Guest guest Posted December 26, 1999 Report Share Posted December 26, 1999 > "This shyness is a gift of nature to the fair sex, and it enhances their > beauty and prestige, even if they are of a less important family or even > if they are less attractive. We have practical experience of this fact. A > sweeper woman commanded respect of many respectable gentlemen simply by > manifesting a lady's shyness." (SB 1.10.16P) So "a sweeper woman commanded respect of many respectable gentlemen". But the prerequisite for the commanded respect is the men being respectable and gentle. The condescending tone of many socalled "gentlemen" and "brahmanas" in our movement when "teaching" others "their" dharma is discouraging, not only for women, but men too. It is not gentlemanly. Are the IWC´ers feminist-demons? Are the GHQ´ers sadistic womenstompers? It seems that some very personal conflicts are at stake here, somebody hurt somebodys feelings. Or somebody has to show off. This is not a matter of the word, but the way it is spoken. So before we hurl sastra at each other, we better check our motives, otherwise it may be very counterproductive. I suggest the involved men (the humble and tolerant brahmanas), being so important to the society, be the ones to start a new softer, more understanding and supportive, facilitating, protective (with the help of our strong ksatrya-leaders) campaign towards those in need, be they children, women, cows or otherwise. Surely they will appreciate and as time goes by, wounds will be healed and cooperation will blossom, so will our society. your servant Trayimaya dasa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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