Vasudev Mahatmya English - Shree Swaminarayan Temple Bhuj

Chapter 20
Shree Vasudeva Mahatmyam 215 216
With English Translation
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able agriculture - these are the four kinds. The former ones
are to be understood as better than others. (28-30)
Narada! When faced with danger, the Brahmana has to live
by means of the occupation of Vaishya or by means of the
means of the occupation of Kshatriya. But, he should never
be in the service of the wicked. (31)
A Kshatriya should live by protecting dharma everywhere by
means of his arms. If in danger, he may follow the Vaisya
profession. If that is not possible, he may also live like a Brahman.
(32)
It is said that, a Kshatriya should live by keeping all his people
happy, in keeping with the times and try taking tax and other
things from them, except Brahmanas. (33)
Just as the service of the wicked even in times of danger is
forbidden for Brahmanas, so also the Kshatriya is forbidden
to serve the wicked, which ruins his mettle. (34)
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Agriculture, trade, protecting cows, and living on interest -
these are said to be way of life of a Vaisya. In times of
danger, it is said that, a Vaishya may follow the Shudra
profession. (35)
The Shudra has to live by the wealth obtained from the service
of the twice born (Brahma, Kshatriya, Vaisya). In times
of emergency, he may follow life-supporting occupations such
as carpentry and others. (36)
After being freed from danger, all should amend and follow
their important dependable occupations. (37)
All the people of four classes should cultivate friendship with
virtuous men. Companionship of the virtuous will facilitate
salvation. Companionship with the wicked begets hell. (38)
Those who have conquered desire and cultivate aesthetic