Заявление о позиции ИСККОН в отношении окружающей среды
Развитие более простого и естественного образа жизни - один из основополагающих принципов ИСККОН, поэтому члены Общества всеми силами стремяться помочь решению проблем, связанных с загрязнением окружающей среды на нашей планете. К этим проблемам относятся: загрязнение воды, воздуха, токсичные отходы, аварии на атомных и химических предприятиях, уничтожение живой природы, опустынивание земли.
Кризисное состояние окружающей среды является продуктом общества, ставшего чрезмерно зависимым от разрушительной индустриальной технологии. Причины этой зависимости коренятся в редукционистской науке, устранившей Бога и душу из центра интересов человека. Когда люди забывают о том, что природа является собственностью Бога, они без всяких ограничений эксплуатируют её ради своих материальных наслаждений.
Заявление об официальной позиции ИСККОН относительно индуизма
“Международное Общество Сознания Кришны (ИСККОН), также называемое Движением Сознания Кришны, было основано Его Божественной Милостью А.Ч. Бхактиведанта Свами Прабхупадой. ИСККОН следует учению Вед и ведических Писаний, включающих “Бхагавад-гиту” и “Бхагавата Пурану”; он проповедует и практикует вайшнавизм, или преданность Богу в Его высшем личностном аспекте Радха-Кришны. ИСККОН получает это учение через преемственность учителей, называемую “Брахма-Мадхва-Гаудийа-сампрадайа”. Эта авторитетная, имеющая глубокие корни, традиционная преемственность проходит через почитаемого учителя, Шри Чайтанью Махапрабху (1486-1534 гг. н.э.), который был полной инкарнацией Шри Кришны и чья философия и духовная практика объединяют учения всех четырёх главных ачарьев-вайшнавов: Шри Мадхвачарьи, Шри Рамануджачарьи, Шри Вишнусвами и Шри Нимбаркачарьи.
ИСККОН принимает воспевание священных имён Кришны в качестве основной духовной практики и признаёт концепцию переселения души (трансмиграции), концепцию кармы, вегетарианство (принцип ахимсы), поклонение Божеству (шри виграха) и отношения наставника-ученика (гуру- шишйа). Инициированные преданные ИСККОН дают обет воздерживаться от азартных игр, незаконного секса, одурманивающих веществ (в том числе кофе, чая и сигарет) и от невегетарианской пищи.
Таким образом ИСККОН правоверно продолжает нести основополагающие традиции индуистской религии. Учение, которое проповедует ИСККОН, не является сектантским и не относится к какому-то определённому вероисповеданию, поскольку оно не ограничено рамками какой-то определённой религии известной истории. Вайшнавизм проповедует коренной и универсальный принцип всех религий. Этот принцип, на санскрите называемый “санатана-дхарма”, раскрывает естественную и вечную деятельность всех живых существ - любовное преданное служение единому Господу, Верховной Личности Бога.” (91)
3 Образцы стандартных рекомендаций на инициацию
Первая инициация
МЕЖДУНАРОДНОЕ ОБЩЕСТВО СОЗНАНИЯ КРИШНЫ
Основатель-ачарья: Его Божественная Милость
А.Ч. Бхактиведанта Свами Прабхупада
Центр:
Дата:
Официальная рекомендация на первую инициацию
(Имя гуру, кому:)
Пожалуйста, примите мои смиренные поклоны. Вся слава Шриле Прабхупаде.
Позвольте мне порекомендовать Вам (имя кандидата)
на 1-ю инициацию. Насколько я был способен, я удостоверился в том, что он(она) выполнил необходимые требования для получения инициации, а именно: в течение последних 12 месяцев он(она) занимался положительным преданным служением, каждый день повторял 16 кругов джапы и следовал 4-м регулирующим принципам. Для получения инициации он(она) достаточным образом ознакомился с философией Сознания Кришны, структурой и целью Общества ИСККОН, что очевидно судя по тому факту, что он(она) сдал необходимый тест, предписанный законодательством ИСККОН. Данный кандидат принимал прибежище у Вас по меньшей мере в течение последних шести месяцев. Выполнение кандидатом всех этих требований либо отмечено лично мной, либо услышано мною из источников, которые я считаю достоверными.
