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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.