With the recent tragedy in Bangladesh, members of ISKCON are action-planning for events of peaceful protest. Here are some points:
1) Devotees and temple communities should offer special prayers to their Deities in the morning to please protect our devotees in Bangladesh.
2) Special events and kirtans are arranged and dedicated to the Bangladesh devotees’ well-being.
3) Some communities have already held, or are planning to hold protests and public harinama chanting sessions to draw attention to the plight of Bangladesh minorities. Signs and public comments must be carefully monitored.
4) Attacks are not representation of a general conflict between faithful Muslims and Hindus. Many Muslim leaders in Bangladesh have spoken out strongly in support of the Hindu minority. The root of these attacks are extremists.
5) Government officials and influencers are being contacted.
Additional note: this matter of attacks on Bangladesh’s indigenous people and its culture is highly offensive and will incur negative consequences overall. There should be no place for such aggression.
Source: http://thewalkingmonk.blogspot.com/2021/10/monday-october-18-2021.html
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