Ваш слуга,
(Имя:)
(Положение:)
Вторая инициация
МЕЖДУНАРОДНОЕ ОБЩЕСТВО СОЗНАНИЯ КРИШНЫ
Основатель-ачарья: Его Божественная Милость
А.Ч. Бхактиведанта Свами Прабхупада
Центр:
Дата:
Официальная рекомендация на вторую инициацию
(Имя гуру, кому:)
Пожалуйста, примите мои смиренные поклоны. Вся слава Шриле Прабхупаде.
Позвольте мне порекомендовать Вам (имя кандидата)
на 2-ю инициацию. Насколько я был способен, я удостоверился в том, что он(она) выполнил необходимые требования для получения инициации, а именно: в течение по меньшей мере последних 12 месяцев он(она) занимался
положительным преданным служением, каждый день повторял 16 кругов джапы и следовал 4-м регулирующим принципам. Со времени получения им(ей) 1-й инициации прошло не менее одного года. Выполнение кандидатом всех этих требований либо отмечено лично мной, либо услышано мною из источников, которые я считаю достоверными.
Ваш слуга,
(Имя:)
(Положение:)
Образец выговора
Выговор может быть сформулирован следующим образом:
“Дорогой_____________________Махарадж/Прабху!
Пожалуйста, поймите, что преданный ИСККОН является членом семьи Шрилы Прабхупады и как таковой обязан вести себя подобающим образом, в Сознании Кришны, проявляя заботу о своём собственном духовном благе и духовном благе других, а также о благополучии ИСККОН. Данным выговором выражается осуждение вашего поведения. Выговор является официальным предупреждением. Будьте добры, обратите на это должное внимание и исправьте ситуацию.
(указать причины, по которым был вынесен выговор:)
(имя(ена) и подпись(и) должностного(ых) лица(лиц), выносящего(их) выговор:)”
/конец книги “Законодательство ИСККОН”/
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Нижеследующее - продолжение “Ошибок в 1-м англ. издании”. По 1-5 главам “Ошибки” (также на англ.) были посланы с файлом перевода 1-5 глав. Здесь приводятся ошибки по 6-23 главам + приложения. Нижеследующее необходимо совместить с “Ошибками” по 1-5 главам и напечатать в русском переводе как англ. текст, не переводя (для тех, кто будет ссылаться на англ. издание). Это очень важный момент. / Этот русский перевод книги сделан уже с исправлением данных ошибок в тексте. Эти исправления будут включены во второе англ. издание книги./
IMPORTANT!
MISTAKES IN THE CHAPTERS 6-23 + APPENDICES OF THE 1-st EDITION OF THE “ISKCON LAW BOOK”, APPROVED BY THE EDITORIAL SECRETARY OF THE ENGLISH EDITION.
Page Section
59 6.1.1 “On My Order Understood”
CHANGED TO “’On My Order’ Understood”
61 6.4.1.1.1 The council must include all Regional Secretaries, Temple Presidents, and resident sannyasis in the candidate’s current preaching area. In addition to the ten (or more) local area members, spiritual authorities and senior devotees in good standing from neighboring areas may also be included in the council.
CHANGED TO
The council must be comprised of at least ten senior devotees in good standing (excluding GBC Zonal Secretaries) residing in the candidate’s area of activity. The council must include all Regional Secretaries, Temple Presidents, and resident sannyasis in the candidate’s current preaching area.
66 6.4.6 - 1. and 2. …and is unable to function or continue acting as spiritual
master…
CHANGED TO
…and is unable to function as spiritual master…
68 6.5.1 name of the section: Rejection of a Fallen “Guru”
CHANGED TO Rejection of a Fallen Guru
70 6.6.2 …as given in Section 7.4
CHANGED TO …as given in Section 6.4.1
74 7.2.1.3 …for other regular contact among the various ISKCON devotees guiding the candidate and his prospective spiritual master regarding the spiritual progress of the candidate.
