Proposal: Restructuring the GBC - what we need is a love exam

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> > I think it should be mandatory to read ALL of Prabhupada's books at

> > least once before one dares open his mouth to correct his superiors.

> > Until then one should simply keep his mouth shut and enter a bhakta

> > program and learn something.

>

> I really appreciate all your points above, and at the same time I think it

> can be good for devotees to share their views. By discussing these topics,

> we might get to hear from devotees who have a more mature way of seeing

> things, and in this way our understanding is broadened.

 

I agree. The problem arises when anyone, regardless of their level of

adherence to Srila Prabhupada's program, share their less informed views

with those who are more informed. In Vaishnava sanga the only view worth

sharing is that which has its basis in guru, sadhu and sastra. Besides, what

is the overall benefit of sharing a less informed view? I would hate to see

ISKCON turn into a democracy where everyone has a vote and right to his

opinion.

 

Then the kanistha devotees would run our society. Do we really want an

ISKCON run by kanistha adhikaris? That's the question we should be asking

ourselves.

 

> After all Krsna is the ultimate controller, not a blade of grass moves

> without his sanction, so ultimately there is no danger of something

> slipping past his vigilance.

 

Unfortunately, Krishna is not going to come personally and point out the

discrepancies.

 

> Unfortunately I am traveling around, and

> dont really have a chance to get into it very much, but I dont think there

> is really harm, unless of course offenses are made, but even these provide

> an opportunity for some nice corrective advice.

 

I don't think any offence except ignorance has been committed. And, as you

correctly point out, it gives me an opportunity to vent

 

ys, jdd