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In other words, there is nothing wrong in driving to work in your Mercedes – ‘It’s Time…’ by Aruna Ladva, BK Publications London Except that one could be driving to work in a modest car and use the money thus saved to support some true charitable work. What Aruna is preaching cannot be found in the...

littleo wrote:Wherever there is anger there is lust also. When lust is not fulfilled anger comes.

What should I conclude from my experiences of witnessing Dadi Janki, Jayanti and New York Mohini getting angry?

Typically in my time dogs and cats, etc, were not allowed in Centres or Bhawans for all the reasons that have been mentioned: attachment, distraction from Yoga and service, cleanliness, purity ... Dadi Janki would not eat food prepared in a house in which a cat or a dog lives, nor could food be offe...

When I joined this forum I had been a pukha BK for some 20 years or so, following all principles and disciplines, having full faith in BapDada and that the Murlis were the words of God. I was what BKs call an all-rounder, having been involved in all kinds of "service", from the physical up...

In some ways it might be getting worse but in some others it is definitely getting better:

ex-l wrote:I am as uncomfortable as I am sure Vinay would be at discussing her and Anjezë Gonxhe in the same topic.

I can draw a parallel between Janki and Mother Teresa but in my eyes Vinay Lakshmi's endeavour was of an entirely different nature.

I was not close to Vinay Lakshmi nor did I know her well but I met her occasionally and went on a village tour with her. As far as I could see and sense she was genuine and genuinely caring and had no other agenda, not even reforming the BKWSU.

She was one of the good ones, doing her good work despite all the opposition and those opposing her taking the praise for her work. I do not know if there is anyone else out there to keep it going.

It must have been around 2004-2005 when I heard Dadi Janki narrating the story of how the name "BapDada" came about. It would have been after they had moved to Abu. Brahma Baba (Lekraj Kirpalani) had been sick and was in Bombay. If my memory is not failing me I think he had been taken to a...

I made a conscious choice when I joined the BKs but it was ill informed. I was fooled by my early experiences with them which I naively thought were experiences of God. It lead me to develop faith in their teachings and join the movement. At that time there was nothing to suggest that the leadership...

I value the purpose of this forum which is clearly stated when signing on but I do not have an opinion on what should be its policies regarding the expression of positive views on the BKs. I do not deny that many have benefited from their experiences with the BKs. I did. Personally, I usually do not...

You had a good ride with the BKs. Fine!

But please show some respect for those who were harmed by the BKs.
This forum is a place for their voices to be heard. Do not try to suppress them.
Blaming the victims of BKWSU is not an appropriate behavior here.

I personally had a good laugh at ex-l's harmless but clever joke.

It brings up the very real issue of repressed sexuality within the BK community.

We obviously have opposing views on many subjects and I do not think they can be reconciled,

Good luck!

Patzcuaro, I have to say that I largely agree with ex-l that your trajectory within the BK movement was atypical. Usually BKs are required to have followed strictly all BK disciplines of celibacy, daily morning class at the Center, pure vegetarian diet without garlic and onions, abstinence from alco...