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Introduction                                              xix

           acquiesce: “Yes, this is what we need to hear. This kind of
           guidance is good for us.”

           My basic argument is that the attempt to incorporate within
           ISKCON any viewpoints or belief systems derived from
           mainstream  society  risks  compromising  the  authenticity  of
           the  saṅkīrtana  movement and disconnecting us from Śrīla
           Prabhupāda’s mercy. I espouse that the traditional Indian way
           of life is the best for human stability and peacefulness – for
           making the best bargain out of a bad situation – and that only
           the Vedic system is really suitable for facilitating progress in
           Kṛṣṇa consciousness.* I particularly state this position: female
           followers of Śrīla Prabhupāda should adopt the role of mother
           rather than master.
           Much of what is stated herein is especially applicable to the
           current  situation  in India,  and  will be  more germane and
           intelligible for devotees who live there – although nearly all
           of these points would have been obvious to past generations
           everywhere, and still will be obvious to the few remaining sane
           persons in these culturally challenged times.

           Unfortunately, it cannot be expected that everyone will accept
           everything in this book – especially since one of its purposes is
           to counteract the erroneous propaganda that Śrīla Prabhupāda
           treated men and women equally in all respects. Even devotees
           who generally appreciate the recommendations herein might
           circumstantially be unable to follow them. For instance, many
           devotees are virtually locked into modern society, certain
           women are practically obliged to go to work, some couples
           are unable to beget children, and some devotees who never
           wanted to divorce are presented with no other choice by their
           recalcitrant spouse.
           * Seminar: A Traditionalist Approach to Kṛṣṇa Consciousness
           <www.bvks.com/7224>
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