Суд над Бхагавад-гитой / Attempt to ban Bhagavad-gita

CONCLUSION

The author, and those who worked with him on the "Lilamrta," have committed a horrendous offense to Srila Prabhupada. If they had tried this same "interpreting the mind" trick with some famous materialist who had died, they would be liable to get hit with a devastating slander lawsuit from the materialists' heirs. So just consider the gravity of what has happened-and is still happening-to Srila Prabhupada's reputation from the distribution of this slanderous book, the "Lilamrta." The descriptions in this book of the "problems" Srila Prabhupada seemingly underwent are not at all becoming to him, even though they draw out false empathy or even sympathy from the less-intelligent. The Mahabhagavata's disciples are never expected to take such quotes and apparent situations and put together a book which tugs on the heartstrings of all of its readers, while at the same time tugging and ripping out the devotional creeper.

Srila Prabhupada descended to this place and displayed the opulence of Krsna even amidst the most disturbed, atheistic, and inimical conditions. This world, with very little exception, consists mostly of impious men, religious fanatics, pseudo-seekers, demons, and so many frustrated persons who can have absolutely no faith in anyone. We all came to Srila Prabhupada, by his causeless mercy, from a category comparable to these. Just as Krsna and Lord Caitanya, when They descend, appear to fools as ordinary human beings, similarly, to the gross materialists, Srila Prabhupada certainly appeared to be a rather helpless mendicant with a cane, etc. Yet we, his disciples, are meant to know that he actually had the power to deliver the Ganges and all holy places from sinful reaction (SB,9.9.6). He had the power to surpass all the perfections of the yogis and make the whole universe tremble (SB, 4.8.78). Does this so-called "Lilamrta" invoke these realizations about our spiritual master? Or does it instead allow you to view him from two points of view, to empathize, and at times, even sympathize with him as he struggles to eke out his livelihood.

"Lilamrta" does not just make passing references to Prabhupada's apparent struggles, fully explaining how these things, in actuality, were the Lord's plan to glorify His devotee? No. Instead it highlights his so-called "inabilities," '-emotional and mental turmoils...... failures and setbacks," with the obvious purpose of weaving a web of heart-rending, tear-jerking sentimentality that can, and does, lead the readers into seeing Srila Prabhupada as an ordinary struggling man, just like the new "gurus," as being as good as, or better than, Srila Prabhupada. The "Lilamrta" is one of the reasons why this abominable mentality is even possible. Imitation thrones also assists the delusion. Equal worship is another strategy. "Lilamrta" is a contamination at nines so subtle, and so poisonous, that it works on the subconscious without a careless devotee even being aware. This book, and the books of Sridhar Maharaja will both produce results on the same level. Both have the same poisonous effect on one's soul. "Lilamrta" teaches that an uttama-adhikari can be an ordinary, struggling man, and Sridhar's books subtly teach impersonalism (Chapter Six). As many of these books as possible should be recovered and destroyed. If not, the authors will be subject to sever punishment, both in this lifetime, and for many future lifetimes to come. And the innocent victims reading these books may have their material existence extended as well.

Comments, inquiries, and donations toward this book may be sent to Steve Bryant (Sulocana dasa) 2124 Kittredge #32, Berkeley, CA, 94704. Thank you.

CHAPTER NINE

ISKCON'S WOMEN

PROTECTED OR EXPLOITED?

CONTENTS

PART ONE

GENERAL PRINCIPLES ON WOMEN

INTRODUCTION

1. SPIRITUALLY EQUAL, MATERIALLY WEAKER

2. RESPECTIVE DUTIES IN LIFE

3. WOMEN: NOBLE AND SOFTHEARTED

4. NATURALLY CHASTE AND SUBMISSIVE

5. THE WEAKER SEX

6. CHASTITY: AVOIDING ILLICIT SEX

7. MADE TO RAISE CHILDREN

8."NINE TIMES LUSTIER"

9. CONCLUSION

PART TWO

MODERN PROBLEMS

10. THE WOMEN'S LIBERATION MOVEMENT: WHY?

11. FINDING A REAL HUSBAND: AVOIDING THE BUMS

12. WHY ALL WOMEN MUST BE MARRIED: FOUR GOOD REASONS

13. AVOIDING AND PUNISHING SEXUAL OFFENDERS

14. A MODERN MARRIAGE PROPOSAL

15. VARNASRAMA DHARMA: THE REAL SOLUTION

16. WOMEN'S LIBERATION AND BIG BUSINESS

17. COMPARING "LIBERATED" TO "HELD DOWN WOMEN

18. CREATING AND PROTECTING A CLASS OF VEDIC WOMEN

PART THREE

WOMEN IN ISKCON

19. INTRODUCTION

20. AFFECTION BETWEEN HUSBAND AND WIFE

21. THE EARLY MARRIAGES

22. WHY PRABHUPADA GAVE "SANNYASA"

23."PRACTICAL SANNYASIS"

24. A MOVEMENT OF HOUSEHOLDERS

25. INITIATING WOMEN: WHY?

26. WHY SO MANY DIVORCES

27."SEXYASIS" AND "SEXYASINIS"

28. SEXYASIS INITIATING SEXYASINIS

29. THE REAL PROBLEM, A WARNING

30. PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS ON MARRIAGE

31. CELIBACY IN MARRIAGE

32. THE ETERNAL RELATIONSHIP

33. AGREEING ON THE GOAL

34. WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A SPOUSE

35. SPIRITUAL RESPONSIBILITIES

36. THE REWARD FOR CHASTITY

37. HUSBAND'S ROLE ISN'T EASY EITHER

38. ROMANCE IN THE MARRIAGE

39. BE ABSOLUTELY SURE

40. THE CHOICE IS YOURS, HOW DOES A WOMAN "FLY HER OWN PLANE"

41. SEXYASI INTERFERENCE IN MARRIAGES

42. THE PUNISHMENT FOR WIFE STEALERS

43. SEXYASIS CANNOT IMITATE PRABHUPADA

44. HOW THE SEXYASIS RATIONALIZE IT

45. HOW TO FIND A REAL HUSBAND

46. KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR

47. SACRIFICE AND PRAYER

48. PREPARING FOR YOUR MATE

49. REMOVING BAD QUALITIES

50. HOW TO RECOGNIZE YOUR ETERNAL COMPANION

51. ALREADY BEEN BURNED? WHAT TO DO

52. CONCLUSION