Should the GBC resign? A good question.

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Bhadra Balaram Prabhu wrote:

 

> that wouldn't be fair. If the authority really feels that they are

> responsible for the damage then they should stay back, try to ractify the

> mistake and undo the damage, not just resign leaving all responsibility on

> others.

 

The damage in the child abuse case as well as in the zonal acarya matter can

never be undone.

If it has been done, it has been done. It cannot be taken back. Only

precautionary measures can be taken and some help can be given to the affected

devotees.

 

They got many years for rectifying their mistakes in the zonal acarya era but

nothing was done.

Inspite of the bad experiences at that time and after that also, the PADA

titles went on until recently. They were ultimately forced to think of Guru

Reform as a last ditch effort. But why to have gurus in the first place who

need reform? This 'guru reform' is a term which hardly finds place in any of

the scriptures. Better to have a few gurus who are of the highest standard or

those who are progressing quickly towards that standard. Have the GBC not

failed completely to address or solve the Guru issue? And they think that the

solution in to increase the no. of gurus in our society. They have facilitated

it even more in this year's resolutions. There was not even a public apology

from the GBC to all devotees in ISKCON about the zonal acarya mishap until

maybe recently.

 

So I feel the only way now to rectify their mistake is to accept moral

responsibility for the mistakes by resigning.

 

> That will be political and marely sentimental, an escapist's

> mentality.

 

Infact I feel it's the opposite. Not resigning at this juncture shows a sign of

weakness or attachment to the post. Resigning is a sign of courage, boldness &

detachment not escapism. Escapism means when we choose the easier way out. But

for the GBC, resignation will be a test of their sincerity since they have

occupied that post for a long time and they are used to accepting the things

which go with their position. If the senior devotees show exemplary detachment

then it will set a shining example for all the future generation of devotees.

 

> Of course, if their presence brings in more problem then they

> should honestly resign, but not just to pacify those who condemn them.

> This is my humble opinion.

 

Your servant,

Nayana-ranjana das