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| WORLD November 21, 1998 VNN2533 See Related VNN Stories On Her Grace, Malati Devi Dasi BY BHAKTIN CASEY USA, Nov 21 (VNN) — Dear vaisnavas and vaisnavis, I was very distressed to see Malati devi so brutally attacked by the anti-women's ministry people. I lived in Malati's asrama for a year. Malati was such a huge inspiration to my Krsna consciousness. Before i met her, I felt so excluded from Krsna consciousness. To my 16 year old eyes, it seemed like the movement was entirely male-centered. I despaired, because though I really wanted to be a devotee, I couldn't see how i could fit into Srila Prabhupada's family. Malati was kind enough to allow me to move in her asrama even though I was a full-time student and very young. Four years later, her instructions and wisdom have stayed with me. Her encouragement was immeasurable. She showed me how I did have a place in Prabhupada's movement, and that even though I am female-bodied, I am potentially valuable and worthwhile. People may attack her, but they can't possibly know how much she has helped me and other young women. I will always be grateful for my experiences in her asrama. Sincerely, Bhaktin Casey See Related VNN Stories This story URL: http://vaishnava-news-network.org/world/WD9811/WD21-2533.html |
