12-17-2005, 02:36 AM
Rajesh,
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Here is my take. There is a story in the Mahabharata which shows a butcher who is a knower of Brahman. The Mahabharata has it that the butcher treated his profession as an outlet for self-expression, for his livelihood, for his service to society, and for his adoration of the Lord. This man matured into a saint. His teachings to an ascetic is known as the Vyadha Gita. That example suggests that the whole classification of profession to a varna is an incorrect idea.
A person can do any profession which is in tune with his inner nature, which allows his spiritual growth. No profession can a priori be classified to a varna.
Gangajal
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Here is my take. There is a story in the Mahabharata which shows a butcher who is a knower of Brahman. The Mahabharata has it that the butcher treated his profession as an outlet for self-expression, for his livelihood, for his service to society, and for his adoration of the Lord. This man matured into a saint. His teachings to an ascetic is known as the Vyadha Gita. That example suggests that the whole classification of profession to a varna is an incorrect idea.
A person can do any profession which is in tune with his inner nature, which allows his spiritual growth. No profession can a priori be classified to a varna.
Gangajal