The Nectar of Instruction | Sri Upadesamrita

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NoI 2 — Religion entails understanding the laws of God because the proper execution of these laws ultimately leads one out of material entanglement. That is the true purpose of religion.

Unfortunately people accept religion for material prosperity because of atyahara, or an excessive desire for such prosperity. True religion, however, instructs people to be satisfied with the bare necessities of life while cultivating Krishna consciousness.

Even though we require economic development, true religion allows it only for supplying the bare necessities of material existence. Jivasya tattva jijnasa: the real purpose of life is to inquire about the Absolute Truth.

If our endeavor (prayasa) is not to inquire about the Absolute Truth, we will simply increase our endeavor to satisfy our artificial needs. A spiritual aspirant should avoid mundane endeavor.

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