I am so much indebted to you Sri Radhanatha Swami Maharaja. The devotees that are at least 24/7 , always an expression of Bhakti, inspire me, save me & keep me awe struck. How to pay a bit of interest of such debt has me bewildered, grateful, and glad.
There is no single description that fits the lifestyle of being in a destructive group such as Iskcon. But there are some common themes. Most ex-Iskcon devotees depict a type of insulated, moment-to-moment existence in which repressing fear and anxiety is job one. Chanting and meditation become prime coping mechanisms in this regard. Cut off from family, old friends and the outside world, their old life becomes like a dream. In their new life, psychological growth just stops - Iskcon members are caught in a static life that depends on not thinking, not questioning, not wondering, not remembering. Above all else, life in a totalistic group like Iskcon is typically characterized by tight control. There is very little freedom in daily life. The leader prescribes what a member can and cannot do for every minute of the day. This includes what food he can eat, what books he can read, whom he can talk to, what he can wear, where he can go and how long he can sleep. The leader makes decisions, and the followers do as they're told. This type of lifestyle causes intense psychological distress. Many people experience a persistent fear of angering the leader or losing group approval. They must constantly avoid the tension between their group world and their former life and stifle any doubts or longings that arise. This level of stress can lead to chronic anxiety, physical illness or even a complete mental breakdown in which an Iskcon member may become unable to function in daily life.
I am so much indebted to you Sri Radhanatha Swami Maharaja. The devotees that are at least 24/7 , always an expression of Bhakti, inspire me, save me & keep me awe struck. How to pay a bit of interest of such debt has me bewildered, grateful, and glad.
All glories to Radhanath Swami for such a nice description of the pastimes
hare krsna
jai sri Radha Rani
Where was this recorded,city name?
excellent lecture haribol
Mind-blowing katha!
My ears are purified just by the sweet sound of his voice!
Living holy Saint ki jai
Maria Landolina
I am watching (absorbing) as many of these talks as possible. Beyond inspiring!
Narada C shiza
There is no single description that fits the lifestyle of being in a destructive group such as Iskcon. But there are some common themes. Most ex-Iskcon devotees depict a type of insulated, moment-to-moment existence in which repressing fear and anxiety is job one. Chanting and meditation become prime coping mechanisms in this regard. Cut off from family, old friends and the outside world, their old life becomes like a dream. In their new life, psychological growth just stops - Iskcon members are caught in a static life that depends on not thinking, not questioning, not wondering, not remembering.
Above all else, life in a totalistic group like Iskcon is typically characterized by tight control. There is very little freedom in daily life. The leader prescribes what a member can and cannot do for every minute of the day. This includes what food he can eat, what books he can read, whom he can talk to, what he can wear, where he can go and how long he can sleep. The leader makes decisions, and the followers do as they're told.
This type of lifestyle causes intense psychological distress. Many people experience a persistent fear of angering the leader or losing group approval. They must constantly avoid the tension between their group world and their former life and stifle any doubts or longings that arise.
This level of stress can lead to chronic anxiety, physical illness or even a complete mental breakdown in which an Iskcon member may become unable to function in daily life.
+Hare Krishna
Wake up! Your mind is sick
You're simply deluded. All these things you said are refutable and makes no sense.