In article <ghenE2Jtv3.CBL@netcom.com>,
of Tue, 17 Dec 1996 08:21:03 UTC,
"Matthew Bell" <eagle@aapi.co.uk> wrote: > Question - why does the Hindu religion support the > Hare Krishna group when it neither recognizes or > agree with the Hindu faith > eagle@aapi.co.uk
In practice, experience with members of the ISKCON
reveals that some deviate from published policy. They
distance themselves and the organization from Hinduism
for various reasons, such as to accomplish certain
objectives. While stating that ". . .ISKCON faithfully
continues the core traditions of the Hindu faith . . ."
the text reads ". . . ISKCON's teachings are
non-sectarian and non-denominational, for they are not
limited to any particular historical religion. In this
way ISKCON faithfully continues the core traditions of
the Hindu faith. . . ." The policy is embedded in the
following excerpts:
ISKCON PRESERVING HINDUISM'S CORE TRADITIONS
An official ISKCON Statement
"The International Society for Krishna Consciousness
(ISKCON), also known as the Hare Krishna movement, was
founded by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami
Prabhupada. ISKCON follows the teachings of the Vedas
and the Vedic scriptures, including Bhagavad Gita and
the Bhagavata Purana; it teaches and practices
Vaishnavism, or devotion to God in the supreme personal
aspect of Radha-Krishna.
[...]
"ISKCON embraces the chanting of the holy name of
Krishna as a primary practice and accepts the concepts
of transmigration, karma, vegetarianism (ahimsa),
worship of the deity (Sri Vigraha), and the
preceptor-disciple (guru-sishya) relationship.
Initiated members vow to refrain from gambling, illicit
sex, intoxicants (including coffee, tea, and
cigarettes), and non-vegetarian food.
"In this way ISKCON faithfully continues the core
traditions of the Hindu faith. ISKCON's teachings are
non-sectarian and non-denominational, for they are not
limited to any particular historical religion.
Vaishnavism inculcates the essential and universal
principle of all religion. That principle, called
sanatana dharma in Sanskrit, denotes the natural and
eternal activity of all living beings -- loving
devotional service to the one Supreme Personality of
Godhead."
[...]
- Published in 1992 by ISKCON Governing Body
Commission (GBC) to answer the question regarding
ISKCON's (Hare Krishna Movement's) relationship with
Hindu Dharma.
Jai Maharaj, Jyotishi, Vedic Astrologer jai@mantra.com
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