Publisher's Synopsis
Everything you need to understand the philosophy, practice, and robust implementation of the perfect society-daiva-varṇasrama- is contained in this new, thoroughly researched book by Dayananda dasa (ACBSP). The Perfect Society is destined to become the definitive treatise on varṇasrama-dharma.
Varṇasrama is based on rural communities but encompasses much more; it involves changing society so that everyone's work-whatever it may be-is connected directly or indirectly to bhakti. Modern society is in chaos and must be changed. Varṇasrama-dharma creates a peaceful, organized society, and those who understand it must lead the way. Kṛṣṇa asserts that those in asuric society do not know what to do to achieve liberation. And He declares that staunchly following varṇasrama-dharma connected to bhakti awards supreme liberation. Krishna established varṇasrama, and He describes how it functions. Implementing daiva-varṇasrama-dharma is the way to organize society so that people work responsibly to achieve liberation and bhakti-and a perfect society. Without varṇasrama, most of society will be denied the opportunity to achieve a connection to bhakti or devotional service to Kṛṣṇa. At present, Kṛṣṇa-prema is only available to those who are directly attracted to bhakti. But Sri Caitanya wanted to flood the world with prema. The solution to this problem that Srila Prabhupada has provided is to organize society according to daiva-varṇasrama-dharma.It is for everyone. [The above is based on Srimad Bhagavatam 11.18.46-47, Bhagavad-gita 16.7, 4.13, 18.41-60, and Srila Prabhupada's conversation, Feb 14, 1977: Varṇasrama-dharma is para-upakara-for mass benefit-not just for brahmaṇas as ISKCON currently is.] "This is an important, well-researched, and deeply thoughtful book for the ISKCON society about the next phase in the dissemination of the sankirtana movement-varṇasrama. Dayananda solves the puzzle of how to implement varṇasrama by citing Srila Prabhupada, who clearly explains how to do so." -Rupa Vilasa dasa, author,
Namacharya, Babaji Maharaja, and Without Fear "Varṇasrama-dharma is a foundational principle in the teachings of the acharyas, the grand masters of bhakti. The Perfect Society captures its essence with clarity and depth." -Madhava Puri dasa, senior counselor, ISKCON Malmö, Sweden
