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“A man wants a woman, and a woman wants a man, so we say, “All right, take it. Live peacefully, but don’t change partners.” We don’t allow divorce; once they’re married there is no separation.” – Srila Prabhupada in an interview with the New York Times,-September 2, 1972, New Vrindavan “Here, what is going on […]
There is a long list of men in ISKCON who seem to be amazing devotees and act in Krsna consciousness to everyone, including their children, except to their wives. These men were unfortunately, groomed to be this way as bramhacaris. It is somewhat of a contradiction to be a good devotee and a bad husband. […]
Marriage experts say the more you have in common with your partner, the more likely your marriage will succeed. When there are more differences between both the partners, there will be more conflicts as well. For example, if you are into Krishna consciousness but your lover is not interested, not even willing to follow the […]
Do “real men” tolerate bad wives or do they reject such wives? Manu gives several examples of bad wives worthy of rejecting. Here is just one such quote. “She who drinks spirituous liquor, is of bad conduct, rebellious, diseased, mischievous, or wasteful, may at any time be superseded (by another wife). A barren wife may […]
Srila Prabhupada writes in a letter: The point is that the women must be protected, and it is the duty of the leaders of our society to see that this is carried out. A husband should protect his wife materially and spiritually as far as possible. If she doesn’t want that protection, that is another […]
If a case of illicit sex between a man and an unmarried woman were brought before Prabhupada, he never blamed the woman. He said it is the man’s fault because the man is supposed to be strong and intelligent, and that a woman naturally and innocently follows a man. Can you please provide a reference […]
The teachings of the Bhagavad-gita help us see beyond the apparent randomness of tragedy. I had Just Turned eleven when our small island town was gripped with terror. Mary Kelly had disappeared three days earlier, and now her mutilated body had been found in the woods just a mile from where I lived. The intensive, […]
The following points are useful to keep in mind for dealing with all types of conflict, from mild differences of opinion up to serious tensions. 1. Try to see all conflict as an opportunity for growth. Conflict is natural in this world. Different opinions, tensions and even more serious conflict can lead to positive change. […]
The following items are symptoms that may indicate abuse. In themselves they do not signify abuse, but they should raise concern: Your partner has a history of abuse. You tend to give more than you receive in the relationship; you perceive that your relationship is not reciprocal. You think your spouse or partner has much […]
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