How are the words swarup and dharma related? It is explained in this paragraph that swarup is the constitutional position. Does it have any other meanings? It's explained that dharma is that which constantly exists with a particular object and, in the case of the living entity, a subject, dharma is the eternal essence of the soul, the eternal quality, or eternal religion. It goes on to say that service is the essence of the living entity, no matter what form it resides in, no matter what body it has. It seems then that swarup and dharma are the same thing? Is this correct? And, that it is only thru service that the living entity can enjoy. Can we add to that, "exist?" We first must exist and take care of the necessities of life before we can enjoy them. But as far as rasa is concerned, yes, service to one another is the basis of any relationship. Humanity does not think of themselves as servants (because historically a servant is in a low position without freedom, is racially or ethnically discriminated, has suffered due to economic and social inequality). The idea of servitude is not valued. Although the wealthy people who used servants valued them, the servants never valued themselves and wished to be their own masters. Service is actually work or employment. The difference being that historical servants did not receive a salary and had no personal power. They received free room, board and food - no education - because that would give them knowledge and power to overthrow their servitude. Employment or work however implies a salary. However devotional service or bhakti yoga in the ashram is work without monetary compensation. It is spiritual service that is performed not for a cash return, but to develop a relationship with Krishna. So that point has to be made clear. There are two types of work - work done in devotion to God and work done for love of money. People actually don't love money, they love the things money can buy them, they love the pleasure obtained from these things - a vacation to see Vrindavan, for instance, or money to buy a computer for these forums. What all of this means is that money has become the object of service instead of love of Krishna being the object or rather subject of service. So, this entanglement, is a complication of civilization. In ancient times, before money was invented, people would exchange one service for another and barter for goods. Now, money is the exchange for goods. And, now that has become totally imbalanced on a global scale, and the US is getting crushed. People talk about returning to self-sufficiency, as in ancient times, such as in the land of Vrindavan, where things were given freely out of love, and if someone was lacking, their need would be fulfilled without asking for or expecting anything in return. This is the big flaw in civilization - the lack of the devotional service attitude and centering one's life around Krishna. Srila Prabhupada calls it "spiritual communism." The commune part is that everyone serves Krishna, but this does not mean that all servants receive the same quota. Karma cannot be eliminated in the material world, there will always be inequalities among devotees - some will have more than others due to their capacities. The opportunities exist for all devotees and non devotees to become president - only in America, it is said. But what about the inequalities between women and men? Much of that has changed in the material world, but what about within Iskcon? Are there equal opportunities for service among women and men in Iskcon? And, what is being done to provide equal service opportunities to future generations? Not all women want to be mothers. There are women who want to be scholars and take the sanyass order. In the Catholic order there are nuns who are renunciates. These are other ways for Iskcon women to fulfill their swarup or dharma. Girls should be educated about this life option and encouraged to pursue it if the desire and qualification is there.