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In ISKCON, What Does It Mean To Be A Good Disciple?
In ISKCON, What Does It Mean To Be A Good Disciple?
Position of Guru
- deliverer of the fallen conditioned soul
- representative of Krsna
- not an ordinary man
- Gatekeeper of the spiritual world (by his mercy one gains access)
and takes you through…
- eternal associate of the Lord
- better than God (in context)
- bona fide, pure servant of the Lord
Sources of siksa
- temple presidents
- nama hatta leaders
- devotee parents
- service authorities
- god family (senior)
- senior management
- Srila Prabhupada (pre-eminent)
- GBCs
- God brothers/sisters of spiritual master
- Senior devotees
- Teachers in sastra courses
Epistemology in ISKCON
Srila Prabhupada’s Books
Srila Prabhupada’s Lectures
Srila Prabhupada’s Conversations and Morning Walks
Srila Prabhupada’s Letters
Writings of the Previous Acaryas
Writings of Current ISKCON Preachers
Inappropriate Discrimination on the basis of your diksa or siksa gurus
- questioning a devotee’s choice of guru
- colour of body, caste, creed, culture
- due to difference of opinion (e.g. managerial), immature temple
management may make it difficult for the disciple to get initiated by
that guru
- length of waiting period for initiation
- grand-disciple and not a direct disciple