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Bhakta David - Tue, 07 Sep 2004 02:48:56 +0530
Hari Bol,

Rasaraja dasa

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If you spend a few minutes reading through this site you will realize that this is not a website which is focused on ACBSP teachings, his movement or those of Srila BR Sridhar deva Goswami or Srila Narayana Maharaja. Although most of the devotees on this site have an ISKCON/Gaudiya Matha background they have left those institutions for a reason and that very reason is what makes such a ‘debate’ or concerns a bit out of place at GaudiyaDiscussions.com.

I am working fast on my computer and must admit my haste. What are some of the concerns of "those who left those institutions"?

Bhakta David
Madhava - Tue, 07 Sep 2004 03:01:50 +0530
David,

The search-feature is your eternal friend and well-wisher. Please take advantage of his sanga.

If you wish to read about the guiding principles of this board, please read the Statement of Purpose & Board Rules. Some further discussions on the purpose of this board are found for example in this thread under the Community, Moderation and Feedback forum.

As for some of the concerns of those who left the aforesaid institutions, you should be able to find some topics of interest in the ISKCON, Gaudiya Matha etc. subforum. Browse around there a bit.

It is a good idea in general to browse around a bit before posting. Acquaint yourself with what people have already discussed, and become familiar with the atmosphere and attitudes.

Sincerely,
Madhava
Rasaraja dasa - Tue, 07 Sep 2004 04:49:01 +0530
QUOTE (Bhakta David @ Sep 6 2004, 01:18 PM)
Hari Bol,

Rasaraja dasa

QUOTE
If you spend a few minutes reading through this site you will realize that this is not a website which is focused on ACBSP teachings, his movement or those of Srila BR Sridhar deva Goswami or Srila Narayana Maharaja. Although most of the devotees on this site have an ISKCON/Gaudiya Matha background they have left those institutions for a reason and that very reason is what makes such a ‘debate’ or concerns a bit out of place at GaudiyaDiscussions.com.

I am working fast on my computer and must admit my haste. What are some of the concerns of "those who left those institutions"?

Bhakta David

Dandavats. All glories to the Vaisnavas.

In short devotees left for many reasons whether based in a lack of faith in Srila AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Maharaja/Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Maharaja's teachings, the failings of their institutions or a personal conviction or faith in those not accepted within BSST/ACBSP teachings. In short there are a tremendous amount of reasons but I would say that a lack of faith in Srila AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Maharaja/Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Maharaja's teachings is the predominate reason thus a discussion on your topic and how it parlays into their institutions and/or followers won’t be too fruitful for a follower of Swami Maharaja.

Aspiring to serve the Vaisnavas,
Rasaraja dasa