Jayadvaita Cunningly Manipulates and Distorts Srila Prabhupada’s Original Books
April 3, 2014 in Yasoda nandana Dasa by Yasoda nandana dasa
Jayadvaita Cunningly Manipulates and Distorts Srila Prabhupada’s Original Books. He refuses to obey Srila Prabhupada:
Letter to: Rupanuga, 17 February, 1970
Our editing is to correct grammatical and spelling errors only, without interpolation of style or philosophy.
Note: Jayadvaita is delibrately changing Srila Prabhupada’s books to support “many pseudo devotees or nondevotees in the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Society“ . His purpose of massive book changing is to destroy Srila Prabhupada’s original Krishna Consciousness movement
Srila Prabhupadas original text Madhya 19.157 : PURPORT
If one thinks that there are many pseudo devotees or nondevotees in the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Society, one can keep direct company with the spiritual master, and if there is any doubt, one should consult the spiritual master. However, unless one follows the spiritual master’s instructions and the regulative principles governing chanting and hearing the holy name of the Lord, one cannot become a pure devotee. By one’s mental concoctions, one falls down. By associating with nondevotees, one breaks the regulative principles and is thereby lost. (Madhya 19.157)
If one thinks that there are many pseudo devotees or nondevotees in the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Society, one can keep direct company with the spiritual master, and if there is any doubt, one should consult the spiritual master. However, unless one follows the spiritual master’s instructions and the regulative principles governing chanting and hearing the holy name of the Lord, one cannot become a pure devotee. By one’s mental concoctions, one falls down. By associating with nondevotees, one breaks the regulative principles and is thereby lost. (Madhya 19.157)
Jayadvaitas changed text perversion Madhya 19.157 : PURPORT
Even if one thinks that there are many pseudo devotees or nondevotees in the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Society, *still one should stick to the Society*; if one thinks the Society’s members are not pure devotees, one can keep direct company with the spiritual master, and if there is any doubt, one should consult the spiritual master. However, unless one follows the spiritual master’s instructions concerning the regulative principles and chanting and hearing the holy name of the Lord, one cannot become a pure devotee. By one’s mental concoctions, one falls down. By associating with nondevotees, one breaks the regulative principles and is thereby lost.
Even if one thinks that there are many pseudo devotees or nondevotees in the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Society, *still one should stick to the Society*; if one thinks the Society’s members are not pure devotees, one can keep direct company with the spiritual master, and if there is any doubt, one should consult the spiritual master. However, unless one follows the spiritual master’s instructions concerning the regulative principles and chanting and hearing the holy name of the Lord, one cannot become a pure devotee. By one’s mental concoctions, one falls down. By associating with nondevotees, one breaks the regulative principles and is thereby lost.
ADDED CONCOCTED TEXT
“still one should stick to the Society; if one thinks the Society’s members are not pure devotees”
“still one should stick to the Society; if one thinks the Society’s members are not pure devotees”
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Books : Sri Caitanya-caritamrta — 1975 Edition : Cc. Madhya-lila : Madhya 19: Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Instructs Srila Rupa Gosvami : Madhya 19.157 : PURPORT :
If one thinks that there are many pseudo devotees or nondevotees in the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Society, one can keep direct company with the spiritual master, and if there is any doubt, one should consult the spiritual master. However, unless one follows the spiritual master’s instructions and the regulative principles governing chanting and hearing the holy name of the Lord, one cannot become a pure devotee. By one’s mental concoctions, one falls down. By associating with nondevotees, one breaks the regulative principles and is thereby lost.
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CHANGED VERSION
Even if one thinks that there are many pseudo devotees or nondevotees in the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Society, *still one should stick to the Society*; if one thinks the Society’s members are not pure devotees, one can keep direct company with the spiritual master, and if there is any doubt, one should consult the spiritual master. However, unless one follows the spiritual master’s instructions concerning the regulative principles and chanting and hearing the holy name of the Lord, one cannot become a pure devotee. By one’s mental concoctions, one falls down. By associating with nondevotees, one breaks the regulative principles and is thereby lost.
