All of these thoughts are simply my own, based on my own observations. Others may have different observations as they've lived different lives. Once again, I do not represent Siddhaswarupananda. I am not an initiated disciple, and would be considered a 'new student' if even that.
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You're right, I am very selfish. I wish I could have been there to console the individuals that were hurt and perhaps offer some assistance. But unfortunately that was not the case. All I can do now is offer my general perspective on the matter because I cannot know all the details of every event that has gone on in the past. I have to remain somewhat detached from these stories because
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corboy Wrote: Quote ------------------------------------------------------- > Vera City wrote: > QuoteIf you are a new person in love with the > high you get from the incense, music, chanting, > and good vibes, you won't be told what really lies > ahead. > > > It is time for us to question if the bliss we feel > in a group is a bliss > that has been
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VoxVeritasVita Das: In response to a question you posed, the yoga system that I speak of is Bhakti Yoga. I have practiced Kundalini Yoga in the past and did enjoy that system and felt it did help me greatly. However, during that journey I began chanting and practicing kirtan and was immediately drawn to it. Bhakti Yoga can take me to that same place I was at with Kundalini, but relatively e
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I may not completely understand what is going on in this forum or even in life. But I usually trust my heart and how it feels regarding most uncertainties or issues I run across. That being said, whenever I start to read posts or articles from this forum posted by various individuals, I feel like my energy is being sucked out of me, my heart begins to heart and my throat becomes sore. Needle
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I like Jagad Guru Siddhaswarupananda Paramahamsa. I find his chanting and insights to be the most true and refreshing thing available in this world today. There is nothing that he teaches that is not in line with the Vedas and the teachings of his spiritual master AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. There is no question that I've had, about life/spirituality, that has not been answered by
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