Important ecclesiastical directions , decisions, and considerations of all kinds can and should only be made by those who are well practised in Krishna consciousness. This applies in every theologically based culture . Those who are Sastra Yukta,  who understand very well the broad aspects of Sastra and how they are to be applied in varying circumstances , and who also have a long and proven history of steady service to the Gaudia Vaisnava param para, or their particular theologies  . Important crucial decisions and directions of spiritual and ecclesiastical management can never be carried out by those who, although practising Bhakti to a degree , are still predominantly affected by Karma and jnana , those who see things with material spectacles.  This  means they  lack a mature understanding of applications of sastra and are prone to material emotions and sentiments that  lead to introducing mundane or political considerations into any  spiritual calculations . Devotees of particular faiths who are still affected by karma and jnana have poor understanding of application and have the tendency to introduce their own interpretations, usually based on mundane considerations, and generally have a problem accepting spiritual authorities. Their considerations may appear morally calculated , as was the case of Proffesor Suthers when he met Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Goswami Maharaja,  but because pure Bhakti is not present  attachments and aspects of mundane calculations both gross and subtle affect their calculations and decisions. Thus, pure ecclesiastical management by those free from karma and jnana and with a predominance of Bhakti is essential , AC Bhaktivedanta Swami set up a GBC governing body for that purpose , and expected his most mature devotees to participate in some form . In that way , Bhakti prevails along with sastric vision with mature interpretations along with the fitting spiritual visions . Mature Vaisnava’s are  free from the contamination of profit adoration in their  direction making, and their calculation are based on  the spirit of our acaryas, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and pleasing to Lord Krishna..
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