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ADDED CONCOCTED TEXT “still one should stick to the Society; if one thinks the Society’s members are not pure devotees”
Note: Srila Prabhupada does NOT say “still one should stick to the Society” on the contrary, he CLEARLY says to AVOID them:
SB 3.29.8 P Explanation of Devotional Service by Lord Kapila
One who approaches the Supreme Lord to render devotional service, but who is proud of his personality, envious of others or vengeful, is in the mode of anger. He thinks that he is the best devotee. Devotional service executed in this way is not pure; it is mixed and is of the lowest grade, tamasah. Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura advises that a Vaisnava who is not of good character should be avoided. A Vaisnava is one who has taken the Supreme Personality of Godhead as the ultimate goal of life, but if one is not pure and still has motives, then he is not a Vaisnava of the first order of good character. One may offer his respects to such a Vaisnava because he has accepted the Supreme Lord as the ultimate goal of life, BUT ONE SHOULD NOT KEEP COMPANY WITH A VAISNAVA WHO IS IN THE MODE OF IGNORANCE.
One who approaches the Supreme Lord to render devotional service, but who is proud of his personality, envious of others or vengeful, is in the mode of anger. He thinks that he is the best devotee. Devotional service executed in this way is not pure; it is mixed and is of the lowest grade, tamasah. Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura advises that a Vaisnava who is not of good character should be avoided. A Vaisnava is one who has taken the Supreme Personality of Godhead as the ultimate goal of life, but if one is not pure and still has motives, then he is not a Vaisnava of the first order of good character. One may offer his respects to such a Vaisnava because he has accepted the Supreme Lord as the ultimate goal of life, BUT ONE SHOULD NOT KEEP COMPANY WITH A VAISNAVA WHO IS IN THE MODE OF IGNORANCE.
SB 3.29.16 P Explanation of Devotional Service by Lord Kapila
We should befriend and offer special respect to persons who are developed in Krsna consciousness. Other living entities are undoubtedly part and parcel of the Supreme Lord, but because their consciousness is still covered and not developed in Krsna consciousness, we should renounce their association. It is said by Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura that EVEN IF ONE IS A VAISNAVA, IF HE IS NOT OF GOOD CHARACTER HIS COMPANY SHOULD BE AVOIDED, ALTHOUGH HE MAY BE OFFERED THE RESPECT OF A VAISNAVA. Anyone who accepts Visnu as the Supreme Personality of Godhead is accepted as a Vaisnava, but a Vaisnava is expected to develop all the good qualities of the demigods.
We should befriend and offer special respect to persons who are developed in Krsna consciousness. Other living entities are undoubtedly part and parcel of the Supreme Lord, but because their consciousness is still covered and not developed in Krsna consciousness, we should renounce their association. It is said by Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura that EVEN IF ONE IS A VAISNAVA, IF HE IS NOT OF GOOD CHARACTER HIS COMPANY SHOULD BE AVOIDED, ALTHOUGH HE MAY BE OFFERED THE RESPECT OF A VAISNAVA. Anyone who accepts Visnu as the Supreme Personality of Godhead is accepted as a Vaisnava, but a Vaisnava is expected to develop all the good qualities of the demigods.
SB 3.29.17 P Explanation of Devotional Service by Lord Kapila
In Bhagavad-gita there is reference to bodhayantah parasparam, “discussing among themselves.” Generally pure devotees utilize their valuable time in chanting and discussing various activities of Lord Krsna or Lord Caitanya amongst themselves. There are innumerable books, such as the Puranas, Mahabharata, Bhagavatam, Bhagavad-gita and Upanisads, which contain countless subjects for discussion among two devotees or more. Friendship should be cemented between persons with mutual interests and understanding. Such persons are said to be sva jati, “of the same caste.” THE DEVOTEE SHOULD AVOID A PERSON WHOSE CHARACTER IS NOT FIXED IN THE STANDARD UNDERSTANDING; EVEN THOUGH HE MAY BE A VAISNAVA, OR A DEVOTEE OF KRSNA, IF HIS CHARACTER IS NOT CORRECTLY REPRESENTATIVE, THEN HE SHOULD BE AVOIDED. One should steadily control the senses and the mind and strictly follow the rules and regulations, and he should make friendship with persons of the same standard.
