25 years and counting???

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"The four orders of human society, combined with family welfare activities

as they are set forth by the institution of the sanatana-dharma or

varnasrama-dharma, are designed to enable the human being to attain his

ultimate salvation. ...Therefore the breaking of the sanatana-dharma

tradition by irresponsible leaders of society brings about chaos in that

society, and consequently people forget the aim of life - Visnu. Such

leaders are called blind, and persons who follow such leaders are sure to be

led into chaos." Bg 1.42

 

"People who are lowest among men and bewildered by the illusory energy of

the Supreme Lord will give up the original varnasrama-dharma and its rules

and regulations." SB 5.6.10.

 

"It is most important that the chief executive rule the citizens by keeping

them fully engaged in their respective occupational duties. Some of the

citizens were brahmanas, some were ksatriyas, and some were vaisyas and

sudras. It is the duty of the government to see that the citizens act

according to these material divisions for their spiritual advancement. No

one should remain unemployed or unoccupied in any way. One must work as a

brahmana, ksatriya, vaisya or sudra on the material path, and on the

spiritual path, everyone should act as a brahmacari, grihasta, vanaprastha

or sannyasi. Although formerly the government was a monarchy, all the kings

were very affectionate toward the citizens, and they strictly kept them

engaged in their respective duties. Therefore society was very smoothly

conducted." SB 5.7.4.

 

 

The leaders of ISKCON would serve their citizens well by taking to heart the

teachings of Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam. There are many of us who

would be very grateful and accomodating if such a direction were seen to be

of sincere interest amongst the influential leaders.

 

We will soon experience the sad 25th anniversary of His Divine Grace A.C.

Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada's auspicious advice to his disciples to start

varnasrama colleges in every center of his movement.

 

I want so much to be a part of Srila Prabhupada's movement and at the same

time I want nothing to do with it. I am sorry for this.

 

 

Please Krsna, help us to turn this thing around and make it the happiest

place in the universe for everyone.

 

Krsne matir astu.

Your fallen servant,

Janesvara dasa