Bias Against Gaudiya Vaishnavism in American Schools

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On Sat, 21 Jan 2006, v_raja_ram wrote:

 

> I would like to present below a great opportunity to present in

> schools across America and influence millions of school children.

 

.. . .

 

> I am part of a group working on correcting presentation

> of "Hinduism" as one monolithic structure and ensuring that

> different vedic schools are presented as per their internal faith

> system. This will ensure parity among all faiths semitic and non-

> semitic on the American land. Here is an opportunity for hare

> krishnas to present the Bhagavatha School of thought as realized by

> Gaudiya Vaishnavas. The beliefs of Bhagavathas in Lord Krishna,

> Hari Nam, Divine Varnashrama System, Cyclical Time, Eternal

> Relationship between jiva and the Lord, Cow Protection etc., can be

> presented. To do this, it needs a team of intelligent educated

> volunteers who can work on the presentation. If they have the energy

> and the courage, they can contribute to the legal battle also. But

> that is not mandatory. But I request that gaudiya vaishnavas with a

> standing are put together to present to present gaudiya tradition in

> an authentic manner.

 

The is a wonderfui opportunity and a most laudable effort. I would add that

Vaisnavas of Indian heritage will be taken more seriously in this effort, as

mundaners assume that one's socialization and family traditions are more

substantial than the experiences leading to conversion in non-Indians.

 

Intellectual Indians looking for ways to apply Caitanya Mahaprabhu's instruction

Bharata-bhumite hoilo manusya janma jara, jamna sarthak kori koro para upakara"

(i.e. Anyone born in India should make his life perfect by Krsna consciousness

and then help others to do likewise) can take up this sterling opportunity

wholeheartedly.

 

MDd

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An example of effective response to such bias -

 

http://www.iskcon.com/new/060111_satyaraja.html