The Die is Cast (1975) Part Six of Benefic and Malefic Spheres and Patterns of Influence By Kailäsa Candra däsa “Actually, we are not a religious institution. We are presenting a cultural program, making men of good character. Therefore, it is a cultural institution.” -Letter to Citsukhänanda, 10-12-71 Our so-called religion is unique in the […]
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The quote we were looking for in ‘ISKCON” Gurus, Initiations, and Party Men‘ is found: “Our Godbrother, professor Sannyal, he was a very nice man. He was doing very nicely as long as our spiritual master was present. But just after his departure, he became a party man, and he created havoc. But guru maharaj
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ISKCON Crises and Mission Creep (1967-74) Part Five of Benefic and Malefic Spheres and Patterns of Influence By Kailäsa Candra däsa “There is immense possibility of spreading this Krishna Consciousness Movement all over the Western world, if it is administered properly.” -Letter to Satya Pal, 8-31-69 “If only the intelligent class of men understand our
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Part Four of Benefic and Malefic Spheres and Patterns of Influence By Kailäsa Candra däsa The West values passion and the domineering spirit, often taking them as indications of personal strength, but the Vedic perspective views them as weaknesses of heart. To lord it over material nature is considered progressive in the West, especially when efforts
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Part Three of Benefic and Malefic Spheres and Patterns of Influence By Kailäsa Candra däsa “You will understand from the informations (sic) that this Krishna consciousness movement is a major revolutionary renaissance specifically delineating (a) social and religious conception of life based on authorized Vedic culture.” -Letter to Çré Dhruva, 4-7-70 “ . . .
Second of a Multi-part Series By Kailäsa Candra däsa “Persons in the mode of passion arrange to be worshiped by subordinates and let them wash their feet and offer riches. Such arrangements artificially made by the performance of penances are considered to be in the mode of passion. The results are temporary; they can be
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First of a Multi-part Series By Kailäsa Candra däsa “There are many devotees who assume themselves to be in Kåñëa consciousness and devotional service but, at heart, do not accept the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kåñëa, as the Absolute Truth. For them, the fruit of devotional service—going back to Godhead—will never be tasted. . .
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Deception Under Lies the Cult of “ISKCON” Second of a Two-Part Series By Kailäsa Candra däsa Para-Legal is Not Parä-Bhakti “I do not know what I can do in these legal matters. . . I think that perennial watch-dog is playing some mischief.” -Letter to Upendra, May 29, 1969 “Power is preserved . . .
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“The next printing should be again to the original way.” By Bhakta Michael Garner Beg the question, bend the truth, Bail out the basement while there are holes in the roof. Steve Ignorant Former Sannyäsé: Sometimes, they appeal that, “We can make better English.” So, they change like that–just like in the case of Isopanisad.
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Article Three, Section Two: After the Bust Out Last of a Six-Part Series by Kailäsa Candra däsa “. . . pretentious religion is a form of nescience that artificially covers a living entity’s pure consciousness under certain unfavorable conditions. Real religion lies dormant when artificial religion dominates from the mental plane.” – Caitanya-caritämåta, Ädi, 1.91,
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