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Attack of the devotee-clones!!!
  • why is it that devotees tend to become clones?
    what is the cause and the solution?
  • what are you talking about?
  • it might refer to the general impersonal and many times fanatical approach and practical aplication of the most personal philosophy in the world.
    I just read this article and I like it because somehow sheds light on the causes of those serious shortcomings:
    http://www.harekrsna.com/sun/editorials/01-08/editorials2461.htm
  • it might refer to the many times impersonal, fanatical approach we have to the most personal philosophy in the world.
    I just read this article and found some smart explanations to this curious phenomena:

    "These inimical elements are often a response to apparent contradictions within the statements of the self-realized spiritual master. Cognitive dissonance inflames doubt, which inflames fear--and sometimes guilt. In order to secure freedom from this, a devotee may resort to compulsive behavior. This is just what the cult pushing the apa-siddhanta (via apparent contradictions) is looking for from its potential victims.

    One source of doubt is intelligence. Intelligence used in the service of the Lord is buddhi-yoga, and this is our process. When integrated into buddhi-yoga, doubt not only does not harm us, but, on the contrary, it helps us. Still, that doubt must be resolved. However, the other variety of doubt is a product of sin. Sin is rooted in nescience, avidya. In other words, due to papa-bijas or karma-vasanas, the devotee is ineligible--does not have the necessary adhikara--to pierce through the cognitive dissonance created by apparent contradictions."

    source: http://www.harekrsna.com/sun/editorials/01-08/editorials2461.htm

    Hope it helps to unveil the mystery
  • Abhiram, do you mean the sameness in thinking and acting of the majority of temple devotees?
  • yes, it refers to what was mishra prabhu said.

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