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Preface                                                   xiii

           are an auspicious source of energy to man,  being naturally
                                                       1
           motherly and affectionate, shy, and chaste, and ensuring
           that their children are healthy and bright. Consequently, the
           men actually become inspired to assume responsibility for
           protecting  and  providing.  All  happily  cooperating  together,
           they live on the lap of nature, depending on Kṛṣṇa’s bounty.

           Mothers and Masters is the first publication to present a multi-
           faceted case for the traditional approach to Kṛṣṇa consciousness,
           whereby everyone can be happy in the Vedic way as described
           by Śrīla Prabhupāda. I humbly request all followers of Śrīla
           Prabhupāda, especially those who have objected to this book,
           to patiently and carefully consider the points outlined herein,
           and to excuse any excesses or inaccuracies that they might
           perceive, so that all of us might come to a better understanding
           of these matters and thus conjointly strive to fulfill the great
           varṇāśrama mission mandated by Śrīla Prabhupāda.


               Preface to the Second Edition



           The f irst edition of this book was released just a few weeks ago.
           However, several important points were not included therein,
           due to time constraints in the rush to make it available for the
           GBC* meetings in Māyāpur in early 2015.

           Shortly after the f irst edition went on sale in Māyāpur, the
           Executive Committee (EC) of the GBC ordered the conf iscation
           of the banners and posters used to promote it. (The banners
           and posters consisted of quotes from the text of the book along
           with photos of the front cover.)  Soon thereafter, I received an
                                          †
           * GBC – Governing Body Commission.
           † See: www.bvks.com/wmm_posters

           1. See SB 4.21.4, ppt.
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