In Bhagavad-gita there is reference to bodhayantah parasparam, “discussing among themselves.” Generally pure devotees utilize their valuable time in chanting and discussing various activities of Lord Krsna or Lord Caitanya amongst themselves. There are innumerable books, such as the Puranas, Mahabharata, Bhagavatam, Bhagavad-gita and Upanisads, which contain countless subjects for discussion among two devotees or more. Friendship should be cemented between persons with mutual interests and understanding. Such persons are said to be sva jati, “of the same caste.” THE DEVOTEE SHOULD AVOID A PERSON WHOSE CHARACTER IS NOT FIXED IN THE STANDARD UNDERSTANDING; EVEN THOUGH HE MAY BE A VAISNAVA, OR A DEVOTEE OF KRSNA, IF HIS CHARACTER IS NOT CORRECTLY REPRESENTATIVE, THEN HE SHOULD BE AVOIDED. One should steadily control the senses and the mind and strictly follow the rules and regulations, and he should make friendship with persons of the same standard.
NoD 7 Evidence Regarding Devotional Principles
Lord Caitanya was once asked by one of His householder devotees what the general behavior of a Vaisnava should be. In this connection, Lord Caitanya replied that a Vaisnava should always give up the company of nondevotees. Then He explained that there are two kinds of nondevotees: one class is against the supremacy of Krsna, and another class is too materialistic. In other words, THOSE WHO ARE AFTER MATERIAL ENJOYMENT AND THOSE WHO ARE AGAINST THE SUPREMACY OF THE LORD ARE CALLED AVAISNAVA, AND THEIR COMPANY SHOULD BE STRICTLY AVOIDED.
Lord Caitanya was once asked by one of His householder devotees what the general behavior of a Vaisnava should be. In this connection, Lord Caitanya replied that a Vaisnava should always give up the company of nondevotees. Then He explained that there are two kinds of nondevotees: one class is against the supremacy of Krsna, and another class is too materialistic. In other words, THOSE WHO ARE AFTER MATERIAL ENJOYMENT AND THOSE WHO ARE AGAINST THE SUPREMACY OF THE LORD ARE CALLED AVAISNAVA, AND THEIR COMPANY SHOULD BE STRICTLY AVOIDED.
SB 3.29.8 P Explanation of Devotional Service by Lord Kapila
One who approaches the Supreme Lord to render devotional service, but who is proud of his personality, envious of others or vengeful, is in the mode of anger. He thinks that he is the best devotee. Devotional service executed in this way is not pure; it is mixed and is of the lowest grade, tamasah. Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura advises that a Vaisnava who is not of good character should be avoided. A Vaisnava is one who has taken the Supreme Personality of Godhead as the ultimate goal of life, but if one is not pure and still has motives, then he is not a Vaisnava of the first order of good character. One may offer his respects to such a Vaisnava because he has accepted the Supreme Lord as the ultimate goal of life, BUT ONE SHOULD NOT KEEP COMPANY WITH A VAISNAVA WHO IS IN THE MODE OF IGNORANCE.
One who approaches the Supreme Lord to render devotional service, but who is proud of his personality, envious of others or vengeful, is in the mode of anger. He thinks that he is the best devotee. Devotional service executed in this way is not pure; it is mixed and is of the lowest grade, tamasah. Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura advises that a Vaisnava who is not of good character should be avoided. A Vaisnava is one who has taken the Supreme Personality of Godhead as the ultimate goal of life, but if one is not pure and still has motives, then he is not a Vaisnava of the first order of good character. One may offer his respects to such a Vaisnava because he has accepted the Supreme Lord as the ultimate goal of life, BUT ONE SHOULD NOT KEEP COMPANY WITH A VAISNAVA WHO IS IN THE MODE OF IGNORANCE.
