(Bhagavatham 5.1.17 – 5.1.19)

Bhagavatham says through Lord Brahma, “If your Karmas are not for gaining the blessings of the Lord, how will you be free from fear of bondage, even if you are in the solitude of a forest? Because you are surrounded by six enemies – the senses and the mind!

If you are ONE with the Lord, what harm can you have, by living the life of a Grihastha ?

Understand, liberation is possible only through Grace. For that, remember the Lord constantly. It is possible for a Grihastha too”.

Like a King relying on his forts, you have to rely on your friendly sensual and mental faculties. When you transcend them, a forest or your own home makes no difference to you.

Brahma Deva concluded, “Surrender all your inner faculties at the Lotus Feet of the Lord.

You will be insulated from the miseries of the world as if enveloped and protected like a bee inside a lotus bud.

So, accept your responsibilities, perform your duties sincerely, enjoy life well and ultimately merge with the Lord”.