On 07/16/2014 10:55 AM, 'Richard J. Williams' [email protected]
[FairfieldLife] wrote:
On 7/16/2014 11:49 AM, Bhairitu [email protected] [FairfieldLife]
wrote:
On 07/16/2014 09:16 AM, 'Richard J. Williams' [email protected]
[FairfieldLife] wrote:
On 7/16/2014 10:57 AM, Bhairitu [email protected]
[FairfieldLife] wrote:
Ever read "Monkey on a Stick"?
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Mostly based on rumors and lies made up by cult critics, just like
all the rumors and lies made up about MMY. Waste of time reading
books like that - old news.
Ever talk to old ISKCON members? I know a few.
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Many times. But it's probably not a good thing to be dwelling on crime
books. You are responsible only for your own actions, or not. It
should be noted that Gaudiya Vaishnavism is a monotheistic tradition
which has its roots in the theistic Vedanta traditions. In many ways,
it is a tantric tradition - symbolized by Krishna, male, juxtaposed
with Radha, female - energy polarity.
Yes, I was active in ISKCON in 1971-1972 and I never was abused in any
way.
We can all just imagine Richard with a shaved head, wearing kirtajamis
and dancing on the street. :-D
Some of the folks I know who had a bad time in that organization were
set up with "arranged marriages" that turned out bad. I also know folks
still involved and they are nice folks. I think Prabupad was well
inteneded but just didn't understand Americans and everything went
wrong. I believe that was the conclusion of the reporter who wrote
"Monkey on a Stick."
The characters and events at New Vrindavan do not reflect the movement
as a whole - they were just isolated events. You will find goons and
radical misfits in almost any large organization. Over the years I
have made a detailed study of many deviant spiritual groups including
ISKCON and the DLCS (Divine Love Consciousness Society) located about
a mile from Radiance, the TM Ideal Village near Austin.
Read more:
Rasavada: A Full Report:
http://www.rwilliams.us/archives/ras.htm
