Guest guest Posted August 10, 1999 Report Share Posted August 10, 1999 On 10 Aug 1999, Samba das wrote: > > I agree here, but with some reservations. For instance such a brahmin may feel independant due to his relationship with Krsna, but that does not necesarily mean he will be allowed to speak out. The ostracization and practical expelling of Pradyumna prabhu, is a case in point in our own history. If he was indpendantly situated on a piece of land in New Vrindavan (for instance), he could not have been so easily removed, and he could still have spoken out, in the truthful way he did, and continue to do so, thus being a real pain to those opposed to the truth he was so rightly espousing. > So brahmanas also take practical measures that support their simple lifestyle. Still, even in Vedic times, problems are always there. For instance, Vidura abandoned the court of the Kauravas. So on one hand the brahmanas may preach according to their realization, but then their audience also needs to be able to appreciate their message. We can't expect others to be able to appreciated everything we say simply because we know we are right. > So though they may not have interefered with his personal relationship with Krsna, the lack of the proper controls, checks and balances that a > wholesome, varnasrama ordered society could give were missing, consequently his message was stifled for years together, and great injustice was done. All this would be needless if he were indpendant in every sense of the word. > My own honest opinion is that I don't think our society was ready at that time to constructively act upon his message. Yes, that is unfortunate, and we should manage our affairs so as to avoid such things in the future. ys, Sthita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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