Adi 1.59 The Spiritual Masters
It is indicated that to learn the transcendental science, it is imperative that one avoid the company of undesirable persons and always seek the company of saints and sages who are able to impart lessons of transcendental knowledge. The potent words of such realized souls penetrate the heart, thereby eradicating all misgivings accumulated through years of undesirable association. FOR A NEOPHYTE DEVOTEE THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF PERSONS WHOSE ASSOCIATION IS UNDESIRABLE: (1) GROSS MATERIALISTS WHO CONSTANTLY ENGAGE IN SENSE GRATIFICATION AND (2) UNBELIEVERS WHO DO NOT SERVE THE SUPREME PERSONALITY OF GODHEAD BUT SERVE THEIR SENSES AND THEIR MENTAL WHIMS IN TERMS OF THEIR SPECULATIVE HABITS. INTELLIGENT PERSONS SEEKING TRANSCENDENTAL REALIZATION SHOULD VERY SCRUPULOUSLY AVOID THEIR COMPANY.
It is indicated that to learn the transcendental science, it is imperative that one avoid the company of undesirable persons and always seek the company of saints and sages who are able to impart lessons of transcendental knowledge. The potent words of such realized souls penetrate the heart, thereby eradicating all misgivings accumulated through years of undesirable association. FOR A NEOPHYTE DEVOTEE THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF PERSONS WHOSE ASSOCIATION IS UNDESIRABLE: (1) GROSS MATERIALISTS WHO CONSTANTLY ENGAGE IN SENSE GRATIFICATION AND (2) UNBELIEVERS WHO DO NOT SERVE THE SUPREME PERSONALITY OF GODHEAD BUT SERVE THEIR SENSES AND THEIR MENTAL WHIMS IN TERMS OF THEIR SPECULATIVE HABITS. INTELLIGENT PERSONS SEEKING TRANSCENDENTAL REALIZATION SHOULD VERY SCRUPULOUSLY AVOID THEIR COMPANY.
SB 3.29.17 P Explanation of Devotional Service by Lord Kapila
In Bhagavad-gita there is reference to bodhayantah parasparam, “discussing among themselves.” Generally pure devotees utilize their valuable time in chanting and discussing various activities of Lord Krsna or Lord Caitanya amongst themselves. There are innumerable books, such as the Puranas, Mahabharata, Bhagavatam, Bhagavad-gita and Upanisads, which contain countless subjects for discussion among two devotees or more. Friendship should be cemented between persons with mutual interests and understanding. Such persons are said to be sva jati, “of the same caste.” THE DEVOTEE SHOULD AVOID A PERSON WHOSE CHARACTER IS NOT FIXED IN THE STANDARD UNDERSTANDING; EVEN THOUGH HE MAY BE A VAISNAVA, OR A DEVOTEE OF KRSNA, IF HIS CHARACTER IS NOT CORRECTLY REPRESENTATIVE, THEN HE SHOULD BE AVOIDED. One should steadily control the senses and the mind and strictly follow the rules and regulations, and he should make friendship with persons of the same standard.
In Bhagavad-gita there is reference to bodhayantah parasparam, “discussing among themselves.” Generally pure devotees utilize their valuable time in chanting and discussing various activities of Lord Krsna or Lord Caitanya amongst themselves. There are innumerable books, such as the Puranas, Mahabharata, Bhagavatam, Bhagavad-gita and Upanisads, which contain countless subjects for discussion among two devotees or more. Friendship should be cemented between persons with mutual interests and understanding. Such persons are said to be sva jati, “of the same caste.” THE DEVOTEE SHOULD AVOID A PERSON WHOSE CHARACTER IS NOT FIXED IN THE STANDARD UNDERSTANDING; EVEN THOUGH HE MAY BE A VAISNAVA, OR A DEVOTEE OF KRSNA, IF HIS CHARACTER IS NOT CORRECTLY REPRESENTATIVE, THEN HE SHOULD BE AVOIDED. One should steadily control the senses and the mind and strictly follow the rules and regulations, and he should make friendship with persons of the same standard.
