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own preconceived notions and the fact that today’s society
largely rejects traditional culture, which was superior, as
primitive and exploitative. It describes in detail how accepting
the real Vedic culture is not only benef icial for society in
general but is particularly so for the members of ISKCON, as it
provides an atmosphere which is most conducive for practicing
spiritual life.
Women: masters or mothers? It is not actually a question of
being one or the other. As Bhakti Vikāsa Mahārāja explains:
“In Vedic culture, a woman may certainly be a ‘master’ in the
sense of overseeing and being the queen of the home, or in the
sense of being highly expert.” This book suggests that women
do not have to necessarily work with other men outside of their
homes to be “empowered,” but instead have a more powerful
contribution to make by following their innate tendencies and
being ideal wives and mothers at home by ensuring that the
family is well taken care of. The need of the hour is indeed
to return to traditional gender roles for, as Mahārāja points
out, “ISKCON already has many devotees competent to deliver
learned lectures, but we have yet to demonstrate to the world
a better way of life based on stable, happy families.” This book
is a must-read for both men and women, because they must
work together towards having stable Vaiṣṇava families across
the entire ISKCON society.
Gīta Govinda Devī Dāsī (BVKS)
Māyāpur, India
Dear Ladies,
The choice is yours. The modern society is going in the wrong
direction at a very high speed, and those women who want
to escape from degradation can escape by following the
guidelines in this book. Women in the modern age especially