A SOCIAL STRUCTURE

FOR OUR ISKCON

Based on the four

Purposes of

Daivi-varnasrama-

dharma

sadhana-kale ye paryanta / hrdaya kama ache

se paryanta varnasramadi / dharmera apeksa thake

At the time of practicing sadhana-bhakti, as long as

there is material desire within the heart, one should remain within the confines of

the varnasrama system (Relation Vaidhi-bhakti with varnasrama)

Srila Bhaktivinoda T.

The Four Purposes of varnasrama-dharma

are:

To maintain the body, To develop the mind, To perform good works

for society, and To learn spiritual topics,

all with the goal of developing pure bhakti.

Physical Needs of the Devotees

Sufficient food

Good health

A proper living place or house

Basic economic development

Mental Needs of the Devotees

Professional skills

Personal growth

Training for integration in a cooperative society, according to occupation(varnas)

Social Needs of the Devotees

Need of family

Need of friendship

Need of belonging

Need of spiritual neighbours, association and

environment

Spiritual Needs of the Devotees

Good association with spiritually advanced and dedicated devotees

To live near a temple with a fix daily program

Knowledge of the Absolute Truth

About the four Needs,

from Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura´s writings

…(these needs) cannot be denied,

for without the development of the body, mind, society and spirit, human

life becomes degraded.

(Srila Bhaktivinode Th.)

From Srila Prabhupada´s writings

Prabhupada: Revolution means they are dissatisfied.Satsvarupa: French Revolution, Russian Revolution.Prabhupada: These things were not going nicely. Therefore gradually it broke. … You have to keep the citizens satisfied in all respects. You must know the necessity how people are satisfied. You have to arrange the government in that way. Then there will be no revolution

The first duty of government is to see that everyone is happy, without any anxiety. These preliminary necessities of life, ahara-nidra-bhaya-maithunam [eating, sleeping, defending and mating], there must be sufficient arrangement for these preliminary necessities of life.

(S.P. Mayapur, Feb.14. 77)

From: Mr. S. R. Covey

We can validate it by knowing the experience of all the human beings that is extended all over the world and through all ages. The “sapience literature” has recognized these needs throughout history as vital areas of human realization.

The four principles to fulfill the four purposes of

daivi-varnasrama-

dharma

The fulfillment of Physical needs is based on

the principle of:

idam sariram ksetram, “Land distribution is the

base of civilization” (S.P.)

ISKCON Co. (6)To bring the members closer together for the purpose of

teaching a simpler and more natural way of life.

Idam sariram ksetram.

That means (that) to own a certain piece of

land is the basic civilization. Everyone

must have a portion of land to produce his

food.(S. P.)

God’s representative, king, he gives you land. Possess, you can possess. Tena tyaktena

bhunjitha

You work and grow your food. And because it is God’s

property, you give some tax. Whatever you produce,

twenty-five percent give to God or king, and balance, you

enjoy. If there is no production-no tax. This is

peaceful life. (Johannesburg, Oct. 75)

Prabhupada: So the florist is given a certain tract of land free, and let him produce flowers and make business. But the quantity of flowers I require for my temple, he must supply daily. Similarly, the bandsman, he should come and play band.

Everything was [based] on land distribution. That was the

system (Montreal, July, 16. 68)

The fulfilment of Mental needs is based on

the principle of:

“Wherever we have got our centre, a varnasrama

college should be established to train four

divisions.” (S.P.)

•General teaching (to 10-12 years)•Varna (professional) training, after

12 or 15

The fulfilment of Social needs is based on the

principle:

Organized village life. “Plain living, high thinking”

•A government based on two varnas: brahmanas, or advisors, and ksatriyas, or managers.•There must be divisions for cooperation (S.P.)•Neibhoring devotees near Krishna´s Temple

The fulfilment of Spiritual needs is based on the

principles of:

Brahminical sectionDaily spiritual programDeity worshipCow protectionKrishna´s festivitiesHarinams, for purification of general society

PREACHING IN BIG SCALE

In big scale you cannot make all of them as brahmanas or sannyasis. No. That is not possible. This is a small

scale... But if you want to make the whole human

society perfect, then this Krishna consciousness

movement should be introduced according to Krishna's instruction…

The whole mass of people will get the benefit of it. Then it is required, systematic. Sve sve

karmany abhiratah samsiddhim labhate narah. Para-upakara means mass benefit, not there is certain section. Then we have to

introduce this varnasrama-dharma. It must be done

perfectly, and it is possible and people will be happy.

(Mayapura, Feb. 14 1977)