Tolerance and respect in ISKCON  


Winter 2006/7
 

"As a spiritual leader, I have to cultivate tolerance, respect and humility. "
(Gauri Das, Temple President, Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hindu Forum news report, 14 July 2006)

Is this the "tolerance and respect" Gauri Das has in mind?

"The suspensions from the Manor that you have received include that you can not attend any functions or even drop your family in the car park."
(Gauri Das, Temple President, Bhaktivedanta Manor, letter to IRM supporter, 12 December 2003)

"Those who [...]
agree with the views and publications (of the IRM) are suspended by the Manor Temple Council from visiting Bhaktivedanta Manor."

(Gauri Das, Temple President, Bhaktivedanta Manor, letter to IRM supporter, 17 February 2005)

If so, we would hate to see what Gauri Das behaving in an intolerant and disrespectful manner would entail!