CHANGED TO: …for other regular contact between the candidate and his prospective spiritual master and various ISKCON devotees guiding the candidate regarding his spiritual progress.
75 7.2.1.4 - 4. To accept discipleship into the Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya-sampradaya through the Founder-Acarya of ISKCON and to remain faithful to their order and teachings.
CHANGED TO To accept discipleship into the Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya-sampradaya through the Founder-Acarya of ISKCON and to remain faithful to the order and teachings of Srila Prabhupada and the disciplic succession.
76 7.2.2.2.2 - 1. …(having received first initiation more than twelve months before)
CHANGED TO …(having received initiation since twelve months or more)
77 7.2.2.3 - 1. …strictly followed and practiced devotional service…
CHANGED TO …strictly practiced devotional service…
77 7.2.4 The number of the section is wrong.
7.2.4 Initiation only from approved Gurus
CHANGED TO 7.2.3 Initiation only from approved Gurus
All the numbers of the sections following this one till the end of the 7th Chapter also should be changed accordingly.
78 7.3.1 …in ISKCON or it’s congregations…
CHANGED TO …in ISKCON or its congregations…
78 7.3.1 …engage in giving any of the elements of the initiation
ceremony - such as:
giving a devotional name, giving sanctified chanting beads, or
neck beads, or participating in some ceremony or ritual of
commitment - in any number of combination, to other devotees
in ISKCON or its congregations, with the stated or unstated
purpose or effect of creating the resemblance of a formal guru-
disciple relationship.
CHANGED TO …engage in giving any of the elements of the initiation
ceremony , to other devotees in ISKCON or its congregations,
with the stated or unstated purpose or effect of creating the
resemblance of a formal guru-disciple relationship. These
include: giving a devotional name, giving sanctified chanting
beads, or neck beads, or participating in some ceremony or
ritual of commitment - in any number of combination.
79 8.1.4 [Name of the section:]
Standing of Members
CHANGED TO Devotees In Good Standing
79 8.1.4.1 [Name of the sub-section:]
Standards for Devotees In Good Standing
CHANGED TO Priviliges for Devotees in Good Standing
79 8.1.4.2 [Name of the sub-section]
Principles for Determining Who Is “In Good Standing”
CHANGED TO Principles for Determining Who Is In Good Standing
80 8.2.1.1 [Omit the number “1” in the beginning of the second
paragraph.]
1. Although all respects…
CHANGED TO
Although all respects…
80 8.2.1.4 - 4. …association of His godbrothers…
CHANGED TO …association of his godbrothers…
80 8.2.1.4 - 4. Intimate siksa association is prohibited from non-ISKCON
spiritual masters.
CHANGED TO
Intimate siksa from and association with non-ISKCON
spiritual masters are prohibited.
81 8.2.1.5 [It is the repitition of the 8.2.1.3. Omission is proposed for the
2nd edition]
83 8.3.1.2 Temple-dependent Resident Members shall have the
following obligations and responsibilities
CHANGED TO
Temple-dependent Resident Members shall have the
following responsibilities:
84 8.3.1.3.2.3 …for a sannyasi, party leader or…
CHANGED TO
…for a sannyasi, travelling sankirtana party leader or…
88 8.4.3.1 - 1. Right to initiate by an ISKCON guru.
CHANGED TO
Right to initiate as ISKCON guru.
88 8.4.3.2 Generally the authority who invested, or given the authority can also divest, the devotee unless otherwise provided for in ISKCON Law.
CHANGED TO
Generally the authority who invested or gave the authority can also divest the devotee unless otherwise provided for in ISKCON Law.
