Ksatriya (CC)
Sri Caitanya-caritamrta
CC Adi-lila
CC Adi 1.46, Purport:
The sacred thread on the body of a brāhmaṇa, kṣatriya or vaiśya is a symbol of initiation by the spiritual master; it is worth nothing if worn merely to boast of high parentage. The duty of the spiritual master is to initiate a disciple with the sacred thread ceremony, and after this saṁskāra, or purificatory process, the spiritual master actually begins to teach the disciple about the Vedas. A person born a śūdra is not barred from such spiritual initiation, provided he is approved by the spiritual master, who is duly authorized to award a disciple the right to be a brāhmaṇa if he finds him perfectly qualified.
Page Title: | Ksatriya (CC) |
Compiler: | Visnu Murti, Serene |
Created: | 04 of Dec, 2011 |
Totals by Section: | BG=0, SB=0, CC=57, OB=0, Lec=0, Con=0, Let=0 |
No. of Quotes: | 57 |