Hi Nisha, This is the post in reply to the previous comment reply made by you. I was not able to post with the reply button for some reason. 1. If that is the case, why not reflect in the title without any ambiguity? If your intention is to stay and work there and so to save yourself you want to blame the whole organization, it is not fair. Any unbiased reader will find the title inappropriate (its the editors part to ensure it and should have been dealt with more care esp in such sensitive topics). The misnomer title: "What actually happens at ISKCON - the Temple Of God?" translates as: 'This is what actually happens in iskcon (in all branches) and in the temple (not the guest house).' 2. I think you might not have read the terms and conditions of iskcon life memberships. Refer to point 3. If some one has misinformed you (or was understood incorrectly), then now is the time to clarify it with the higher management personnel at the temple. 3. I am glad that you are broad-minded, but what makes me think so is the inappropriate title that can mislead people. 4. To claim the people of India as lazy is over-generalization. I do agree that the majority could be corrupt, but your statement degrades the image of the nation in the view of others (you seem to care only for your viewpoint as you stated). By making such statements, you fail to see the other side - Anna Hazare, the people who lay down lives at the border, distinguished incorrupt officers like Raju Narayana Swamy etc. Though it is a digression from the current topic, I feel that there should be a change in the mind set of the writer so as to reflect the facts more accurately. Thanks for your time!

Firstly, I certainly feel bad that something has happened like that. It also seems that you used iskcon facility for business purposes. It is not what it is intended for. If you have given some donation, you are allowed to stay in any iskcon guest house for 3 days max in an year and you are expected to adhere to some rules (no drinking, no smoking, no drugs etc.). I only feel that you seem to over generalize things as per the title. It is very clear that people of any organization have their own free will to act in spite of their affiliation with the organization. For example: Just because you and some other people did bad to me at some point of time are Indians, I cannot claim that India is actually a cheater nation and all Indians have filthy character. Hope this point throws some light of the nature of the "title" of your post. It clearly indicates that you are in a rage to put down the image of iskcon as a god conscious organization (intentionally or unintentionally). So, as per the suggestion of someone else, the title should have been "My experience with ISKCON - branchname - guesthouse" etc. as opposed to the incorrect title. So, the conclusion is that choice of title is very poor and is an over-generalization. I and several of my working friends have scrutinzed iskcon (some other branch) for quite some now by multiple ways and we are convinced by both from head and heart (observation, inference) about the genuinity of iskcon.

iN REPLY TO NISHA MEHTA'S SHARP REPLY...see reply(s) to my previous comment... Dera Nisha ji, To sum up my earlier comment - the only bad impression taken by me was that you are maligning the WHOLE Institution due to the expectant or greedy looks of some GUEST HOUSE workers... you were honest as you were conscious to say one cant generalize, good! But, See, You can not and should not be judgmental about an institution for its extra / side activities... you must see its Core Working and you must find any fault / corruption / erosion / contradiction over there, to be able to denounce it...your title is downright derogatory and your accusations are Filmsy and dont stand up to the title... thats why your impression goes away as having a Hollow Judgement ! Please do change the title as it will be true depiction of your genuine grudge and it'll be a good gesture for you too! I otherwise would support your genuine grudge with the staff and the will of the management to rectify the work atmosphere over there.... And another point.. to be truly able to understand the spiritual working of an Iskcon like centre, you need to have a compassionate, sublime soul and a sensitive heart with at-peace-with-itself... Please do exhibit.. DO YOU HAVE IT IN YOU ?? GOOD IF YOU DO !!! Nice Meeting... You H\have a Good life too ! Bye.

i've read all comments, replies and re-replies... and tried tgo analyze the whole episode... Iand I've two points to state... one the workers' conduct may be due to their poverty is a true picture of our collective national mindset and behaviour...so do expect all citizens to be like the majority indian lower middle class population... two and most important... PLEASE PLEASE do chanfge the title as 'What Actually Happens at the Isckon GUEST HOUSE!!!' Dear Nisha ji, please pls STOP sensatinalizing the whole Institution... You are only projecting a CHEAP and POOR Image of yourself ! If I ever I met you, ( I dont want to ) I'll naturally look down upon you as an opportunistic and Annoying personality... Please take this advice positively... stop finding faults everywhere here and there... and have peace of mind and a positive attitude!! God Bless You!!! ( P.S. I'm not a strict follower or sympathiser of Isckon - I'm just a liberal social activist !!!)

The Isckon organization is only for those who will never understand anything about the spiritual; only what is physical and materialistic.

unbelievable....disgusting

It is indeed upsetting that an article defaming 'ISKCON' with a sensational title has been put on Merinews.com. Since I have myself stayed at the temples at Delhi and even abroad, I am anguished at the sensational tone Nisha has given to such a trivial incident and blamed the concept of ISCKON. They are graciously letting you stay there even when you are staying for your own commercial gain/for business and saving huge amount of money compared to a 3 star hotel with comparative facilities. Yet, you are blaming them!! You may not admit, but you must be staying there compared to a hotel also because it is a much more safe and secure place for a lady. Nobody forces the guests to chant bhajans and do 108 rounds of maalas! You have a baised and thankless attitude. I agree with the views in the relpies here that you are being totally unfair in generalising, sensationalising and presenting an unjust and wrong picture of ISCKON. I wish the editors/moderators use their wise judgement in not giving prominence to such baseless articles on the name of Citizen Journalism

What actually was the problem? I couldn't understand why they asked money from you? What were you doing there?

This looks like a pure blame game. Do you have a personal vendetta against them? You did not explain the situation or the incident rather just blamed people. This is not fair. Give some background - explain what happened - why it happened. Else how do we know what you are speaking about?

I am not even sure how you can say such derogatory things against an organization known for its good work. Do you know how many poor people ISKCON feed everyday? Its much more than what the govt supports or can support at BPL level. Plz wake up and stop writing such bad things about them.

Making money in name of God is common thing in India. Haven't you watched the movie - "Oh My God" ?

Wow. You actually have taken a case of them. But I hope you understand that it is a religious institute. Bringing charges of corruption against them will hurt many feelings. I am surprised the editor has actually published this article and have also put it up on the 'Picks' section. Just wanted to know if you have concrete examples or proofs of what you are saying?