In Favor of Danavir dasa Goswami's Article
By Prananatha dasa

Dear readers, 

I read with great interest, the article posted by Danavir das Goswami on sports.

He has produced extensive and conclusive evidence from Srila Prabhupada's writings to make anyone with even a remote desire to return back home back to Godhead, seriously question any type of participation in sporting activities.

Yet judging by the response posted by Manjari devi dasi, which was devoid of any quote from Srila Prabhupada in support of sporting activity, we should abandon Srila Prabhupada's wisdom for the sake of "our health?" 

Health is important, we all know that and Srila Prabhupada also emphasized looking after ones health, but at what cost? At the cost of our spiritual lives? We should think deeply about that before jumping on the sports bandwagon. Or we should simply admit that our desire for spiritual life is not very strong at present. We may have slipped and fallen in the well, but let's show some respect to someone when they throw us a rope to get us out. 

Oh, thanks for throwing me the rope, very kind of you, but I kind of like it down here. Not, what does he think he's doing? Throwing that silly rope at us. Hasn't he got anything better to do? Yes, he could be out playing soccer, or cricket. I appreciate your efforts Danavir Maharaja. Well done. Srila Prabhupada would be proud of you.

Your insignificant servant,
Prananatha das

© CHAKRA 26-December-2000

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