Sutra 46
One should accept the role for which he is qualified, the role that is neither above nor beneath his qualification.
Commentary by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura
Here someone may protest: If renunciation of work is better than performances of duties, then even ignorant persons will attain the real goal of life by renouncing their duties. Since this is so, what is the use of performing one's duties?
Fearing that someone would raise this protest, the author has spoken this sutra. One should accept the role for which he is qualified, the role that is neither above nor beneath his qualification. That is the meaning of this sutra. In Srimad Bhagavatam (11.21.2) the Supreme Personality of Godhead declares:
"Steadiness in one's own position is declared to be actual piety, whereas deviation from one's position is considered impiety. In this way the two are definitely ascertained."
In Bhagavad-gita (3.35) the Supreme Personality of Godhead explains:
"Destruction in the course of performing one's own duty is better than engaging in another's duties, for to follow another's path is dangerous."
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If life is materially based, then why don't we see it springing from matter in the natural world? And why can't we create life from matter in our laboratories?
Siddhaswarupananda - Jagad Guru Speaks
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In Srimad Bhagavatam (11.14.21) the Supreme Personality of Godhead explains:
"Being very dear to the devotees and sadhus, I am attained through unflinching faith and devotional service. this bhakti-yoga system, which gradually increases attachment for Me, purifies even a human being born among dog-eaters. That is to say, everyone can be elevated to the spiritual platform by the process of bhakti-yoga."
In Srimad Bhagavatam (11.21.2), the Supreme Personality of Godhead again explains:
"Steadiness in one's one position is declared to be actual piety, whereas deviation from one's position is considered impiety. In this way the two are definitely ascertained."
When Lord Krsna had concluded His teaching in Bhagavad-gita, Arjuna spoke these words (Bhagavad-gita 18.73):
"My dear Krsna, O infallible one, my illusion is now gone. I have regained my memory by Your mercy, and I am now firm and free from doubt and am prepared to act according to Your instructions."
In Srimad Bhagavatam (11.29.40) Uddhava asks Lord Krsna:
"Obeisances unto You, O greatest of yogis, Please instruct me, who am surrendered unto You, how I may have undeviating attachment to Your lotus feet."
