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    Things are getting tough all over. There are jobs that as devotees we should not even remotely consider ie butcher - (no way!!!).

    However, if push comes to shove and it is a question of shelter and feeding the family, can a devotee consider some jobs that otherwise we would not take. ie - casinos etc?
    • CommentAuthorKyros
    • CommentTimeMar 13th 2009
     
    Wal-Mart is always hiring. It's not a high paying job, so if you're a family man....
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    I have not lost my job yet although there are cutbacks and layoffs going on at the company I work for. this was a general question.
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      CommentAuthorsitapati
    • CommentTimeMar 14th 2009
     
    What do you mean "we" white man?

    This is a question about your personal principles. Are you hardcore - "Krishna's mercy or death!", or "we have to do the necessary, prabhu".
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    sitapati:What do you mean "we" white man?.
    Forget it. What the heck does this mean? I'm paiute.
    • CommentAuthorshina
    • CommentTimeMar 18th 2009
     
    casino means promoting gambling, illicit sex and intoxication. I don't think it is a good idea...
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      CommentAuthorPandu das
    • CommentTimeJul 2nd 2009
     
    One can always sell Srila Prabhupada's books.
    • CommentAuthorchirpycynic
    • CommentTimeSep 6th 2009 edited
     
    Yes. A devotee dedicated to Krishna; one who loves Him, can do anything to sustain his family. By anything, I mean anything within the limits of propriety.

    If meat-selling is the only way; or if working at a casino is the only way; a pure devotee will come to no harm working thus.

    Krishna only sees one's bhava, one's deep attachment for Him; not one's occupational duties.

    Be practical, work anywhere, and always think of Krishna. I will tell you a story since we are discussing illicit sex and intoxication etc.

    STORY:

    There was once a sage who lived opposite a prostitute.

    Every evening, when she was entertaining customers, the sage was thinking: 'What a lousy life she leads, whereas I am so pure and pious...'
    Every evening, when she saw the sage, she was thinking: 'What a holy life he leads; whereas I am so impure...'

    They both died on the same day.

    The sage's soul was being taken to hell; and he saw that the prostitute's soul was moving towards heaven.

    The sage screamed: 'Hey, there seems to be mistake, I am a saint...'

    The Yamadutas said: 'No, there is no mistake. You kept thinking how unholy the prostitute was, and your mind dwelled on her; whereas she kept thinking how holy you were; and her mind dwelled on your piety. We don't take external activities into consideration. It is the state of your mind we are interested in...'

    The sage said: 'But this is unjust, my body was so pure...'

    The Yamadutas said: 'So it was. See, your body is being burnt on a sandalwood pyre; whereas her body is being fed to the vultures. We are never unjust.'

    END OF STORY.

    Get it? What and about whom your mind thinks is more important than what your body does...
    • CommentAuthorsatish
    • CommentTimeSep 18th 2009
     
    hi, this post made me think because iam in uae on a visit visa and hunting for a job from the past 20 days and if any of the devotees can offer a job and iam not particular about the perks just to exist, pls mail to satishcd2007@gmail.com iam 38 yrs old and hav exp of 16 yrs in sales , administration and secreterial service however i have a fair knowledge in landscaping art and design and visualizing themes ,construction materials it would be of great help if any of the devotees can help me
    i pray to lord KRISHNA in helping me out
    thanks
    • CommentAuthordiyourself
    • CommentTimeSep 18th 2009
     
    how about opening a temple? prasadam, shelter and blissful preaching assured!
    http://www.harekrsna.com/sun/editorials/09-09/editorials5019.htm

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