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Re: ISKCON in Turmoil
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Subject: Re: ISKCON in Turmoil
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From: jai@mantra.com (Dr. Jai Maharaj)
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Date: Fri, 22 Mar 1996 03:40:02 GMT
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Newsgroups: soc.religion.hindu
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Organization: Mantra Corporation, USA
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References: <4io698$kbb@babbage.ece.uc.edu> <4it0n0$6ms@babbage.ece.uc.edu>
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Reply-To: Dr. Jai Maharaj <jai@mantra.com>
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In the article <4it0n0$6ms@babbage.ece.uc.edu>,
of 22 Mar 1996 01:45:04 UTC,
gmadras@pinto.engr.ucdavis.edu (Giri) inquired:
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> But is ISKCON a hindu organization ?
Yes, ISKCON claims to be a Hindu organization:
(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 <jai@mantra.com> Jyotishi, Vedic Astrologer
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