conduct and eligibility

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Recently on Achintya a major factor in rebuttal of sahajiya views was the

question of conduct and eligibility: that because sahajiyas do not adhere to

proper Vaisnava behavior they are disqualified from espousing philosophy.

 

Yet immoral behavior is far from unusual in ISKCON. For instance divorce and

remarriage of initiated devotees has become practically as accepted as in

karmi society. Are we not hypocritical to dismiss others on the grounds of

moral standards we appear to offer only lip service to?

 

I realize that Achintya is meant for philosophy, not social controversy with

its attendent nastiness. However philosophy divorced from practical life has

no meaning, and as the question of conduct and eligibility has been raised

herein, I suggest that it be further reviewed in as detached and

philosophical manner as may be possible.