Category:A Liberal Brahmana
Theme Analysis
The philosophical essence of this category, as explained by Śrīla Prabhupāda, defines the true nature of a brāhmaṇa as inherently liberal, broad-minded, and enlightened. A brāhmaṇa is one who understands the Supreme Absolute Truth and utilizes the human form of life to distribute spiritual knowledge and Kṛṣṇa prasādam to the world. This magnanimous disposition is directly contrasted with the kṛpaṇa, or miser, who is narrowly focused on personal sense gratification and bodily comforts. A genuine brāhmaṇa is so open-hearted that he shares his wisdom and even his secrets with everyone, including his enemies, fulfilling his sacred duty to elevate all of society, though he remains cautious in political dealings where cunningness may be required.
- The Definition of a Brāhmaṇa: A brāhmaṇa is one who knows Brahman, the Supreme Absolute Truth. Because he understands the spiritual nature of the self, he is naturally liberal and broad-minded, utilizing his assets to enlighten others rather than hoarding them for personal gain.
- The Contrast with the Kṛpaṇa: The exact opposite of a brāhmaṇa is the kṛpaṇa, or miser. While the miser is concerned only with his own self-interest and bodily comforts, the liberal brāhmaṇa is concerned with how much spiritual knowledge and prasādam he can distribute to the world.
- Magnanimity and Openness: A true brāhmaṇa is completely open-minded and has no secrets. He is so magnanimous that he will impart his knowledge and even disclose his secrets to an enemy, just as Droṇācārya did with Dhṛṣṭadyumna, because his primary duty is to teach and elevate others.
- Contextual Application in Politics: While liberality is the hallmark of a brāhmaṇa, Śrīla Prabhupāda notes that in the realm of politics and administration, one must sometimes adopt the principles of "tit for tat" and deal cunningly with cunning individuals, suspending liberal behavior when necessary for justice.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: The True Characteristics of a Liberal Brāhmaṇa.
Pages in category "A Liberal Brahmana"
The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total.
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- Lord Krsna said, "If someone takes away the property of a very liberal brahmana who is encumbered by a large dependent family, then such a usurper is put into the hell known as Kumbhipaka"
- Lord Krsna said, "Not only is he (someone who takes away the property of a very liberal brahmana) put into this hell known as Kumbhipaka, but his family members also have to accept such a miserable condition of life"
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- Nobody discloses his secrets before enemy, but a brahmin, if he, even he finds out a enemy, he will disclose all the secrets. He has no secret. brahmin means open-minded, liberal
- Nobody discloses his secrets before enemy, but a brahmin, if he, even he finds out a enemy, he will disclose all the secrets. He has no secret. brahmin means open-minded, liberal. And the opposite word is krpana, miser
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- The miser, the opposite word is liberal or brahmana. Miser knows his self-interest, "How much nice foodstuff I have got to eat daily." That's all. And liberal, - How much krsna-prasada I am distributing to the world
- There is no restriction that papa-yoni shall remain always papa-yoni. Why? They should be given enlightenment. That is Brahmin-ism. Brahmin means liberal, and just the opposite word of Brahmin is krpana, miser
- These two words are used frequently in Vedic literature - brahmana and krpana. Krpana means "miser" and brahmana refers to a liberal, broad-minded person
- They executed the required austerities and penances in their lives and were liberal, meeting the standard of qualified brahmanas
- This is politics, "Tit for tat." Canakya Pandita says, if somebody is very cunning, you should be also cunning. This is politics. You should not be, at that time, a brahmana, liberal. No