Daivi-Varnashram Module 3 Practical Application

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Daivi-VarnashramModule 3Practical Application

• From The Teachings of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami
  Srila Prabhupada
• Originally Created in 1983 by Mother Gandhari
  dasi (wife of Svayambhuva Manudas - SDG) Updated
  2007 2008

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For Senior Devotees who are interested in moving
forward with this project

• Form a local Varnashram committee to discuss
  action plans

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What to do Next

• Learn the Qualities and Natures and Duties of
  Various Varnas and Ashrams
• Refer to Varnashram Guide Books (we urgently need
  to create these)
• Recognize devotees in all three groups
• No need to verbalize to discuss these qualities
  natures. (Best left to individuals to decide with
  their authorities)

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Congenial Relationship

• Understanding Various Guna and Karmas according
  to various modes will help devotees to understand
  various natures thus better chance of congenial
  relationship.
• Remembering that everyone in Kali Yuga is a born
  Sudra.
• But by gradual purification devotees will
  gradually exhibit various qualities natures

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B.Gita 18.41

• Brahman?as, Ks?atriyas, Vaishyas and Sudras are
  distinguished by the qualities born of their own
  natures in accordance with the material modes, O
  chastiser of the enemy.

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Vaisnavas Pure Goodness Level of Anandamaya)

• All the Varnas will be exhibiting their qualities
  and natures if they have not reached the
  transcendence.
• So it will be easy to recognize the qualities and
  natures by their activities and behaviors
• But only the Brahminical Council can discuss
  these things among themselves

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B.Gita 18.42 Brahmans Goodness Level of
Vijanamaya

• Peacefulness, self-control, austerity, purity,
  tolerance, honesty, knowledge, wisdom and
  religiousness these are the natural qualities
  by which the brahman?s work.
• Brahman thinks for the welfare of the whole world
  (Universe)

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Main Outstanding Qualities of Brahmans

• Austerity is the Wealth of Brahmans
• Forgiveness (because of their NON envious nature)
• Purity makes them closer to Krsna thus they are
  attractive to others (especially if they exhibit
  humility)

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Various Duties of Brahmans

• Deity Worship
• Yajnas Samskars
• Teaching / Preaching
• Studying Vedic Knowledge
• Guiding the general population for the elevation
  to spiritual platform
• Satisfied to live simply
• Guide the Kshatriyas
• Always thinking of Spreading the Glories of the
  Lord

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More Specific Duties of Brahmans in this Kali-Yuga

• Book Distribution
• Preaching
• Deity Worship
• Samskars
• Yajnas

• Please add more

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B.Gita 18.43 KshatriyasGoodness Passion
Level of Pranamaya

• Heroism, power, determination, resourcefulness,
  courage in battle, generosity and leadership are
  the natural qualities of work for the ks?atriyas.
• Compare the qualities of real Kshatriyas like
• Karna
• Arjuna
• Bhisma
• M.Pariksit
• Various other Kings
• Mere administration or security job does not make
  a Kshatriya

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Kshatriya Training Program

• Importance of Garbhadan Samskars
• Remnants of Vedic Kshatriya Caste E.g.
• Rajputs of India (utube rajputs)
• Histories are available on U-tube
• Parasara Samhita uploaded on Hanumat Presak
  Maharaj www.jayarama.us
• Kshatriyas thing of welfare of his kingdom

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18.44 VaishyasPassion and Ignorance Level of
Manomaya

• Farming, cow protection and business are the
  natural work for the vaishyas
• Vaishyas think of the welfare of his family

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Specific duties of Vaishyas

• Please list as many as you can

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B.Gita18.44 SudrasMode of Ignorance Concerned
with Annamaya

• the sudras there is labor and service to others.
• Usually self centered
• Duties and Work assigned to this group
• Arts, Crafts, Labor, Service to Others
• They are satisfied in their occupation.
• As long as their needs are met, they are happy
  loyal

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Specific Duties of SudrasSince they are crafts
people they are expert in various trades. They
live in their own areas according to their trades
called puras (Jata Puras) These are present in
India even now.

• E.g. Goldsmith
• Carpenters
• Ironmongers
• Metal Workers
• Potters
• Cobblers
• Cleaners
• Housekeepers

• Cloth Dyers
• Laundry
• Sweepers
• Support to Vaishyas/Kshatriyas Brahmans
• Gardeners
• Garland makers
• List More

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Emerging Group 1 of Daivi-Varnashram Dharma in
ISKCON



Vedic Path
Daivi Varnashram
BHAKTI
REMNANTS OF VARNASHRAM
Harinam Sankirtan
Guided by Bhakti Sastras
Devotees FROM VEDIC CULTURE
Guided by Dharma Sastras
DAIVI VARNASHRAM
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Duties,Obligations Relationship

• Recognized various duties and obligations
  towards various family members compare them to
  the instructions in the sastras. E.g. Dharma
  Sastras Bhagavatam
• Best discuss these with senior members
• Make notes

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Emerging Group 2 ISKCON Daivi-Varnashram

DAIVI

Duties Services performed by ISKCON
devotees Brahmcharis, Grahasthas Vanaprasthas
Sanyasis
HARINAM SANKIRTAN
BOOK DISTRIBUTION
VARNASHRAM
DAIVI VARNASHRAM
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Training Programs for Brahminical Duties

• Mayapur Institute for Higher Studies
• www.mihe.com Mayapur.com
• Excellent example of teaching
• Cooking, Deity Worship
• Sawing
• Educational Classes on Philosophy
• Bhakti Sastri Bhakti Vaibhava etc.

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Farm Settings

• Farming, Cow Protection can be done at farm
  settings

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Business Trade

• Training Program for Vaishya duties e.g.
  Business Trade
• We need to outline various occupations based on
  Cow Protection Economy by Balabhadra das
  www.iscowp.com

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Emerging Group 3 of Daivi Varnashram in ISKCON

• Monthly
• Yearly
• Festivals At all
• ISKCON Temples

Volunteers at Festivals Working according to
their natures and propensities
DAIVI VARNASHRAM
These Volunteers have been serving year after year at every festival, at all ISKCON Temples according to their natures, expertise propensities. The perfect example if the Manor with 1,500 Volunteers, Utah temple on Holi Festival with 15,000 guests, Woodstock with 450 or more volunteers and many other centers e.g. India temples.
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3rd Emerging Group Voluntary (or Paid) Services
at Festivals

• Make notes of Seva the devotees are engaged in
  every year.
• Recognize the qualities natures needed to
  continue these services

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Vedic Calender/Samskars/Festivals

• Samskars are followed for purifying the soul and
  elevate him in this lifetime.
• Garbhadan Samskars are followed for better
  progecy of the population otherwise the children
  will be born Brahma Bandus In on Purport Canto
  3 It is mentioned that the children are born as
  demons if no Garbhadan Samskars are followed

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Vedic Calender

• All festivals are followed according to Vedic
  Calender
• Gradually devotees in Various temples are
  bringing in more Vedic Festival for several
  reasons
• --to bring in the new crowds
• --to Krsnaize their worship of demigods
• --To create fun social atmosphere

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Examples of Vedic Festivals

• Utah ISKCON Holy festival with 15,000 crowds
  every year
• Navaratri Durgha Puja (as Yoga maya) at ISKCON
  Seattle Vedic Center
• Vedic Samskars at New Jersey and many ISKCON
  centers becoming very popular

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Many Benefits of Samskars

• 10 Main Samskars
• Excellent Social Event
• Brings the family together
• Elevates the soul
• Charity Prasad given to Brahmans is very
  purifying
• Real purpose of human life to elevate onself