We Indians are a religious lot.In the process we are suppose to be innocently(stupidly most of the times) following many things under the name of religion and creating divides amongst us).This gives opportunities for others to step into the game and exploit us to no ends.
Temples are spread all over India.Then there is classifications based on the Deity, the location, the trust supporting it, the foreign investments ( FDI in religion),etc.Then the word of mouth stating "If xyz is offered to this deity your wishes would be granted"becomes the Mantra to pull crowd.If that was the case the wishes of all those who are serving in the temple would have been granted long back.But ,they know that just being there under the umbrella of the deity doing the daily chores gets them enough ..The kind of turnover the religious places get (devoid of tax due to exemptions et al) it can surpass the economy of many a countries.The Tirumala, The shirdi trust, The Ajmer Dargah are just a few examples.The place generates revenue almost every square inch,Put an idol and people put money.Make prasad and sell it.Its an industry by it self.We intend to donate and do good etc or maybe try for income tax exemption by donating maybe in our own interest, but does it really reach the people who need it?
The volunteers who serve there, really wish to be part of the charity ,but the trustees ,are they really to be trusted?Instead of adorning the idol with Gold and silver and valuable precious stones which God clearly states is materialsitic, why don't we melt the metal, sell it and create funds to help the BPL people for food, education and create an industry that will earn them a living.Take help from professionals who can put that money to good use rather than just sparkle there.God has enough aura and doesn't require mankind to adorn him in gold and silver.When the people of foreign origin also realize the ROI opportunities in India through the religious channels , it will not be far when we will have "ISCKON TV".We are creating these shrines across India, thereby giving the future generations more opportunities to create Ayodhya's.The politicians will encourage caste based reservations who in turn will apply those regulations to the GODS as well, who knows?This is a god for X caste and the other for the Y sect?Money from here will go to only this caste and society and the FDI ( ISKCON) will generate donations for the foreign investors and their homes abroad.What a country ?What potential?Only we don't benefit, select few do under the name of god.1.2 billion brains and counting all closeted and with blinders.JAI HO!!!
Temples are spread all over India.Then there is classifications based on the Deity, the location, the trust supporting it, the foreign investments ( FDI in religion),etc.Then the word of mouth stating "If xyz is offered to this deity your wishes would be granted"becomes the Mantra to pull crowd.If that was the case the wishes of all those who are serving in the temple would have been granted long back.But ,they know that just being there under the umbrella of the deity doing the daily chores gets them enough ..The kind of turnover the religious places get (devoid of tax due to exemptions et al) it can surpass the economy of many a countries.The Tirumala, The shirdi trust, The Ajmer Dargah are just a few examples.The place generates revenue almost every square inch,Put an idol and people put money.Make prasad and sell it.Its an industry by it self.We intend to donate and do good etc or maybe try for income tax exemption by donating maybe in our own interest, but does it really reach the people who need it?
The volunteers who serve there, really wish to be part of the charity ,but the trustees ,are they really to be trusted?Instead of adorning the idol with Gold and silver and valuable precious stones which God clearly states is materialsitic, why don't we melt the metal, sell it and create funds to help the BPL people for food, education and create an industry that will earn them a living.Take help from professionals who can put that money to good use rather than just sparkle there.God has enough aura and doesn't require mankind to adorn him in gold and silver.When the people of foreign origin also realize the ROI opportunities in India through the religious channels , it will not be far when we will have "ISCKON TV".We are creating these shrines across India, thereby giving the future generations more opportunities to create Ayodhya's.The politicians will encourage caste based reservations who in turn will apply those regulations to the GODS as well, who knows?This is a god for X caste and the other for the Y sect?Money from here will go to only this caste and society and the FDI ( ISKCON) will generate donations for the foreign investors and their homes abroad.What a country ?What potential?Only we don't benefit, select few do under the name of god.1.2 billion brains and counting all closeted and with blinders.JAI HO!!!
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