PADA: Thanks LD. Yes, wherever Satsvarupa and his GBC pals go, they leave a trail of banned, beaten, molested, sued and killed Vaishnavas. That is how we know where they have been. They are diabolical, Satanic and malignant narcissists. I agree.
And yes, they wanted Krishna and Srila Prabhupada to be known as persons who select conditioned souls as Krishna's successors. They wanted to destroy their reputations, which is almost like destroying a person physically. Yup!
Then again, there are those who believe they have destroyed their guru physically, with poison, and then they wanted to poison his name and destroy faith in Krishna. Then they run off and take shelter of intoxicating psychotropics and having affairs with the therapists etc., without trying to fix the mess they made. Most sinful. Yup!
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The Lion Guru His Divine Grace Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur Jagad Guru Prabhupada.
Published in The Harmonist (Sree Sajjanatoshani)
The acts and expressions of the Vaishnavas cannot be understood even by the wise.” The devotees are attached to the Lord Who pervades the worlds with His wonderful strides. Let us not be misled by the apparent sight. Many a person has been liable to mistake the pebble for the pearl, the snake for the rope, evil for good, by falling a victim to delusion by relying on apparent sight. It is only when a person allows himself to fall into the clutches of self-delusion that one’s senses show their eagerness for supplying the wants incidental to the phenomenal world by supposing himself to be an inhabitant of the same.
Published in The Harmonist (Sree Sajjanatoshani)
The acts and expressions of the Vaishnavas cannot be understood even by the wise.” The devotees are attached to the Lord Who pervades the worlds with His wonderful strides. Let us not be misled by the apparent sight. Many a person has been liable to mistake the pebble for the pearl, the snake for the rope, evil for good, by falling a victim to delusion by relying on apparent sight. It is only when a person allows himself to fall into the clutches of self-delusion that one’s senses show their eagerness for supplying the wants incidental to the phenomenal world by supposing himself to be an inhabitant of the same.
We should consider well how we are to be delivered from being thus exploited by the deluding energy. It will never bring us relief if we adopt the lordly mentality for supplying our present inadequacies and for avoiding what certain hasty observers have been pleased to dub as ‘the slave mentality’ of the devotees of God. Such modes of thinking accelerate our march towards the inferno by plunging us into the course of sensuous indulgences.
If we disregard or ignore the devotees of God for elevating ourselves, we would thereby be cast into the prison of three dimensions and spring towards inflation instead of contraction. “I will be good; I will be cured of my mundane desires; I will have real well-being."
If we disregard or ignore the devotees of God for elevating ourselves, we would thereby be cast into the prison of three dimensions and spring towards inflation instead of contraction. “I will be good; I will be cured of my mundane desires; I will have real well-being."
This is the proper kind of judgment. But it is not at all laudable to entertain the contrary thoughts: "I will be great, I will gratify my malice by stopping the course of the whole world."
It is by no means proper to set up one’s superiority against the worshipfulness of God’s devotees. The path of hearkening to the Transcendental Word has been rendered devious by the misinterpretation of the text ‘Aham Brahmasmi.’ I have listened to the true interpretation of the text at the lotus-feet of my Divine Master. It is to this effect, “It is our eternal duty to chant constantly the Name of Hari by being infinitely more truly humble than the smallest blade of grass, more truly forbearing than even the proverbially patient tree, and to honour others without seeking honour.”
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THE LIST
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THE LIST
Modern Deviations that Pretend to be Devotional Service
From Henrich Horváth Prabhu
There are many, many (deviations) out there, either as a social ritual or a reinvention of Pancaratra Viddhi. Any temple or community you go to, especially in the West, they establish their own things and demand them arbitrarily or as a social requirement. It shows a lack of interest in KC culture, Goloka Culture.
Here is a short list of them. If this does not offend someone, it's a miracle:
Here is a short list of them. If this does not offend someone, it's a miracle:
Invented & Deviated Rituals
* **"Candlelight Vigil" Devotion:** Replacing the traditional *ghee lamp* (Agni) with Western-style "vocalized" candlelight ceremonies for secular causes.
* **"Guided Meditation" Over Japa:** Substituting the active sound vibration of the *Mahā-mantra* with passive, New Age "visualizations" or "mindfulness" sessions.
* **Applause in the Temple:** Replacing the traditional chanting of *"Jaya!"* or *"Haribol!"* with Western-style clapping after a lecture or *kīrtana*.
* **"Ecstatic" Dance Workshops:** Turning the natural, spontaneous dancing for the Deity into choreographed, secular "expressive dance" or "conscious clubbing" events.
* **Birthday Cake Ceremonies:** Prioritizing the blowing out of candles and cutting of cakes over the traditional and proper offering of *Mahā-prasādam* and
*Vaiṣṇava-homa*.
* **Pet, Cars & Gadgets "Blessing" Ceremonies:** Formal rituals to "initiate" or bless domestic animals, mirroring Western "St. Francis" traditions rather than the
*Bhāgavatam* view of animal life.
