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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
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