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> That's all fine for those who enjoy wrangling, but where does fit on the

> Krsna Katha conference?

 

With all due respect, where is there a question of wrangling here, or of

enjoyment thereof? Krishna Katha means discussions of Sri Krishna, His

pastimes, His philosophy, and the teachings of His dear devotees. I tried my

level best to present a concrete understanding of the teachings of the

Hari-Bhakti-Vilasa. After all, these instructions weren't written for hobby

only, and they aren't wholesale negligible simply because we say we follow

Prabhupada. I feel sorry if my sincere attempt to clarify the subject matter

is taken as wrangling.

 

> Many of the things listed are the most common foods, so giving them up is

> some tapasya. But is not the essence of Ekadasi. Eating grains and

> beans is sinful, but other fasting is voluntary according to one's taste.

> If one does nirjala he will never have to worry about the details of

> what to eat and what not to eat, and will be peacefull.. Otherwise,

> whatever you eat, you can find some pandit who will say it is "verboten".

 

Oh, this was not actually a list for Ekadasi-prasadam I quoted. It is a

general dietary guideline.