* **"Inclusive" Mantra Alteration:** Changing the gendered language of traditional *mantras* or prayers to fit modern Western "neutrality" or political correctness.
* **Interfaith "Hybrid" Altar:** Placing non-Vaiṣṇava symbols, "healing crystals," or secular icons on or near the *siṁhāsana* of the Deity.
* **Social Media "Live-Stream" Puja:** Performing *pūjā* specifically for the camera angle and "likes" rather than for the satisfaction of the Lord.
* **"Yoga-Retreat" Bhakti:** Marketing *Bhakti* as a "spa for the soul" where luxury, massage, and aesthetics are prioritized over *tapasya* (austerity).
* **Public "Kīrtana" without the Holy Name:** Performing musical "mantra-meditation" using only "Om" or "Shanti" to avoid "offending" secular audiences with Kṛṣṇa’s name.
* **Psychologized Confession:** Turning the process of seeking forgiveness from a *Vaisnava* into a secular "therapy circle" where the focus is on ego-validation rather than purification.
* **Wedding Vow Inventions:** Replacing *Vedic Vivaha* mantras with "personalized" Western-style vows that focus on temporary mental compatibility rather than sacred duty.
* **Secularized "Prasādam" Buffets:** Treating *Kṛṣṇa-prasādam* as a commercial "Indian food" business, neglecting the consciousness of the cook and the rules of the kitchen.
* **Professionalized Bhajans:** Hiring "talented" non-devotee musicians to perform in the temple because they "sound better" than the sincere devotees.
* **"Eco-Spirituality" Rituals:** Worshiping "Mother Earth" as a primary deity in a way that obscures the fact that the Earth is an energy of the Supreme Proprietor.
Here are more "invented rituals" and modernized deviations that substitute the
Here are more "invented rituals" and modernized deviations that substitute the
"Real Fire" of the *paramparā* with the "Painted Fire" of Western sentimentalism:
### Modern Deviations & Invented Rituals
* **"Deity-Selfie" Darśana:** Treating the Altar as a backdrop for personal social media "content" rather than a place of surrender.
* **"Mindfulness" Japa:** Rebranding the Holy Name as a secular "stress-reduction" tool, stripped of its identity as the Supreme Person.
* **"Group Hug" Kīrtana:** Ending spiritual chanting with Western-style communal hugging rituals rather than traditional *daṇḍavats* (prostrations).
* **"Manifestation" Prayer:** Using the *saṅkīrtana* movement to "manifest" material wealth or career success (New Age "Law of Attraction").
* **"Eco-Pūjā":** Worshiping the environment or "Mother Earth" as an independent goddess, divorced from her role as Kṛṣṇa’s energy (*prakṛti*).
* **"Universalist" Invocations:** Opening programs with vague, non-sectarian
"Higher Power" prayers to avoid the "uncomfortable" specificity of Kṛṣṇa.
* **"Gourmet" Prasādam Reviews:** Treating the Lord's remnants as a "culinary experience" for food critics, focusing on "fusion" over purity.
* **"Couch-Potato" Śravaṇam:** Replacing the physical assembly of devotees (*Sādhu-saṅga*) with purely digital, passive "YouTube-only" discipleship.
* **"Secularized" Vyāsa-pūjā:** Turning the Guru’s appearance day into a Western-style "Appreciation Party" focused on social sentiment rather than *Tattva*.
* **"Bhakti-Yoga" Pilates:** Mixing traditional *Hatha-yoga* with Western gym aerobics and "pop" music, calling it "spiritual fitness."
* **"Therapy-Circle" Iṣṭagoṣṭhī:** Turning spiritual discussions into secular "venting sessions" where the focus is on mental comfort rather than
*Bhāgavatam* solutions.
* **"New Age" Smudging:** Using "Sage" or "Palo Santo" instead of traditional *Aguru* or *Dhūpa* to "clear energy" in the temple.
* **"Astro-Dependency":** Refusing to perform service or chant unless the "celestial alignment" or "mercury retrograde" is favorable.
* **"Social Justice" Yatra:** Prioritizing political marching and secular activism over the distribution of the *Mahā-mantra* and books.
* **"Vedic" Interior Design:** Focusing more on the *Vāstu* and "vibe" of a house than the actual *Sādhana* performed within it.
* **"Fad" Fasting:** Substituting traditional *Ekādaśī* rules with modern "Intermittent Fasting" or "Juice Cleanses" for physical weight loss.
* **"Democratic" Altar:** Allowing the congregation to vote on which "images" or "modern gurus" should be placed on the temple altar.
* **"Pop-Star" Kīrtana:** Turning the congregational chanting into a concert-style performance where the "leader" is the center of attraction, not the Name.
ALL GLORIES TO GYMNASTIC YOGA AND ISKCON'S WORLD RECORD FOR HAVING MOST NATIONALITIES DOING "YOGA" IN ONE PLACE (I'm so thrilled)
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