Суд над Бхагавад-гитой / Attempt to ban Bhagavad-gita

Today it is the Hare Krishna's tomorrow it will be some other religion...

Some of the greatest people of the world like, Steve Jobs, George Harrison had a very high opinion of the Hare Krishna's and do kindly note, that Hare Krishna's are inspired by the very same book(The Gita) that is being banned.

The Gita as a book has inspired millions of people over time and all over the world. Some of the most intellectual minds have spoken very highly of the Gita.

Mahatma Ghandhi was a avid reader of The Gita and even said that when he was despondent he would read a verse from the Gita. Who is a better preacher of peace than him, in the recent context.

Also free speech should not be stopped.

No religion can teach violence ! It is how the followers may misinterpret teachings !

I have never heard of a single Hare Krishna devotee going mad, after reading his books, and then killing people in the name of his religion.

That should be more than sufficient proof, in and of itself, that this trial is biased.

I am proud that in the Western world and also in India there is complete freedom of religion.

The book in question, The Gita commentary of Srila Prabhupada of the Hare Krishna movement, in particular has been appreciated by many scholars.

Here is a sample.

“…Translation of such a work demands not only knowledge of Sanskrit, but an inward sympathy with the theme and a verbal artistry. …. The Swami does a real service for students by investing the beloved Indian epic with fresh meaning. Whatever our outlook may be we should all be grateful for the labor that has lead to this illuminating work.”
Dr. Geddes MacGregor, Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Philosophy
University of Southern California