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Family Life
To beget a child in a godly atmosphere is known in the Vedic
scriptures as Garbhadhana-saàskära. If the parents want a child in
the godly qualities they should follow the ten principles recom-
mended for the social life of the human being.
- BG 16:1-3, purport -
So these three items, namely charity, sense control and perfor-
mance of sacrifice, are meant for the householder.
- BG 16:1-3, purport -
The best process for making the home pleasant is Krishna con-
sciousness. If one is in full Kåñëa consciousness, he can make his
home very happy, because this process of Krishna consciousness is
very easy. One need only chant Hare Kåñëa, Hare Kåñëa, Kåñëa
Kåñëa, Hare Hare / Hare Räma, Hare Räma, Räma Räma, Hare
Hare, accept the remnants of foodstuffs offered to Krishna, have
some discussion on books like Bhagavad-Gétä and Çrémad Bhäga-
vatam, and engage oneself in Deity worship. These four things
will make one happy. - BG 13:8-12, purport -
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