Sacrifice must be performed with the knowledge of their purpose and goal
Sacrifice performed in knowledge is better than mere sacrifice of material possessions
All sacrifices of work culminate in transcendental knowledge
aWithout elevation of knowledge sacrifices are simply material activities — how?
Purpose of all sacrifices:
To achieve complete knowledge
To gain release from material miseries
To engage in loving transcendental service to the Supreme Lord
Mystery behind all these different sacrifices
Different types of sacrifice –Sacrifices sometimes take different forms according to the particular faith of the performer
Sacrifice with knowledge is better - When one’s faith reaches the stage of transcendental knowledge, the performer should be considered more advanced than those who simply sacrifice material possessions without such knowledge
Sacrifice without knowledge is material - Without attainment of knowledge, sacrifice remains on the material platform
bTwo divisions of sacrificial activities — depending on “differences in consciousness”
Karma-kanda (Fruitive activities)
Jnana-kanda (Knowledge in pursuance of truth)