Guest guest Posted December 28, 1999 Report Share Posted December 28, 1999 On 28 Dec 1999, Hariballabha dd wrote: > > This "MatajiMataji" Mataji", whom you so condescendingly address is my > > wife. You´ve got an attitude-problem. Why not just debate without > > insulting, it cannot be lack of arguments? > > > > ys TM > > That's one of the reason why the so called feminism in ISKCON appeared. > There is and was no real humble attitude towards the mothers... > > Hb dd I won't disagree that there has been improper application of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the role of women in the movement. But addressing a lady as "Mataji", ie. mother, is a sign of respect. Why are you trying to change that? These two postings seem to lack any understanding of Vedic culture. Women are highly regarded in Vedic culture. However, their roles do seem much different than what is being espoused now in our movement. Is this movement not about trying to apply Srila Prabhupada's teachings? Most of my time I work in the vaisya varna. There are many strong statements about that as well. But the restrictions are not signs of disrespect but rather on how a spiritual society should be run. Let us not now run out and espouse the footnoting of Prabhupada's books because the businessmen in the movement are offended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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