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THE GREATEST DANGER: TO SUPPORT PSEUDO DEVOTEES
CC Madhya 1.220:
A jealous person in the dress of a Vaiṣṇava is not at all happy to see the success of another Vaiṣṇava in receiving the Lord’s mercy. UNFORTUNATELY IN THIS AGE OF KALI THERE ARE MANY MUNDANE PERSONS IN THE DRESS OF VAIṢṆAVAS, AND ŚRĪLA BHAKTIVINODA ṬHĀKURA HAS DESCRIBED THEM AS DISCIPLES OF KALI. He says, kali-celā. He indicates that there is another Vaiṣṇava, a pseudo Vaiṣṇava with tilaka on his nose and kaṇṭhī beads around his neck. Such a pseudo Vaiṣṇava associates with money and women and is jealous of successful Vaiṣṇavas. ALTHOUGH PASSING FOR A VAIṢṆAVA, HIS ONLY BUSINESS IS EARNING MONEY IN THE DRESS OF A VAIṢṆAVA. Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura therefore says that such a pseudoVaiṣṇava is not a Vaiṣṇava at all but a disciple of Kali-yuga. A disciple of Kali cannot become an ācārya by the decision of some high court. Mundane votes have no jurisdiction to elect a Vaiṣṇava ācārya. A Vaiṣṇava ācārya is self-effulgent, and there is no need for any court judgment. A false ācārya may try to override a Vaiṣṇava by a high-court decision, but Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura says that he is nothing but a disciple of Kali-yuga.
A jealous person in the dress of a Vaiṣṇava is not at all happy to see the success of another Vaiṣṇava in receiving the Lord’s mercy. UNFORTUNATELY IN THIS AGE OF KALI THERE ARE MANY MUNDANE PERSONS IN THE DRESS OF VAIṢṆAVAS, AND ŚRĪLA BHAKTIVINODA ṬHĀKURA HAS DESCRIBED THEM AS DISCIPLES OF KALI. He says, kali-celā. He indicates that there is another Vaiṣṇava, a pseudo Vaiṣṇava with tilaka on his nose and kaṇṭhī beads around his neck. Such a pseudo Vaiṣṇava associates with money and women and is jealous of successful Vaiṣṇavas. ALTHOUGH PASSING FOR A VAIṢṆAVA, HIS ONLY BUSINESS IS EARNING MONEY IN THE DRESS OF A VAIṢṆAVA. Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura therefore says that such a pseudoVaiṣṇava is not a Vaiṣṇava at all but a disciple of Kali-yuga. A disciple of Kali cannot become an ācārya by the decision of some high court. Mundane votes have no jurisdiction to elect a Vaiṣṇava ācārya. A Vaiṣṇava ācārya is self-effulgent, and there is no need for any court judgment. A false ācārya may try to override a Vaiṣṇava by a high-court decision, but Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura says that he is nothing but a disciple of Kali-yuga.
CC Madhya 1.218:
A MUNDANE PERSON IN THE DRESS OF A VAIṢṆAVA SHOULD NOT BE RESPECTED BUT REJECTED. This is enjoined in theśāstra (upekṣā). The word upekṣā means neglect. One should neglect an envious person. A preacher’s duty is to love the Supreme Personality of Godhead, make friendships with Vaiṣṇavas, show mercy to the innocent and reject or neglect those who are envious or jealous. There are many jealous people in the dress of Vaiṣṇavas in this Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, and they should be completely neglected. THERE IS NO NEED TO SERVE A JEALOUS PERSON WHO IS IN THE DRESS OF A VAIṢṆAVA. When Narottama dāsa Ṭhākura sayschāḍiyā vaiṣṇava sevā nistāra payeche kebā, he is indicating an actual Vaiṣṇava, not an envious or jealous person in the dress of a Vaiṣṇava.
