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ps - Since it has been so thoroughly established that the actions of a spiritual master's disciples and followers are no reflection on him then I accept that Siddhaswarupananda is a bonafide spiritual master since it was only the actions of his followers that led me to conclude otherwise.
I realise my mistake in criticising Siddhaswarupananda and the symptoms of my spiritual suicide that followed as a result of dwelling in fault finding and criticising a Vaishnava.
All of the time put in to these negative and proven to be pointless pasttimes will be better spent in praying for forgiveness and to receive guidance from such a bonafide spiritual master.
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ps - Since it has been so thoroughly established that the actions of a spiritual master's disciples and followers are no reflection on him then I accept that Siddhaswarupananda is a bonafide spiritual master since it was only the actions of his followers that led me to conclude otherwise.
I realise my mistake in criticising Siddhaswarupananda and the symptoms of my spiritual suicide that followed as a result of dwelling in fault finding and criticising a Vaishnava.
All of the time put in to these negative and proven to be pointless pasttimes will be better spent in praying for forgiveness and to receive guidance from such a bonafide spiritual master.
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maui
That is the state of mind of the self realized person, they see themselves as the servants of everyone. Siddha clearly sees himself as someone who should be worshipped, not only that but those whom he has convinced to serve him are then treated like slaves, often abused both physically and emotionally. You do the math. ACBS and other gurus in his lineage were always kind and treated people with respect and generosity, never mistreating others nor were they demanding that others serve them. On the contrary they lived very frugal lives personally, and gave away all they had to others. Even though ACBS had a lot of wealth at his command he never spent any of it for material enjoyments. He spent all the money for others. [b:9eb902eb69]Siddha is the exact opposite[/b:9eb902eb69].
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ps - Since it has been so thoroughly established that the actions of a spiritual master's disciples and followers are no reflection on him then I accept that Siddhaswarupananda is a bonafide spiritual master since it was only the actions of his followers that led me to conclude otherwise.
I realise my mistake in criticising Siddhaswarupananda and the symptoms of my spiritual suicide that followed as a result of dwelling in fault finding and criticising a Vaishnava.
All of the time put in to these negative and proven to be pointless pasttimes will be better spent in praying for forgiveness and to receive guidance from such a bonafide spiritual master.
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cultreporter
I don't think Siddha ever left ISKCON. What makes a lot more sense is that he went in and took it over, infiltrated and still has ties there.