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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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"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"

Srimad-Bhagavatam

SB Canto 7

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.

My dear King, a self-satisfied person can be happy even with only drinking water. However, one who is driven by the senses, especially by the tongue and genitals, must accept the position of a household dog to satisfy his senses.

According to the śāstras, a brāhmaṇa, or a cultured person in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, will not enter anyone's service to maintain body and soul together, and especially not for satisfaction of the senses. A true brāhmaṇa 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. Unfortunately, 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.

Page Title: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
Compiler:SharmisthaK
Created:2020-12-25, 13:50:59
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