A MUNDANE PERSON IN THE DRESS OF A VAIṢṆAVA SHOULD NOT BE RESPECTED BUT REJECTED. This is enjoined in theśāstra (upekṣā). The word upekṣā means neglect. One should neglect an envious person. A preacher’s duty is to love the Supreme Personality of Godhead, make friendships with Vaiṣṇavas, show mercy to the innocent and reject or neglect those who are envious or jealous. There are many jealous people in the dress of Vaiṣṇavas in this Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, and they should be completely neglected. THERE IS NO NEED TO SERVE A JEALOUS PERSON WHO IS IN THE DRESS OF A VAIṢṆAVA. When Narottama dāsa Ṭhākura sayschāḍiyā vaiṣṇava sevā nistāra payeche kebā, he is indicating an actual Vaiṣṇava, not an envious or jealous person in the dress of a Vaiṣṇava.
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*Unauthorised changes to Srila Prabhupada’s Bhagavad-Gita made by Jayadwaita swami*
Note: spot the difference between the old version and the new concocted manipulated by Jayadwaita.
Here he has inserted **souls** and **they**
Bg 4.34 (new version by Jayadwaita swami)
Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. Inquire from him submissively and render service unto him. The self-realized **souls** can impart knowledge unto you because **they** have seen the truth.
Here he has inserted **souls** and **they**
Bg 4.34 (new version by Jayadwaita swami)
Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. Inquire from him submissively and render service unto him. The self-realized **souls** can impart knowledge unto you because **they** have seen the truth.
Note: here he has ADDED a text which was NEVER there in the original.
**Nor by independent study of books of knowledge can one progress in spiritual life.**
**Nor by independent study of books of knowledge can one progress in spiritual life.**
PURPORT Bg 4.34 (new version by Jayadwaita swami)
The Bhagavatam (6.3.19) says dharmam tu saksad bhagavat-pranitam: the path of religion is directly enunciated by the Lord. Therefore, mental
speculation or dry arguments cannot help lead one to the right path. **Nor by independent study of books of knowledge can one progress in spiritual life.** One has to approach a bona fide spiritual master to receive the knowledge.
Bg 4.34 ( Srila Prabhupada’s ORIGINAL untampered version)
Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. Inquire from him submissively and render service unto him. The self-realized **soul**can impart knowledge unto you because **he** has seen the truth. (Bg 4.34)
PURPORT
The Bhagavatam (6.3.19) says,
dharmaṁ hi sākṣād-bhagavat-praṇītam–the path of religion is directly enunciated by the Lord. Therefore, mental speculation or dry arguments cannot help one progress in spiritual life. One has to approach a bona fide spiritual master to receive the knowledge.The changes made are **very significant** because they change the **entire** meaning of the text.
Diksa (transcendental Knowledge) is imparted by one self-realized person–the acarya (Srila Prabhupada)
It is **one singular** person uttama-adhikari (Srila Prabhupada) that transmits diksa (see antya 4.192-4.194) into the madhyama-adhikaris heart.
It is **one singular** person uttama-adhikari (Srila Prabhupada) that transmits diksa (see antya 4.192-4.194) into the madhyama-adhikaris heart.
Krishna’s pastimes reflected in the heart of Prabhupada are transmitted (televised) in the Madhyama-adhikari’s heart when he chants offenselessly —this is transcendental knowledge (diksa).
Therefore the concocted plural words “The self-realized **souls** can impart knowledge unto you because **they** have seen the truth” are totally incorrect. The clever manipulation OF WORD JUGGLERY “they” means Jayadwaita swami wants to IMPOSE a new breed of so called INITIATING gurus in ISKCON—in spite of Srila Prabhupada’s clear instruction of July 9 1977 letter to the society of order to institute a Ritvik system (which incidentally was NEVER revoked by Srila Prabhupada). The bogus initiating gunda “guru” brutes dismantled Srila Prabhupada’s Ritvik system.
