Re: Arguments?

Nityananda! Gauranga! Hare Krsna!

Dear Ishana, here are some quick thoughts...

Srila Prabhupada when queried by reporters early in his mission to New York, about the dhotis and other cultural items, suggested to the reporters that - he was implementing a 'cultural movement'. Now, it would be fair to say Srila Prabhupada was operating with a very high level of intelligence in this regard and endeavour! And saw practicality...

Sri Caitanya's early followers envisioned the greatness of the message of Love Of Godhead, and could foresee this message in far off towns and villages in the future. Wouldn't it be a possibility that true Vaisnava culture could be implemented and practiced within various cultures and terriitories? True Vaisnava culture, eternal culture... Many of us on planet earth are not attached to our place of birth, but do honor it. We are grateful and use what we have. We build from what we are. Use our talents and make them grow...and most importantly 'awaken to our true self' and offer that self to the Whole, Complete Personality of Godhead. A global village...

Some may envision a world full of dhotis and deep austerity. Well and good. Some may envision and world full of simplicity and love. The most important thing is to slowly move in the direction of what we are becoming... Wisely and gently and offencelessy. In my opinion, that is where the true integrity of Sri Caitanya's mission lies. We are that love...

Diversity is the defining principle and panacea for this world craving for the One.

y.s. Neil (Aus)

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