Hashama:
I'm sure this list is longer but it's certainly quite obvious that Srila Prabhupada didn't pull any punches. At the same time he didn't use these words indiscriminately -- and certainly not to describe an aspiring and inquiring student. He was like a thunderbolt to the stubborn atheists, the impersonalists who twist Krishna's words and the true meaning and message of Bhagavad-gita ... and of course, the scientists who write post-dated checks in their efforts to convince people that life comes from matter and the universe began with a giant bang.
VEDA:
On the authority of Sri Madhvacarya quoted above everyone who is interested in the upadhi instead of jiva-Krsna sambandha, abhidheya and prayojana can be called a demon (asura). Srila Prabhupada didn't use this term to offend but to show who's who.
Recently I've read his poem Virahastaka (1958) which shows his unique preaching mood. He uses the word 'demons' in the last octet.
Thank you, Veda. One of the wonders of poetry is that so much is said in so few words. You have that talent.Hashama:
manasi_seva:
Baker I think your attitude is fine, you just have to sincerely look for simple humble positive devotees. When looking think broad /.../
Baker -- I'm curious -- if you don't want help, then why do you continually ask for it?Hashama:
So if you are asking questions then be prepared for the answers, but it's not fair to fault those who are attempting to help you.
Whatever the answer --- your situation here is obviously that you are seeking help in the form of advice as well as information and knowledge that will hopefully alleviate whatever lingering doubts you have concerning the science of Krishna consciousness, bhakti-yoga.
So ... be careful not to bite the hand that feeds you.
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