Loyalty to ISKCON and Srila Prabhupada

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A few points from ISKCON law book.

 

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8.2.1 Loyalty to ISKCON and Srila Prabhupada

 

8.2.1.1 Seeking Instruction Outside ISKCON Improperly

 

Since all the spiritual knowledge and instruction required is available in

Srila Prabhupad's books and from ISKCON, no ISKCON member shall be allowed

to seek spiritual instruction from any other person or institution outside

of ISKCON without approval of the GBC Body. Any member of ISKCON who

willfully disobeys the above order will thereby sever his connection with

ISKCON. (82)

 

8.2.1.1 Although all respects should be shown to senior Vaisnavas of the

Gaudiya Math or other non-ISKCON Vaisnavas, no one should independently

approach these respected personalities with the inten-tion of begging advice

or opinions regarding management or any controversial matters pertaining to

ISKCON. The GBC is the ultimate authority for resolving such matters, and

its decisions should be accepted.(79)

 

8.2.1.2 Prohibition to Lead Anyone Away from ISKCON

 

As ISKCON is spiritually non-different from His Divine Grace A. C.

Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, no one has the right to lead anyone away

from ISKCON.(82)

 

8.2.1.4 To avoid offenses to Srila Prabhupad and to avoid offenses to his

godbrothers, the GBC reminds all ISKCON devotees of Srila Prabhupad's

instruction that in general we should avoid the association of his

godbrothers and members of other spiritual groups unless one has permission

from a GBC member for some specific purpose. Intimate siksa association is

prohibited from non-ISKCON spiritual masters.(87)

 

8.2.1.7 Association with Non-ISKCON Vaisnavas and sadhus

 

1. In obedience to the instruction of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta

Swami Prabhupad, the GBC directs that the members of ISKCON should respect

all senior Gaudiya Vaisnavas outside ISKCON, but should not intimately

associate with them, personally or through printed or recorded media, for

guidance, teaching, instruction, or initiation as their presentation of

Krsna consciousness often differs from that of Srila Prabhupada in emphasis,

balance and other aspects of both teaching and practice.

 

2. This resolution is intended to apply categorically to all ISKCON members.

ISKCON Leaders' first responsibility is to give considerate direction,

guidance, and counseling to any ISKCON devotees person-ally affected by this

resolution so as to bring them back to the path set by Srila Prabhupad.

 

In any case, those who continue to act in violation of this resolution are

subject to sanctions by Temple Presidents and GBC Zonal Secretaries, who may

exercise their discretion to prohibit any such devotees from living on

ISKCON properties or participating in ISKCON functions.

 

Those who persist in violating this resolution are cautioned they may be

reported to the GBC Executive Committee for immediate action or action at

the following year's annual GBC meeting. The Executive Committee is hereby

given authority to undertake any action up to and including suspension from

ISKCON of any violator at any time between the GBC annual

general meetings at Mayapur.

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