Therefore the concocted plural words “The self-realized **souls** can impart knowledge unto you because **they** have seen the truth” are totally incorrect. The clever manipulation OF WORD JUGGLERY “they” means Jayadwaita swami wants to IMPOSE a new breed of so called INITIATING gurus in ISKCON—in spite of Srila Prabhupada’s clear instruction of July 9 1977 letter to the society of order to institute a Ritvik system (which incidentally was NEVER revoked by Srila Prabhupada). The bogus initiating gunda “guru” brutes dismantled Srila Prabhupada’s Ritvik system.
Adi 1.35
A devotee **must** have only **one initiating spiritual master** because in the scriptures acceptance of more than one is always forbidden.
A devotee **must** have only **one initiating spiritual master** because in the scriptures acceptance of more than one is always forbidden.
Next change, the ADDED text in the purport:
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Nor by independent study of books of knowledge can one progress in spiritual life.**Devotee: Srila Prabhupada when you’re not present with us, how is it possible to receive instructions? For example in questions that may arise…
SRILA PRABHUPADA: Well the questions are answ… answers are there in my books. (Morning Walk, Los Angeles, 13/5/73)
SRILA PRABHUPADA: So utilize whatever time you find to make a thorough study of my books. Then all your questions will be answered. (Letter to Upendra, 7/1/76)
SRILA PRABHUPADA: Every one of you must regularly read our books at least twice, in the morning and evening, and automatically all questions will be answered. ( Letter to Randhira, 24/01/70)
SRILA PRABHUPADA: If I depart there is no cause for lamentation. I will always be with you through my books and orders. I will always remain with you in that way. (BTG 13:1-2, December 1977)
74-11-22 Letter: Bahurupa
In my books the philosophy of Krishna Consciousness is EXPLAINED FULLY so if there is anything which you do not understand, then you simply have to read again and again. By reading daily THE KNOWLEDGE WILL BE REVEALED TO YOU AND BY THIS PROCESS YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE WILL DEVELOP.
Note: This clearly indicates that Srila Prabhupada’s books are understood through their own potency, and that there is therefore no need for a physically present guru to understand the books. Our Srimad Bhagavatam is unique because the verses of the Bhagavatam are directly complemented with the purports of Srila Prabhupada, who is the bonafide maha-bhagavata ; therefore, the book Bhagavata and the person Bhagavata are combined in Srila Prabhupada’s Srimad Bhagavatam. Therefore, there is no need for a third party, “the so called current Iskcon links” to (mis)interpret what Srila Prabhupada “really means to say”. sic
Srila Prabhupada’s books are not ordinary books of knowledge. Therefore this change is totally meaningless and unjustified. This are**NOT** Prabhupada’s words in the Bhagavad-Gita. Here it appears Jayadwaita is trying to manipulate the devotees into searching for a CONDITITIONED SOUL “guru” of the concocted 2/3 majority votes.
SRILA PRABHUPADA AND HIS BOOKS ARE NOT DIFFERENT.
Adi-lila 1-35
There is **no difference between the spiritual master’s instructions and the spiritual master himself**. in his absence, therefore, his words of direction should be the pride of the disciple.
There is **no difference between the spiritual master’s instructions and the spiritual master himself**. in his absence, therefore, his words of direction should be the pride of the disciple.
Note: Srila Prabhupada’s words of direction—-Srimad-Bhagavatam there is no difference between Srila Prabhupada’s Instruction and himself the uttama-adhikari is powerful to give Diksa from his books:
SB 1.7.22
The spiritual master, **by his words**, can penetrate into the heart of the suffering person and **inject knowledge transcendental**, which alone can extinguish the fire of material existence.
The spiritual master, **by his words**, can penetrate into the heart of the suffering person and **inject knowledge transcendental**, which alone can extinguish the fire of material existence.
SB 2.9.8
….the potency of transcendental sound is **never minimized** because the vibrator is **apparently absent**.
….the potency of transcendental sound is **never minimized** because the vibrator is **apparently absent**.
