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SRF is trapped by its own dogma. SRF is run completely by God and therefore what happens is God's will. To even admit to a problem or mistake is something they would never do. To them, and remember that they project their own values in this thinking, to admit to a mistake would take down the cult house of cards they derive their power from. They are convinced that members would leave Master if they new... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (OneTaste) http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/470 Sat, 21 Jun 2003 17:57:15 GMT http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/471/t/Hierarchy-vs-Cooperation.html feeds@yuku.com (Notice the Noticer) http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/471 Sun, 15 Jun 2003 15:03:44 GMT http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/477/t/A-story-for-your-amusement.html
Very shortly thereafter, my boss told me the braid wasn't "appropriate." I looked at her in surprise and said, "but this is how Indian women dress!"

The reply, from that gawky midwesterner standing there wearing a freakin' SARI, was: "You're not an... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Notice the Noticer) http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/477 Sat, 14 Jun 2003 21:15:10 GMT http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/483/t/Email-from-Monastics-not-all-support-the-board.html pub78.ezboard.com/fsrfwal...D=27.topic

That is in interesting view point he has. People leave SRF for all kinds of reasons, just like monastics leave the ashram for all kinds of reasons. It is my feeling that most find it is not what they thought it was going to be. In the sad cases they buy into the idea that they cant cut it.... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (member108) http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/483 Sat, 07 Jun 2003 12:17:28 GMT http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/461/t/Treatment-of-Master-s-Relatives.html
Meera Ghosh was hand-picked by Master to be the bride of Ramakrishna Ghosh, the only son of his eldest (and deceased) brother Ananta. Master arranged for her to have a house to live in and receive a stipend of 70 rupees daily also for life. When she... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (True Enuf) http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/461 Sun, 18 May 2003 19:20:46 GMT http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/469/t/Treatment-of-srf-families.html feeds@yuku.com (dawnrays(d)) http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/469 Sat, 10 May 2003 09:52:04 GMT http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/472/t/Advice-for-new-SRF-members.html feeds@yuku.com (crogman1) http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/472 Sat, 01 Feb 2003 07:21:56 GMT http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/467/t/More-on-the-Catholic-Revolt-by-lay-members.html
Scandal Is Stirring Lay Catholics to Push Church for More Power
By LAURIE GOODSTEIN and SAM DILLON


NDIANAPOLIS As the nation's Roman Catholic bishops prepare to meet in Washington on Nov. 11 to complete their policy on sexual abuse by priests, they are confronting the most organized and widespread challenge to their power from the laity in the church's modern history.

Organizations like Voice of the Faithful, a national group formed... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (username) http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/467 Sat, 09 Nov 2002 22:02:55 GMT http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/465/t/How-Are-Things-Going-.html Anyone want to comment on this.

Are you coping financially?
What about housing, employment?
Emotionally?
Are you happier and coping better?
Any regrets? ... (err, might be a silly question) feeds@yuku.com (pilgrim) http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/465 Wed, 11 Sep 2002 03:54:46 GMT http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/549/t/Cult-thinking-inside-SRF-Don-t-ever-tell-.html directory.google.com/Top/...iews/Yoga/

While they are usually discussing other organizations, many of the same views are expressed on these sites as are seen here. These sites help us to see that what has happened at SRF is nothing new. Cults often develop from well intentioned people... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (KS) http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/549 Fri, 07 Jun 2002 06:10:18 GMT http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/478/t/Management-s-attempts-to-quot-fix-quot-things.html feeds@yuku.com (member108) http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/478 Mon, 13 May 2002 18:12:58 GMT http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/521/t/May-2002-Firings-at-Mother-Center.html pub78.ezboard.com/fsrfwal...D=33.topic

What kind of atmosphere does that create inside SRF? There is now an atmosphere of fear and worry and depression inside the organization. Employees/members fight back the idea that they are finding they are working for a disappointing cult. That cult is wrapped... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (crogman1) http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/521 Sat, 11 May 2002 06:39:27 GMT http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/522/t/Letter-to-Walrus-asking-how-Kriya-is-Approved.html

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I have a question: How strict is SRF when it comes to accepting people for Kriya? I've heard varying reports from very high standards to "just repeat back on the application form what you've read in the meditation technique Lessons." Do you or anyone on the board know who selects new Kriyabans or even how Kriyabans get selected? I assume that a "Kriya... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (srfwalrus) http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/522 Thu, 02 May 2002 05:58:48 GMT http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/468/t/Open-Letter-to-Master.html


On bad treatment by SRF and SRF employees

I have returned to reading the Walrus. I do not feel this is a good or healthy thing for me to be doing in the long run and yet it has in the past served a purpose for... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (chela be4) http://srfwalrus.yuku.com/topic/468 Thu, 18 Apr 2002 02:52:28 GMT