no one should cross the ocean, as it occupied by Maha Vishnu

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Dear Pancharatnaji et al, PAMHO AGTSP

 

Regarding Mahavisnu in or on the ocean. Ksirodaka (Milk) ocean,

Garbadaka Ocean, Karunadaka (causal) Ocean, sure, but salt water

pacific/atlantic/indian ocean, I don't know. Even if this were true, it

is probably not the main reason for not crossing. In those days when

crossing one could not take proper bath or do ones proper daily

rituals, conditions, water, food, etc on board boats were not that

sattvic. Therefore people considered that a Hindu who crossed the ocean

lost his caste (ie became degraded). Today only the Madhva Swamis, and

Ramanuja Swamis (except for Chinna Jeer Swami) follow this rule.

 

Also I agree that when a lot of people do or say something there may be

some truth in it. However that is not the definitive pramana for

Vaisnavas. Sastra pramana is ultimately our guide.

 

I really don't think that this is a very useful discussion as obviously

Gaudiya Vaisnavas (at least ISKCON and GM) don't seem to take any

notice of these things.

 

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GKD