Shloka 40
Kapila’s Conclusion: Limits of Karma and Yoga; Supremacy of Bhakti and Qualification to Receive the Teaching
न लोलुपायोपदिशेन्न गृहारूढचेतसे । नाभक्ताय च मे जातु न मद्भक्तद्विषामपि ॥ ४० ॥
na lolupāyopadiśen na gṛhārūḍha-cetase nābhaktāya ca me jātu na mad-bhakta-dviṣām api
Huwag ituro ito sa labis na sakim at sa pusong nakakapit sa buhay-pamilya; huwag din sa hindi deboto sa Akin, ni sa mga napopoot sa Aking mga deboto at sa Kataas-taasang Panginoon.
Persons who are always planning to do harm to other living entities are not eligible to understand Kṛṣṇa consciousness and cannot enter into the realm of transcendental loving service to the Lord. Also, there are so-called disciples who become submissive to a spiritual master most artificially, with an ulterior motive. They also cannot understand what Kṛṣṇa consciousness or devotional service is. Persons who, due to being initiated by another sect of religious faith, do not find devotional service as the common platform for approaching the Supreme Personality of Godhead, also cannot understand Kṛṣṇa consciousness. We have experience that some students come to join us, but because of being biased in some particular type of faith, they leave our camp and become lost in the wilderness. Actually, Kṛṣṇa consciousness is not a sectarian religious faith; it is a teaching process for understanding the Supreme Lord and our relationship with Him. Anyone can join this movement without prejudice, but unfortunately there are persons who feel differently. Therefore it is better not to instruct the science of Kṛṣṇa consciousness to such persons.
FAQs
This verse says the teachings should not be given to the greedy, those absorbed in household attachment, the non-devotee, or those who envy devotees—implying receptivity, devotion, and respect for devotees are essential qualifications.
While teaching Devahuti the path of devotion and liberation, Kapila identifies that these instructions are confidential and must be protected from those who would misuse, reject, or offend—especially those envious of devotees.
Share spiritual guidance with people who are genuinely interested and respectful; avoid debates with the envious, and prioritize cultivating humility, devotion, and good association before attempting to teach others.