Guest guest Posted June 29, 2002 Report Share Posted June 29, 2002 Dear __________, I never had a chance to respond to some points you made and got caught up traveling and working. I just remember two things you said that I want to respond to...not in a critical way, but in a way that recognises and defends the correctness of the work the RSS is involved in. As someone obviously involved in networking with many Vedic individuals and groups, it is important that you do not misrepresent some very dedicated and spiritualy advanced souls. You say that the RSS are Nationalists using Religion for political purposes. Ironically, it is actually the other way around. They are a Vedic Cultural organization that is using political methodologies to revive Sanatana Dharma. They are involving a valid aspect of Vedic society ie. the art of governance and nation building. When this is solely a nationalistic endeavour, of course it is mundane, but when it is done in order to preserve, sustain, revive, and facilitate the ancient Vedic ways of worshiping God and the protection of its people, animals and environment, it becomes a sacred duty given by God Himself. When that nation is India, than it is a vital neccesity. Who do you suggest should be responsible for preserving India's functional integrity? George W? Crown Prince Abdullah? Maybe the Queen of England? I mean there has to be some leadership, right? Why not the only people worthy of the role? I say there is none more worthy than the Indian people themselves, who are dedicated to preserving the Vedic traditions, values and ethos. Who else is worthy to administer the sacred lands of Rama, Krshna, Buddha, Caitanya? Only those imbued with a deep respect ,love and understanding for India's needs, both spiritual and material. The RSS leadership is composed of such individuals and is thus worthy of the mantle of leadership. One of Srila Prabhupad's disciples once said to Prabhupad that he understands that Prabhupad was ONLY BUILDING TEMPLES IN INDIA because India is the most important place on Earth. Srila Prabhupad replied,"No. India is not just the most important place on earth. IT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE." Actually, in 1947, the British decided to give all of Bengal=Mayapur/Navadvip to Pakistan because there were more Muslims than Hindus. It was through the efforts of the RSS and others like them that India managed to get West Bengal. While the British partitioned India, the Hindu leadership partitioned Pakistan and thus today thousands of devotees of Sri Sri Gaura Nitai can visit, live and worship in the Divine Realms of Mayapur, Navadvip etc.As those dedicated to sharing the mercy of Gaura Lila, we have a great debt of gratitude towards those Indian Patriots who gave their lives to preserve India. So to classify the RSS as cynical users of religion is highly unjust and it is the very label given to the RSS by those dedicated to the destruction of Vedic Culture and India itself. The RSS is engaged in their Dharma and its pursuit is their service to Krishna. The RSS has ingeniously dovetailed the political social consciousness of millions of people and thus reignited India's dedication to Vedic culture. This is a Divine Sacred task unworthy of belittlement. The RSS, as admirers and active supporters of Srila Prabhupada's legacy, are worthy to be respected and honored by all Krishna devotees. The next point you made must have been in jest but I will address it anyway. You stated that the Hindus can worship Durga all they want and thus go to Durga Loka. Thus there will be more Krishna Prasad for you. First of all, no one has ever been lost by worshiping the great and powerful devotees of Krishna such as Durga and Shiva. Fortunate is that person who develops devotion to such glorious Divine Beings. Prabhupad and Caitanya Mahaprabhu both worship and honored both Lord Shiva and Durga. Of course there is a recommended process whereby the devotee worships Durga in order to achieve Krsna's grace. But even if one sincerely worshiped Durga or Shiva as God, out of love and compassion, They will bring the devotee to Krsna. As far as Durga devotees going to Durga loka and missing out on the Krsna Prasad thats impossible. THIS IS DURGA LOKA AND THERE IS MORE KRSNA PRASADAM HERE THAN ALMOST ANYWHERE. Mayapura was named after Mother Durga because she did austerities there in order to bring Sri Caitanya . So, I hope you don't take offense, but I saw it as an offense on your part and according to Vedic Culture it is my duty to defend the righteous. At Your Service, Vrin Parker Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. Click Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2002 Report Share Posted July 2, 2002 New! SBC Dial - 1st Month Free &; unlimited access "vediculture1008" vediculture1008 Janardan jdb Re: Fwd: If You Love Visiting Navadvip, Thank India's Patriots Mon, 1 Jul 2002 20:27:29 -0700 Sri Sri Guru Gauranga Jayatah Dear India's Patriots, Thank you. Janardan das Brahmacari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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