Guest guest Posted October 19, 2001 Report Posted October 19, 2001 Dear List, Recently I hurt people, in order so that Sanjay Rath would not be offended here. In my opinion, he is now offending others. I am not proud of this, rather, I'm ashamed. I'm similarly ashamed of things KN Rao did in the West, and even one statement made in print by Bhaktivedanta Swami. I am not a blind follower of Gurus. I feel that Guru means teacher, not autocrat, and I think over time, like the caste system, the position has become a bit twisted. I do not accept blind following of autocratic Gurus as intelligent. The injunction for the disciple to follow Guru, is not permission for Gurus to abuse others. I am not a yes man to any Indian, or Guru, etc. If they are abusive, they are abusive, no matter who they are. I sincerely apologize to you all for the fact that some cannot stop themselves from having personal battles on this list. I have written to Sanjay separately today asking him to change his tone as well. I am really very dissapointed personally, with Sanjay, Wendy, and Manoj, these three mainly, because I think they all should have the ability to not do as they've been doing. I hope this list becomes a polite place of sharing very soon, and completely LACKING personal remarks, personal battles, one-upmanship, sarcasms, and all such things. I think every person knows what I mean. I think any adult from any country can understand what I'm talking about. I'm sad, and dissapointed, and tired, by all of this. -- Das Goravani 2852 Willamette St # 353 Eugene OR USA 97405 or Fax: 541-343-0344 "Goravani Jyotish" Vedic/Hindu Astrology Software Quote
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2001 Report Posted October 19, 2001 Dear Das, Re. the below retained parts, I concur wholeheartedly on these in general (as you know) - I hasten to add without pointing to any particular individuals here - thanks for posting this. Hopefully, come the 22nd when Mercury goes Direct things will take a turn for the better for all the Astrology Lists (that seem to be going through somewhat of a backward shift at present!). Sateesh. ======== - "Das Goravani" <> <gjlist> 19 October 2001 23:52 [GJ] Dear List : I am not a blind follower of Gurus. I feel that Guru means teacher, not : autocrat, and I think over time, like the caste system, the position has : become a bit twisted. I do not accept blind following of autocratic : Gurus as intelligent. The injunction for the disciple to follow Guru, is : not permission for Gurus to abuse others. : I am not a yes man to any Indian, or Guru, etc. If they are abusive, : they are abusive, no matter who they are. Quote
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