I may once again offer this essay

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[Text 255430 from CIS]

 

> Behind this reluctance to discuss the topic of human sexuality in Krishna

> consciousness is the rule that sex is allowed only once a month and then

> for procreation alone. You will not be recognized as an authentic member

> of the Movement unless you swear by Krishna that you will take the vow of

> celibacy at heart. Otherwise, you are considered something like a

> second-class citizen -- worse maybe.

 

So there should not be pressure on those who join for initiation. Those who

fail to follow 4 regs must receive diksa and should be respected as aspiring

devotees.

 

>

> The sincere devotee who experiences sex desire is faced with feelings of

> guilt, which act as an efficient watchdog against such follies as wanting

> to be a leader while still in such a fallen state.

 

The guilt is there if one breaks the vow. No vow - no guilt. I have observed

many couples, who were happy with KC and society of devotees, but they

didn't take commitment of initiation and reg. principles. Thus no one

treated them bad, or accused.

 

> This testimony tells us a lot about what most devotees are going through

> after initiation.

 

That means, the should be no rush about initiation

 

> Our movement is agonizing because we don't want to look at the weakness of

> its philosophy, because we are unable to face the problem of the world,

> because of our superiority complex, because of our non-participation in

> social, political, economical and cultural secular affairs, because of our

> constant reference to past paradigms for dealing with present situations

> and, perhaps worst of all, because of our obsession with purity.

 

It's your perception of affairs, not everyone would agree.

 

ys abhinanda das

Vladimir tp