Category:Our Separation (Disciples of SP)
Theme Analysis
The quotes compiled in this category address the multifaceted concept of separation within the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement. On the social and ethical level, the teachings firmly establish that divorce or permanent separation is completely forbidden in spiritual marriages; couples are expected to vow lifelong cooperation in the service of the Lord. However, physical separation is strictly mandated in other areas to preserve the purity of the institution. Unmarried men and women must remain entirely separate to maintain the integrity of the brahmacārī and brahmacāriṇī āśramas. Furthermore, householders are encouraged to establish financial independence and live separately from the temple to avoid burdening the society. Finally, on the highest institutional and spiritual platforms, devotees are warned against creating separate, independent factions within the preaching mission, while simultaneously learning that the spiritual emotion of separation from Kṛṣṇa and the guru is the most exalted state of realization.
- The Vow Against Divorce: Marriage in Kṛṣṇa consciousness is a serious, lifelong commitment. Couples are required to sign formal agreements promising never to separate or divorce, regardless of the material happiness or distress they may face.
- Managing Marital Disagreements: While the Vedic system occasionally allows a wife to live separately from her husband for a short time to pacify misunderstandings, such temporary arrangements must never be allowed to develop into a formal divorce.
- Independence for the Gṛhastha Āśrama: Married couples are expected to take full financial responsibility for their lives. By securing outside income and living separately from the main temple, they ensure that the society's resources are not drained by family maintenance.
- Protecting the Brahmacārī Standard: To ensure absolute purity and focus among the unmarried students, strict physical separation between men and women must be maintained within the temple facilities at all times.
- Institutional Unity and Spiritual Emotion: Disciples are strongly advised not to separate from the unified preaching mission or start independent projects. However, internally, the spiritual tears shed in feeling separation from Kṛṣṇa are considered even more valuable than direct physical association.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Prabhupāda Guides His Disciples on Marriage and the Vow Against Separation.
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Pages in category "Our Separation (Disciples of SP)"
The following 40 pages are in this category, out of 40 total.
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- According to Vedic system, disagreement or quarrel between husband and wife should never be taken very seriously. The Vedic system therefore gives a concession for the wife to separate from her husband for some time and go to her father's house
- As long as you are following our Krishna Conscious principles I have no objection if you remain separate from the other devotees in the Cleveland Center
- As you are married, there is no need of separation as you are practicing artificially. You must live just like a respectable married couple and earn money as a Grhastha, and spend 50 percent for Krishna
- At one marriage ceremony in N.Y. Rupanuga had the boy and girl both sign documents saying that they promised never to separate under any circumstances. So you can correspond with him and do likewise
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- He must live separately from the devotees, and if he continues this thing he may be requested not to associate with any of our devotees further
- Henceforward I am not sanctioning any more marriages, and those who want to marry must know in advance and be prepared to make outside income to support wife and home separately from the temple, and in the temple husband and wife shall live separately
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- I am so glad to hear that you are now married. I pray Krishna that you may live henceforward happily as a householder, without thinking of a separation from your wife
- I am very upset to learn the news of that incident in Trinidad. Yes, you are right to stay away from such a place, and there is no harm if husband and wife live separately for some time
- I think if you ask all of them to cooperate with him while you stry to improve your business separately that will pacify things. I am hopeful and praying to Krsna that you become successful
- I think that your separation from Karunamayi is Krishna's desire. So don't be sorry for it. In this connection I may tell you my personal life experience
- I wish sincerely that except for husband and wife, everyone should live separately, man separate from woman, and woman separate from man
- If some outside party comes, they must sell books only, no collecting without selling books. They must live in the local temple and not separately, and they must follow faithfully the instructions and directions of the local president
- If you wish to live separately you have to earn your livelihood by business, by taking some employment to maintain your home and family. But not by chanting in the street; this is not a good idea for householders
- If your wife keeps herself peaceful living separately from you, I think you can arrange for the time being like that, but in my opinion, this business of separation may not be developed into a case of divorce
- In Krishna Consciousness marriages there is no question of any separation or divorce
- In the Society there may be sometimes misunderstandings, but that does not mean you should live separately
- It is better if the grhasthas have a separate asrama, just like in Los Angeles the married disciples rent rooms together in one apartment house near the temple and live there separately, and in this way no one is disturbed
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- My point is that even if somebody does not go in one line with the rest of the godbrothers, he can remain separately, but it does not mean that he may disobey the principles that I have laid down
- Myself, I was very young when I got married, and my wife was 11 years only. But there is no question of separation in our marriage belief, neither your daughter will ever be separated from that boy, that is their vow
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- So far as possible, remain separate and talk almost nil. Brahmacari is advised not to go near a young woman anywhere. A brahmacari should always address every woman as mother. In your country it is a little difficult, but the principle is to avoid
- So far the marriage proposed for 29th August, I have no objection provided they are firmly in agreement never to separate and are willing to sign such a statement. This was done recently by Rupanuga Prabhu and you can get the wording from him
- So far your marriage is concerned, I have no objection, but you must agree that you will never separate but work cooperatively throughout your lives in Krishna Consciousness
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- The aim of married life is to produce nice children, Krsna conscious children. That is the best service to the human society: produce nice children. Don't produce cats and dogs. That is my request. Otherwise don't produce. Remain separate
- There is no question of divorce or separation. In any condition of life, happiness or distress, you shall continue as husband and wife, because our main business is Krsna consciousness
- There is no question of separation between husband and wife until the time when the husband takes sannyasa. At that time the wife cannot remain with the husband
- There should be a formal contract signed by both parties at each marriage, voting that there will be no separation and that man and wife will work cooperatively in Krishna Consciousness
- These things must be cleared up or there may be danger of split within our ranks. Try to keep the whole situation in unified condition, but if Siddha Svarupa and his disciples are living there separately and peacefully, I have no objection
- This marriage is serious business and not to be taken lightly. There is no question of separation in Krishna Conscious marriages. Therefore I am asking all those who want to be married that they sign one paper promising that there will be no separation
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- Yes, I did not approve of your starting you own magazine. You can write articles for Back to Godhead magazine. Why attempt separately?
- You cannot live together, that is not possible, neither you can see her or speak. If you want to keep her, she can remain separately and you can support her in that way, but you cannot see her
- You should try to model the arrangement after the Los Angeles temple, and you should live separately, men and women, if you live in the temple itself
- Your eagerness to get me back in the states will surely be a success because I'm also eager to return. Tears for Krishna is as good as associating with Him personally. In the spiritual world separation is more valuable than meeting