Disgrace at the Manor...

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>I only found out about this discussion when Ajamila Prabhu

>forwarded me this message, since I withdrew from the Prabhupada Disciples

>conference a couple of years ago. There is far too much prajalpa in these

>conferences to interest me.

 

Here is the crux of the problem. The people in charge are not only

out-of-touch with their godbrothers and godsisters, they consider their

topics "prajalpa." Such a shame. On the contrary, the rest of us are

enlivened by discussions and preaching opportunities. Krishna clearly states

that one who preaches to the devotees is most dear to Him. And there will

never be anyone more dear to Him.

 

 

>I determined that they were outside of our property, and that there was

>nothing we could do about it. Atmanivedana Swami consulted with the police,

>who said that if they interfered with the flow of traffic then they should

>be informed, so we decided that was really all we could or should do about

>it. Like summer wasps, we thought it was a petty problem, not worth much of

>our attention, since their pamplets wouldn't interest the vast majority of

>visitors to the Manor on Janmastami.

 

I wrote that Krishna states "My devotee is dear to everyone and everyone is

dear to him." And you write that they are like "summer wasps." Is it

possible that they picked up on your mentality, which made a peaceful

solution ultimately impossible?

 

I still believe that loving concern and reciprocation amongst devotees will

solve 99% of the problems. Sastra confirms that this is true. This is what

Prabhupada wanted for his ISKCON. This is what I want for ISKCON. Until we

have devotees in charge who are are dear to everyone and everyone is dear to

them, these problems will never go away.

 

 

>Now, Vaiyasaki Prabhu, I would like to say that I have seen you before make

>off the cuff statements without talking to the persons involved. I would

>appreciate it in the future if you could check with me.

 

You never told me personally. This is the first time you mention it, and on

a public conference!

 

yours in service...