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Can somebody explain Srimad-Bhagavatam 7.14.5 ?

Posted by Madhava das on June 30, 2025 at 5:38am

Hare Krsna

" While working to earn his livelihood as much as necessary to maintain body and soul together, one who is actually learned should live in human society unattached to family affairs, although externally appearing very much attached. "

SB 7.14.5

I was wondering how to externally appear very much attached whereas one is actually unattached to family affairs?

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  • Sevak
    Bharat June 30, 2025 at 1:40pm

    Hare Krsna

    how to externally appear very much attached whereas one is actually unattached to family affairs?

    This is practically all around us - Air hostesses, Brand ambassadors doing ads, Call center people, Receptionists, Sales people, Politcians, relatives and plenty more.

    Hare Krsna

    • Madhava das > Bharat June 30, 2025 at 1:48pm

      Hare Krsna

      Yes Prabhu, it sounds like  'soft skills ' only. I am poor at that :(

      Hari Bol

      • Sevak
        Bharat > Madhava das June 30, 2025 at 2:35pm

        Necessity is mother of invention

  • gaurav chauhan June 30, 2025 at 8:38am

    externally bhautik kaam , man main krishna naam.

    • Madhava das > gaurav chauhan June 30, 2025 at 9:33am

      Hare Krsna Prabhu

      ' externally bhautik kaam '

      Can you explain that?

      How can one have bhautik kaam 24 × 7 ?

       It is practically explained in the next verse:

      " If there are some suggestions from his friends, children, parents, brothers or anyone else, he should externally agree, saying, " Yes, that is all right, " but internally he should be determined not to create a cumbersome life in which the purpose of life will not be fulfilled. "

      SB 7.14.6

      I am looking for such like practical tips not anything theoritical.

      Hari Bol

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