Radha-Krishna worship in the west.
Philosophy · asked by user [] · 2008-01-13 · 6 answers
As many temples now in the West are experiencing difficulties regarding the keeping of standards of Deity worship,is it not best to install Gaura-Nitai Deities instead?
user [179] · 2008-01-14
it is not just best to instal Gaura-Nitay deities instead but also thinking on the standard of Radha-Krsna deity worship. anyone and anywhere would like to hear regarding the passtimes that Lord Sri Krsna Caitanya and sri Nityanada-R'e4ma performed living and to also understand and to get to meet THE standard perfectionaly of life and Krsna Consciousness which is the same, i asuume which do leads to deity worship of Radha-Krsna deities also. pure Bhakti.in the west why is the any dificulties ?
user [40] · 2008-01-14
Are there some temples that you know of experiencing difficultiesI have not seen any reports of difficulties in keeping standards
There are many web sites that seem to show temples keeping up the commitment
which particular ones are you thinking of
user [194] · 2008-01-14
The main difficulties:1. Not enough qualified brahmanas for proper worship.Most have to import a paid pujari from India.
2. Poor standard of worship.
3. Not many-except sundays- at aratis.
4. Elder devotees absent.
5. Difficulties are due to fallen gurus,who left their positions...and got married! That brought a near complete devastation of the yatras.Misappropriation of temples revenues is also a cause of difficulties,and past lawsuits also drained the energy of the yatras.
Conclusion: a sincere review of all temple management,with the help of elder devotees,is required to rebuild faith in the temples.
user [33] · 2008-01-14
Where did you hear this and which temples?user [1] · 2008-01-14
Last warning for Gaurangaliladas:This is not a question, you are are clearly pushing your political views on an institution. You have been doing this all along.
As it was explained to you privately in several occasions, now we make it public. If you insist doing this your account will be terminated.
Please read our terms of service and use the site for what it is, not as a political arena.
user [194] · 2008-01-14
Heres one example of temples in difficulties,due to misunderstanding of Srila prabhupadas instructions:http://harekrsna.com/sun/editorials/01-08/editorials2398.htm
Most devotees know about the situation of temples of USA,where they have to import pujaris from India,as most have left.....
As far as lawsuits are concerned,the last one is from Long Island temple,where the ritviks are suing the GBC for $1,000,000!
http://jaganat.wordpress.com/2007/04/24/new-landmark-lawsuit-in-long-island/