see me recently in Bombay. He talked with me for hours and took prasadam and enjoyed. He looks strong and healthy and I think he is now cured. Henceforward you can send all contribution to the above trust fund.</p> | | <p>Your father came to see me recently in Bombay. He talked with me for hours and took prasadam and enjoyed. He looks strong and healthy and I think he is now cured. Henceforward you can send all contribution to the above trust fund.</p> |
| <p>I know you are doing your work for Krishna, so continue it, and send me information on how you are doing.</p> | | <p>I know you are doing your work for Krishna, so continue it, and send me information on how you are doing.</p> |
