Re: A.C. Bhakitvendenta Swami prabhupada is misogynistic
Originally Posted by
hanumansolo
To be honest, I wouldn't introduce
anyone to Prabupada's teaching; that'll give them a negative view of Hinduism. He not only says these things about women but uses the word 'rascal' even while referring to spiritual giants like Vivekananda and Ramakrishna and Aurobindo!
He's the Fred Phelps of Hinduism. His followers are no better.
Interesting comparison, although I am unsure that it is really that simple - Prabhupada was a man in a specific time period.
I have problems with his seemingly misogynistic remarks however its a very up and down thing - on one hand in the first chapter of the Gita he makes a negative statement regards the intelligence of women but I have also heard that he thought all women should attain higher education and PHD's if possible?
It actually makes the whole process of coming to a true judgment / understanding on him very difficult.
I have to say though - when I was attending temple here in Australia I met some very closed minded senior devotee's who expressed a low view of women and thought they should be in the home, doing homely duties.
I always had a problem with this.
He is relishing the mellows of pure devotion within his mind,
sometimes his hair stands on end, he feels quivering in his body,
and tears flow from his eyes like waves.
I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master. :cool1:
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