[commas omitted; given -> gave]
88 8.4.5 …fundamental tenants…
CHANGED TO …fundamental tenets…
89 8.4.6 …in an appropriate manner or in writing…
CHANGED TO …in an appropriate manner verbally or in writing…
89 8.4.7.1 …for all of ISKCON must be the GBC Body…
CHANGED TO …for all of ISKCON is the GBC Body…
89 8.4.7.1 …provided only that they agree that the ultimate managerial authority for all of ISKCON is the GBC Body, that they will follow all GBC resolutions, and that they accept His Divine Grace A.C.Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acarya of ISKCON, as the preeminent pure devotee under whose guidance, teachings, and instructions Lord Caitanya’s movement should now spread.
CHANGED TO
…provided only that they accept His Divine Grace A.C.Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acarya of ISKCON, as the preeminent pure devotee under whose guidance, teachings, and instructions Lord Caitanya’s movement should now spread, that they agree that the ultimate managerial authority for all of ISKCON is the GBC Body, and that they will follow all GBC resolutions.
90 8.4.7.2 - 1. …at the time of their original departure…
CHANGED TO …at the time of their departure…
90 8.4.8.3 [In the name of the sub-section:]
Offence of Accepting Re-initiation and Renouncing Once
Bona Fide Guru
CHANGED TO Offence of Accepting Re-initiation and Renouncing One’s
Bona Fide Guru
90 8.4.8.3 …automatic excommun,ication…
CHANGED TO …automatic excommunication…
92 8.4.8.9.2 [The name of the sub-section:]
To Transgress ISKCON Law Regarding Guru-Disciple
Dealings, Including to Give Sannyasa Initiation Without
Permission
CHANGED TO To Transgress ISKCON Law On Guru Behavior Codes
92 8.4.8.9.3 …misappropriating funds or goods…
CHANGED TO …misappropriating ISKCON funds or goods…
93 8.4.9 If a sannyasi or party leader or…
CHANGED TO
If a sannyasi or travelling sankirtana party leader or…
93 8.4.9 …and the local GBC representative. The matter should not
be brought before the devotees in general.
CHANGED TO …and to the local GBC representative, not to the devotees
in general.
98 9.3.3.1 [Point 10 is the same as point 4. Point 10 is erased, point 11
becomes 10.]
99 9.4 [The following should be included in 9.4. (Written by Danavir dasa Goswami for
the 2nd edition)]
[ Brahmacari-Asrama ]
9.4.1 Definition:
The brahmacari asrama is the first spiritual order of life wherein celibate
students are trained in the science of Krsna consciousness at the place of
the guru (brahmacari guru-kule). The Vedas enjoin all male members of the
three higher social divisions, namely brahmanas, ksatriyas and vaisyas who
are five years of age and older to be trained in the brahmacari asrama
(kaumara acaret prajno).
9.4.2 Duties:
Along with living simply, practicing celibacy and studying the Vedic
literature, brahmacaris are meant to assist the spiritual master as menial
servants (acaran dasavan nico gurau sudrdha-sauhrdah). Practically a
brahmacari should follow the four regulative principles (no meat, fish or
eggs eating, no intoxication, no illicit sex and no gambling or frivilous
sports), chant at least sixteen rounds of japa daily, attend morning and
evening temple programs and engage the rest of his time under the direction
of his guru and ISKCON authorities.
9.4.3 Eligibility:
ISKCON educates its members to become Vaisnavas and a Vaisnava naturally
demonstrates all the good qualities of brahmanas. Therefore all male
devotees should receive brahmacari training as early as possible.
9.4.4 Priviledges:
A brahmacari---A) is authorized to use the title brahmacari [i.e. Krsna dasa
Brahmacari or Atulananda Brahmacari], B) is entitled to wear saffron dress
as was done during Srila Prabhupada’s presence. C) may choose to remain in
the brahmacari status of life without being canvassed to change, D) may
choose to enter either the grhastha asrama or the sannyasa asrama with the
blessings of the spiritual master and under the guidance of the Vaisnavas.
9.4.5 Guidelines:
A brahmacari---A) should not associate closely with women, but when relating
with women, he should see them as mother, B) should be cautious about
associating with men addicted to mundane sexlife, C) should wear a shaved
head with a sikha and kunthi mala, D) should not be inclined to possess
things or earn profits for himself.
