Guest guest Posted June 9, 1999 Report Share Posted June 9, 1999 > > Its funny but I suspect a lot of our ISKCON types are quite happy with > > the > world as it is. Especialy those who can enjoy all the infrastructure, and > have a little cash. We dont really think that it is hellish at all. > > > > > Boy, does that sound niave to me. I guess it would be true if our leaders > don't surf the internet, pay attention to lawsuits in NA by > ex-gurukulis, or in India by ritvik proponents, or need to worry about > temple income/expense issues. I was not talking about the devotees being satisfied with ISKCON. I was refering to the comforts the material world offers at great ecological (and other) expense; the results of an 'Ugrakarmic' society. It is these devotees, who make nice profits from paintings, so that they can relax for half the year, who are often the most vocal criticisers of the ISKCON regime. We understand that we are to 'work'. And this work must be according to our nature, but also according to the necesities or needs and responsibilities of life. If people were engaged in the cultivation of their own food, in cooperation with the laws of nature, they would always have some meaningful engagement. When one is flush with cash, he is in danger of becoming idle, which then presents all sorts of problems, as we know what the devil does with such unengaged minds. YS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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