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Default 03-10-2008, 01:13 PM

There are many ISKCONisms, especially behaviors which were never something taught or emulated by Srila Prabhupada. ISKCON sannyasis for the most part had a general style by the mid 70s, only some of which was learned from Srila Prabhupada. The other behaviors were learned from "senior" sannyasis that were either misinterpreted or just concocted. The ISKCONites have had their chances to go out and observe how GM sannyasis behave, but for the most part they are not so interested or they are restricted by others who have no interest. So they go on with their odd, often egotistical ways (rock star guru) and now of course, so many are "gurus" and these behavior styles are now used in this realm. How can one teach acar (acarya) if they themselves don't know the proper way to act?
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