Kama

SENSE GRATIFICATION

As artha can be regulated according to dharma, similarly
kama can be regulated according to dharma in such a way
that activities of the senses can pave the way to moksha,
liberation, instead of degradation.

The activity of eating,
for example, becomes purified by accepting only krishna-prasadam,
vegetarian food that has been offered to God.

Even the state of sleep can also become spiritualised by the
practice of hearing about Krishna before going to bed.

The act of mating can be regulated according to dharma by
being confined to religious marriage.Within marriage, sex can be further regulated according to religious principles by being engaged exclusively for its divine purpose, which is to beget children.

Defending is acceptable according to religious principles
for the lawful protection of dependants. The religious duty
of a kshatriyais to protect the citizens who are under his care
and the religious duty of a husband is to protect his wife
and children.

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