Category:Becoming Free From Reaction of Activities
Theme Analysis
Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that in the material world, every action produces a reaction, binding the living entity to the cycle of birth and death. Even pious activities (puṇya) result in reactions that force one to take birth to enjoy the results. The analysis of these quotes distinguishes between the temporary relief offered by Vedic rituals (atonement) and the permanent freedom offered by devotional service. While one can become free from specific sinful reactions by fasting or charity, the seed of desire remains. However, by acting for Kṛṣṇa, one engages in akarma—activities that produce no reaction. This secret lies in changing the consciousness: when an act is done solely for the pleasure of the Supreme Lord, it incurs neither good nor bad karma, but leads directly to the spiritual platform.
- Rituals vs. Devotion: Ritualistic atonement is compared to the bathing of an elephant—one cleanses oneself but immediately becomes dirty again. Devotional service, however, uproots the very desire to sin.
- The Science of Work: Kṛṣṇa sets the example. Although He acts, He is not bound. One who understands this secret and works in the same spirit—for Kṛṣṇa—is also not bound.
- Aloofness from the Body: Reactions effect the body. When one realizes they are not the body and acts on the spiritual platform, they become aloof from the reactions of the body.
- The Power of Remembrance: Simply by remembering the activities of the Lord and His pure devotees (like Prahlāda Mahārāja), one is gradually purified of all material contamination.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Acting for Kṛṣṇa - The Secret to Become Free from the Reactions of Activities.
Pages in category "Becoming Free From Reaction of Activities"
The following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total.
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- Although one may become free from the reactions of the most sinful activities by following the religious principles of these scriptures (Manu-samhita and parasara-samhita), this cannot promote a sinful man to the stage of loving service to the Lord
- Although the Supreme Lord is full and has nothing to do, He works in order to set an example. He is not bound to His activities in the material world, and one who knows this also becomes free from reactional activities - BG 4.15
- Anagha, O sinless one, means that unless one is free from all sinful reactions, it is very difficult to understand Krsna. One has to become free from all contamination, all sinful activities; then he can understand. BG 1972 purports
- As soon as the living entity becomes aloof from the activities of the body, he becomes free from the reactions as well. BG 1972 purports
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- It is said, "Persons who are constantly engaged in K C, and who remember the transcendental qualities of the Lord, become free from all reactions to sinful activities, and after being so cleansed they become fit to enter into the kingdom of God"
- It is stressed that although one may become free from the reactions of the most sinful activities by following the religious principles of these scriptures, this cannot promote a sinful man to the stage of loving service to the Lord
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- One who always remembers your (Prahlada) activities and My (Nrsimhadeva) activities also, and who chants the prayers you have offered, becomes free, in due course of time, from the reactions of material activities
- One who always remembers your activities and My activities also, and who chants the prayers you have offered, becomes free, in due course of time, from the reactions of material activities
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- The Lord said, "To become purified, just engage yourself in the practice of bhakti-yoga and always keep your mind absorbed in Me. Very soon you will be freed from all reactions to such sordid activities"
- There are three kinds of devotees: (3) those who are neophytes advancing toward the perfectional platform (sadhaka). The sadhakas are gradually becoming free from fruitive reaction
- There is no doubt about one's becoming freed from all reactions to sinful activities after visiting a devotee or touching his lotus feet or giving him a sitting place