Guest guest Posted May 19, 1999 Report Share Posted May 19, 1999 On 19 May 1999, Hare Krsna dasi wrote: > Why do we assume that the system of a disciple not having much contact with the > diksa guru should be our standard from here to eternity? > > It seems to me that this is precisely the root of many of our problems -- that > the > diksa guru is not able to give sufficient personal guidance to his disciple, > and > that he does not feel great enough personal stake in the welfare and spiritual > success of that disciple. Srila Prabhupada did not feel enough "personal" stake in the welfare and spiritual success of his disciples? As a diksa guru he did not give such attention to by far the majority of his disciples. I have never felt in any way abandoned by Srila Prabhupada for this. I relate with him through his recorded books, tapes and kirtans. I feel very close to him when I worship his pictures and books and offer him food every morning. >It is a weakness of our current system that it is so > impersonal. The weakness in the system is trying to establish such a personal relationship with unqualified gurus. They think of themselves as gurus when they are not, and we think of them as gurus because we don't want to see that they aren't. Instead we could try to see them as older brothers and sisters in God and develop close loving, caring relationships even if at a distance - like in "real" families who don't see their siblings all the time but maintain love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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