Varna first, asrama later????

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> > That is because they have tried to run before they can even

> > crawl. We must remember - Varna first, asrama later.

>

> I realize I have'nt contributed much to this issue, but where

> did you get "We must remember - Varna first, asrama later."

> from?

>

> Srila Prabhupada didn't do that with us. He asked us to chant 16

> rounds daily first. He taught us to ask outsiders to chant Hare

> Krishna first. Have you got it back to front or have I missed

> something?

>

> ys

>

> ada

 

 

 

Unfortunately, Prabhu, yes you've missed something huge in my estimation.

Don't worry though you are in good and numerous company with most of the

entire GBC also not incorporating this most auspicious and important

preaching program inaugurated by Srila Prabhupada more than 25 years ago in

Vrindavana. Or maybe they know but choose to ignore it? I wouldn't know

because the GBC doesn't represent itself to us on this most important

subject on any regular (daily) basis.

 

The exact quote is: "Srila Prabhupada: First of all varna and when the varna

is perfectly in order, then there is asrama. Asrama is especially meant for

spiritual advancement. Varna is general division. It must be there in

human society. If varna is not there then this is a society of animals.

And when the varna is working perfectly, then we give them the asrama. ...

ASRAMA, that is later on." SP MWC Vrin 3/74.

 

You really need to read the whole conversation to be fully enlivened with

the concept. I am sure you must have the transcription of these morning walk

conversations?

 

Also, Srila Prabhupada continued these same instructions in his fantastic

conversations with Hari-sauri Prabhu on Valentines Day in 1977, a few months

before leaving this planet. Surely you also have these transcriptions? Both

are detailed instructions and orders to implement varnasrama-dharma into

ISKCON.

 

I won't provide the texts here because I am sure you can get the texts from

any GBC man in your proximity. Read them together! It will be quite

enlightening.