9.4.6 Exceptions:
Some new devotees are already married when they join the movement. Such
devotees, like other restrained grhasthas who follow the rules and
regulations of married life, are to be considered, in Srila Prabhupada’s
words, "householder brahmacaris". They are, in effect, receiving their
brahmacari training in conjunction with their grhastha training.
99 9.5 - 5. [Point number 5 should be changed to number 3.]
99 9.5 - 3. It is against Vedic and Vaisnava principles for women to take sannyasa, and whereas it is not authorized by Srila Prabhupada, it is resolved that those women rejoining ISKCON after taking sannyasa are free to rejoin their families.
CHANGED TO
Whereas it is against Vedic and Vaisnava principles for women to take sannyasa, and whereas it is not authorized by Srila Prabhupada, it is resolved that women are forbidden to accept sannyasa. Those women who have taken up sannyasa and want to join ISKCON, have to give up their sannyasa. They are free to rejoin their families.
99 9.5 - 3. …commited to celibacy they are welcome to follow…
CHANGED TO …committed to celibacy she is welcome to follow…
102 10.2.4 There be at least…
CHANGED TO There shall be at least…
103 10.3.2 …activities of the temple devotees in the asramas…
CHANGED TO …activities of the devotees residing in the temple
asramas…
104 10.4 [Name of 10.4 is typed with mistake]
Affliates of ISKCON
CHANGED TO Affiliates of ISKCON
104 10.4.1 Some of the affiliates will be known as Temples.
CHANGED TO Some of the affiliates are to be known as Temples.
105 10.4.4.4 [Numbers 1 and 2 are not needed in this sub-section. There
should be simply two paragraphs without numbers.]
115 11.3.3 - 2. In the event o the death, or failure to act…
CHANGED TO In the event of death, or failure to act…
119 12.1.3 [Numbers in this section are wrong. They begin with 2, not
with 1. Thus, numbers 2,3,4 should be changed to 1,2,3.]
120 12.2.1 - 1a. [Brackets should be removed.]
The worship is only as a vaisnava (This means…. did in
South India.)
CHANGED TO The worship is only as a vaisnava. This means… did in
South India.
122 12.2.5 - 1. …according to the conclusions of this report, which are:
CHANGED TO …according to the following conclusions:
125 13.1.2 [Number 1 should be removed.]
126 13.1.3 - 12. To report to the ISKCON Education Office Liaison
(described below) of any known discrepancies in local
follow up of reports.
CHANGED TO To report to the ISKCON Education Office Liaison of any
known discrepancies.
126 13.1.4.1 - 3. At-Large members…
CHANGED TO At-large members…
127 14.1 [Separate the whole 14.1 into 3 paragraphs.]
[New paragraph should be after the words:]
…are ISKCON’s main work.
[Another new paragraph should be after the words:]
…new devotees and increase the distribution of books.
127 14.1 The guru, whether siksa or diksa, has great power to
increase ISKCON’s preaching. Therefore, in cooperation
with the GBC Body…
CHANGED TO The guru, whether siksa- or diksa-guru, has great power to
increase ISKCON’s preaching, and therefore, in
cooperation with the GBC Body…
127 14.1 [Beginning of the sentence and of the 3rd paragraph.]
gurus can impress upon…
CHANGED TO Gurus can impress upon…
127 14.1 …temple and city in Mayapur. And the way to do this…
CHANGED TO …temple and city in Mayapur, and the way to do this…
129 14.2.2 - 2. [quotation marks “…“ should be removed.]
129 14.2.4 - 2. [Paragraph under the number 2. should not be in this
section 14.2.4. It is moved to 14.2.2 under the number 4.
The paragraph number 1 in this 14.2.4 remains, but the
number 1. before the sentence is removed.]
