Comments on: On The Edge Of Common Sense: Hindu Practices Differ Little From Traditional Dairy

By: Lavananda

Lavananda — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:12:31 +0000

This article highlights the tragic condition of this planet. They cannot see that there is less of a need for donations to cancer research, make a wish foundation or ALS foundation because of Krishna’s efforts in and around the devotional service we do as Hare Krishna Vaisnavas. Where as there is more of a need for donation due to the culling(killing)of cows. We as Hare Krishnas have been known to distribute the charitable relief of the Lord in many ways to include physical support for those without food. Of course Baxter Black probably isn’t far from thinking we should also engage in culling of the homeless and less fortunate that can’t seem to find employment. That is how the downward regression into becoming a demonic personality works. They begin with justifying the killing of one living being, then the next. Then nothing matters but their own material desires.

Quick grab a harmonium, some Kartals and a van load of devotees…lets have a Harinam at Baxter Blacks…somebody has to wake him up, why not the Sankirtana of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu…Hare Krishna…

By: jennie

jennie — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:34:07 +0000

The difference lies in the treatment of the cows and their place in the ‘sanctuary’. The ISKCON (Hare Krishna) sanctuary upholds religious standards found in Hindu scriptures for the treatment of cows with much respect, unlike a “traditional” American dairy farm where cows are packed together in tight groups and milked with a machine.

Another difference is the spiritual atmosphere of the community, but that would likely only matter to those who are part of it or seeking to be part of it.

By: mg

mg — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:23:38 +0000

It does specifically mention Hare Krishna and New Vrindaban. Isn’t that interesting enough?

What did you thnk when you read it? Did it inspire you to serve the cows by donating labor or money to a cow protection program?

I am trying to say that the macro culture doesn’t necessarily understand the religious component of cow protection but I hope to raise awareness in at least devotees that we do protect cows and it is possible to be involved.

I also think that for a straight up conditioned from birth meat eater, such an article in a mainstream media outlet could be consciousness raising, that the HKs aren’t as out of it as one might have thought — they do do some things normally.

I included the link to the article and invited readers to read teh comments there and/or comment themselves. Maybe I was giving you a chance to be involved with the cows on that level.

By: saci

saci — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:06:11 +0000

what does this article have to do with KRSNAS cows what where you trying to say