This verse gives evidence confirming the statement of Bhagavad-gītā that the orders of society—brāhmaṇa, kṣatriya, vaiśya and śūdra—are calculated in terms of qualities and activities (guṇa-karma-vibhāgaśaḥ (BG 4.13)). All the descendants of Ajamīḍha, who was a kṣatriya, became brāhmaṇas. This was certainly because of their qualities and activities. Similarly, sometimes the sons of brāhmaṇas or kṣatriyas become vaiśyas (brāhmaṇa-vaiśyatāṁ gatāḥ). When a kṣatriya or brāhmaṇa adopts the occupation or duty of a vaiśya (kṛṣi-go-rakṣya-vāṇijyam (BG 18.44)), he is certainly counted as a vaiśya. On the other hand, if one is born a vaiśya, by his activities he can become a brāhmaṇa. This is confirmed by Nārada Muni. Yasya yal-lakṣaṇaṁ proktam. The members of the varṇas, or social orders-brāhmaṇa, kṣatriya, vaiśya and śūdra-must be ascertained by their symptoms, not by birth. Birth is immaterial; quality is essential.
This verse gives evidence confirming the statement of Bhagavad-gita that the orders of society - brahmana, ksatriya, vaisya and sudra - are calculated in terms of qualities and activities - guna-karma-vibhagasah - BG 4.13
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"This verse gives evidence confirming the statement of Bhagavad-gītā that the orders of society"
|"brāhmaṇa, kṣatriya, vaiśya and śūdra"
|"are calculated in terms of qualities and activities"
|"guṇa-karma-vibhāgaśaḥ"
Srimad-Bhagavatam
SB Canto 9
This verse gives evidence confirming the statement of Bhagavad-gītā that the orders of society—brāhmaṇa, kṣatriya, vaiśya and śūdra—are calculated in terms of qualities and activities (guṇa-karma-vibhāgaśaḥ (BG 4.13)). All the descendants of Ajamīḍha, who was a kṣatriya, became brāhmaṇas. This was certainly because of their qualities and activities.
From King Hastī came three sons, named Ajamīḍha, Dvimīḍha and Purumīḍha. The descendants of Ajamīḍha, headed by Priyamedha, all achieved the position of brāhmaṇas.
- Verses of the Srimad-Bhagavatam
- Evidence
- Confirmed in the Srimad-Bhagavatam
- Confirmed in the Bhagavad-gita
- Bhagavad-gita Says
- Order
- Society of Brahmanas
- Administrative Class - Ksatriya
- Mercantile Class - Vaisya
- Laborer Class - Sudra
- Calculation
- In Terms Of
- Qualities
- Activities
- Srimad-Bhagavatam, Canto 09 Chapter 21 Purports - The Dynasty of Bharata
- Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 09 Purports
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Page Title: | This verse gives evidence confirming the statement of Bhagavad-gita that the orders of society - brahmana, ksatriya, vaisya and sudra - are calculated in terms of qualities and activities - guna-karma-vibhagasah - BG 4.13 |
Compiler: | SharmisthaK |
Created: | 2021-01-20, 05:54:08 |
Totals by Section: | BG=0, SB=1, CC=0, OB=0, Lec=0, Con=0, Let=0 |
No. of Quotes: | 1 |