Srimad Bhagavatam — Ekadasha Skandha, Shloka 51
Varṇāśrama-dharma as a Path to Bhakti
Yuga-dharma Origins, Universal Virtues, Brahmacarya and Gṛhastha Duties
यदृच्छयोपपन्नेन शुक्लेनोपार्जितेन वा । धनेनापीडयन् भृत्यान् न्यायेनैवाहरेत् क्रतून् ॥ ५१ ॥
yadṛcchayopapannena śuklenopārjitena vā dhanenāpīḍayan bhṛtyān nyāyenaivāharet kratūn
居士应以安稳之心养护所依之人：或以自然得来的资财，或以如法尽责、清净正当所积之财，而不使眷属受压迫。并应量力依正义举行祭祀（yajña）及诸般宗教仪式。
The Lord here describes the religious duties that are to be performed as far as possible, according to one’s means, and when there is opportunity.
FAQs
This verse teaches that one should rely on providential gain or honestly earned, “pure” wealth, and use it for religious duties—without injustice or exploitation.
In the Uddhava-gītā section, Krishna summarizes proper conduct and varṇāśrama principles, emphasizing that dharma must be practiced ethically—without oppressing those under one’s care.
Earn through clean means, budget for spiritual/charitable duties, and ensure your work or religious commitments do not cause undue strain on family, employees, or dependents.