129 14.3 - 1. The Temple Presidents should give an absolute minimum…
CHANGED TO The Temple Presidents should spend an absolute minimum…
129 14.3 - 1. …of the Temples income…
CHANGED TO …of the temples’ income…
133 15.3.2 - 2. [This should be removed:] (see p.129)
135 15.4.2.3 Arrangements for sankirtana rights and other aspects…
CHANGED TO Arrangements for congregational members to distribute
books and other aspects…
137 16.1.2 …third world (i.e. India Asia, Africa, etc.) prasad…
CHANGED TO …third world (i.e. India, Asia, Africa, etc.) prasad…
137 16.1.2 …to take up the Hare Krsna “Food For Life” program…
CHANGED TO …to take up the “Hare Krsna Food For Life” program…
141 18.1
18.2 life members
CHANGED TO Life Patron Members
143 19.1 [The whole section 19.1 should be erased. (Prahladananda
Swami’s correction).Thus, the section 19.2 becomes 19.1. All
the numbers of the following sections till the end of 19th
Chapter should be changed accordingly.]
149 21.3 - 2. Regarding all construction projects in India, along with
commissioning money for new projects, we must finish…
CHANGED TO Regarding all construction projects in India, along with
commissioning money for new projects: we must finish…
150 21.3.1.1.1 …completion (the twenty-year anniversary of Srila
Prabhupada’s foundation stone laying).
[Perhaps this is a mistake. Will be changed in the 2nd
edition.]
152 21.3.1.2.5.2 - 1. …forming new parties, donations , and other means.
CHANGED TO …forming new parties, collecting donations, and other
means.
160 23.1 - 3. [Last sentence of this paragraph should be removed:]
This resolution will not take effect until after the 1990
annual meeting.
160 23.2.1 -3. …for mass distribution shall present that book…
CHANGED TO …for mass distribution shall have to present that book…
160 23.2.1 - 14. Any former member of ISKCON who preaches…
CHANGED TO Any member of ISKCON who preaches…
161 23.5 …duplication of any division of ISKCON…
CHANGED TO …duplication by any division of ISKCON…
161 23.5 …, i.e, unauthorized…
CHANGED TO …, i.e. unauthorized…
163 2.1 - 2. “amara ajnaya guru hoiya”
CHANGED TO “amara ajnaya guru hana”
164 2.1 - 5. …as desired of Srila Prabhupada.
CHANGED TO …as desired by Srila Prabhupada.
164 2.1 - 8. All ISKCON devotees should encourage disciples in
developing…
CHANGED TO All ISKCON devotees should encourage each other in
developing…
164 2.1.1 - 1. (Letter to Hamsaduta Swami)
CHANGED TO (Letter to Hamsaduta)
165 2.1. - 7. …following a liberated soul; they will achieve the same results…
CHANGED TO …following a liberated soul they will achieve the same results…
165 2.1.1 - 1. …do not be in a hurry. (08-21-1968…
CHANGED TO …do not be in a hurry.” (08-21-1968…
168 2.1.1 - 4. Guru is only one. guru means, as you…
CHANGED TO Guru is only one. Guru means, as you…
171 2.1.1 - 5. [Before the second paragraph on the page 171 there is
number 6, which should be removed.]
6. “Personally I am humble servant…” “Personally
I am humble servant…”
172 2.2.1.1 …to drown yourself in sense gratification - do not
become a guru…
CHANGED TO …to drown yourself in sense gratification. Do not become
a guru…
176 2.2.3 [Last three paragraphs of this section are of the different
font, as if quotations. These are not quotations, therefore
must be changed to normal font, the same as the text before.]
176 2.2.4 By 1975, all of those who…
CHANGED TO 1. By 1975, all of those who… [add number 1]
179 3.2 Specifically, for the last twelve months…
CHANGED TO Specifically, at least for the last twelve months…
179 3.2 It has been more than one year since…
CHANGED TO It has been one year or more since…
[In the beginning of the book it is written that it was printed by the BBT in Mayapur. This should be erased, except for the date, October 1997. It was printed in Calcutta.]
Also for the next 2nd edition it is proposed:
- 8.3.1.1 - explain what is “basic health care” for the temple-dependent devotees,
- 7.2.1.4 - make explicit detailed statement on what are the 4 regulative principles,
· to make the statement on what are the authoritative sastras in ISKCON.
The end.