does the end justify the means?
Philosophy · asked by user [] · 2007-08-12 · 6 answers
or in other words, is it justified to act adharmic in some circumstances? if yes, please provide example
user [19] · 2007-08-12
you mean like selling drugs to get money and then use it for preaching?user [2] · 2007-08-12
well, I mean laundering money, avoiding taxes, keeping the money from lost+found wallets, having a blind eye on illegal activities performed by some devotees, ..all in the name of "the karmis are in ignorance" "advancing the preaching", not disturbing the newcomers, etc
user [19] · 2007-08-12
Yes, I have seen that mentality too. Feeling superior to karmis because we have the highest philosophy therefore we are higher than them. Thinking that evertything belongs to Krsna therefore I can take it (steal it) because it is for his service.Not good.
user [2] · 2007-08-12
so what about when Krishna told Yudhisthira to lie in the battle of Kurukshetra and other instances like this?user [19] · 2007-08-12
ok, so if Krsna tells you directly then you can do it. :)Otherwise it seems to me that you are interfering with Krsna'b4s plan for that particular person.
user [24] · 2007-08-12
Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura recommends that we earn an honest living and peacefully develop our Krishna Consciousness. it does seem that being a basically honest person is a preemptive way to avoid the hassles that come with dishonest living. Krishna looks after us - we dont need to lie, cheat and steal.