Archive - Sep 13, 2008

Diplomacy CAN be used for Krishna, but don't try it unless you're
expert and there's a good reason for it. "The conclusion is that
diplomacy used for the service of the Lord is a form of devotional
service." (Caitanya Caritamrta, Madhya-lila, Chapter twelve, verse 44, purport). Diplomacy or kutaniti,
is sometimes translated as "duplicity." But both Raghunatha das and
Sanatana were familiar with diplomacy and used it when necessary.