Addicted to sense gratification
Expressions researched:
"addicted to sense enjoyment"
|"addicted to sense gratification"
|"addicted to sense gratifying processes"
|"addicted to"
|"sense gratification"
Bhagavad-gita As It Is
BG Chapters 13 - 18
The living entity, by accepting his material existence, has become situated differently than in his spiritual existence. But if one understands that the Supreme is situated in His Paramātmā manifestation everywhere, that is, if one can see the presence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead in every living thing, he does not degrade himself by a destructive mentality, and he therefore gradually advances to the spiritual world. The mind is generally addicted to sense gratifying processes; but when the mind turns to the Supersoul, one becomes advanced in spiritual understanding.
Srimad-Bhagavatam
SB Canto 1
SB Canto 3
The word viraktimat in this verse means "possessed of the qualification of renunciation." Spiritual realization cannot be attained by materialistic persons. For those who are addicted to sense enjoyment, spiritual realization is not possible. In Bhagavad-gītā it is stated that those who are too attached to seeking material possessions and material enjoyment cannot reach yoga-samādhi, absorption in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Propaganda that one can enjoy this life materially and at the same time spiritually advance is simply bogus. The principles of renunciation are four: (1) to avoid illicit sex life, (2) to avoid meat-eating, (3) to avoid intoxication and (4) to avoid gambling. These four principles are called tapasya, or austerity. To absorb the mind in the Supreme in Kṛṣṇa consciousness is the process of spiritual realization.
Page Title: | Addicted to sense gratification |
Compiler: | Laksmipriya |
Created: | 19 of Jan, 2011 |
Totals by Section: | BG=1, SB=12, CC=2, OB=5, Lec=9, Con=0, Let=1 |
No. of Quotes: | 30 |