clarification for Madhumati

[Guest guest]

> The point was that the reason why it was not appropriate

> was to protect the granddsiciples of Srila Prabhupada from

> the deviations in the literatures of the non-ISKCON Vaisnava

> authors.

 

If granddisciples wish to read the literature of others, then best that they

consult with their own guru. I have been told personally by one of my

non-Iskcon Godbrothers that he will not allow his disciples to read Swami

Tripurari's books. Every guru has the right, and responsibility, to decide

what literature his disciples should read.

 

I'm sorry that Rama Kesava was hurt by the exchanges (as someone who is not

a granddisciple I haven't seen the exchange of texts) yet I would have to

say that it appears to me that someone promoting non-Iskcon texts on pamho

is being unreasonable.

 

Again, regarding my Godbrother above, he will not distribute his texts in an

Iskcon forum, whether it's a temple or otherwise, unless he has specific

permission from those in charge. This is a symptom of Vaisnava etiquette. In

the same way, Mandala Publications offers their catalogues, but do not

actively sell except when orders come from those who are interested.

 

I can understand Rama Kesava's enthusiasm for his guru, and this is to be

applauded. I wonder though if his guru is aware of his disciple's promotion

on such a forum. As a disciple, best to take the permission of his guru, and

of the moderators of Granddisciples, before promoting his Guru Maharaja's

books.

 

I cannot comment on Braja Sevaki's dealings in this matter since I am not

privy to them, but concerns about this should be addressed to Bhadra

Balarama. I don't think that this conference is the appropriate one for

discussing this.

 

Your servant,

Madhumati devi dasi