Śrīmad Bhāgavatam Canto Four
SB 4.14.21 – 23
Gaudacandra Prabhu
December 20, 2019- Text 21:
- Dear King, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, along with the predominating deities, is the enjoyer of the results of all sacrifices in all planets. The Supreme Lord is the sum total of the three Vedas, the owner of everything, and the ultimate goal of all austerity. Therefore your countrymen should engage in performing various sacrifices for your elevation. Indeed, you should always direct them towards the offering of sacrifices.
- Text 22:
- When all the brāhmaṇas engage in performing sacrifices in your kingdom, all the demigods, who are plenary expansions of the Lord, will be very much satisfied by their activities and will give you your desired result. Therefore, O hero, do not stop the sacrificial performances. If you stop them, you will disrespect the demigods.
- Text 23:
- King Vena replied: You are not at all experienced. It is very much regrettable that you are maintaining something which is not religious and are accepting it as religious. Indeed, I think you are giving up your real husband, who maintains you, and are searching after some paramour to worship.
About the speaker
Gaudacandra Prabhu
Los Angeles, California
Gaudacandra Prabhu is known for his penetrating classes, rich with insight and creativity. A disciple of H.H. Jayapataka Maharaja, Gaudacandra has been practicing Krishna Consciousness since 1977. He Resides as a full time devotee in New Dvaraka Los Angeles, CA with his wife and two sons. Some of his services are: Manager at the NA BBT, TP Secretary, Pujari… With a sideline of photography, (www.deityphotos.org), graphics, yoga and qi-gong.
