Guest guest Posted March 24, 1998 Report Share Posted March 24, 1998 > In the ever widening community of devotees, there are some who have > been raised in a Vaisnava family. Are they to be considered as being > on a senior platform if they show the appropriate qualities? > > 'Bhakta' Scott, Secretary, etc., ISKCON Perth, West Australia. Srila Prabhupada once made a comment on Bhakti Caru Swami when a devotee asked about his position since he joined the movement relatively later. Srila Prabhupada said, 'He was born more qualified.' From this statement, we can understand that those who take a good birth are born with superior qualities. Those who are born in Vaisnava families, and who accept the opportunity of such a birth (and are not destroyed by others with demoniac qualities) are certainly to be respected. We consider seniority primarily according to one's wisdom and spiritual qualities. Wherever you see such a manifestation, you should understand that there is seniority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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