Duty

"We may find that in the discharge of duty we are faced with a lot of suffering. In brahmachari life one may suffer due to frustration that his material desires are unfulfilled, whilst in grihastha life the responsibility and stress of raising a family can cause suffering. But suffering should not be a factor when we make the decision as to carrying out duty. What should matter is being honest with ourselves, that in our individual circumstances whether living as a householder or brahmachari will be most pleasing to Krishna."

H.G. Indriyesha dasa, disciple of Shrila Prabhupada.

28th September 2006, Shrimad Bhagavatam class, Bhaktivedanta Manor.