Question on SB 4.22.13 Purport

[BVKS Sanga]

From "Apoorv Anand" 

To "BVKS Sanga" 

Date 08-06-2026 06:39:32

Subject Question on SB 4.22.13 Purport

Dear Devotees,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

While reading Srimad Bhagavatam 4.22.13 purport, I came across the following statement by Srila Prabhupada:

"Four kinds of sinful activities—associating with women for illicit sex, eating meat, intoxication and gambling—are allowed for the kṣatriyas."

At the same time, it is often said that to live as a civilized human being one should follow the four regulative principles and avoid these four sinful activities.

I am unable to reconcile these two points and would be grateful if you could kindly explain how this statement regarding kṣatriyas is to be understood. Does "allowed" refer to regulated concessions within varṇāśrama society, and how should we understand this in relation to the universal instruction to avoid the four sinful activities?

Thank you very much for your guidance.

Your insignificant servant,

Asita Das