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2. Condition.
According to Krishna, humanity has three main problems; an overall attachment to this world, ignorance of identity, and reincarnation.The first problem is our overall attachment. Part of this comes from our five "sheaths ", which are coverings and layers of our true self (atman). Covering the apparent soul is the mind, instinctual body, vital "breath " body, and the physical body. Due to these sheaths, it makes it very difficult to discover our true souls, and to realize that we are all united and divine. In the Gita, Krishna says "The Self cannot be pierced or burned, made wet or dry. It is everlasting and infinite, standing on the motionless foundations of eternity. The Self is unmanifested, beyond all thought, beyond all change. Knowing this, you should not grieve" " (2:24-25 p. 55). Krishna believed that every human is equal, unity, and divine. Our numerous sheaths are just coverings, but our soul is everlasting and unchanging. Additionally with our attachment comes karma, we don't live in accord with our dharma. In the Gita, Krishna says "Your own karma, born of your own nature, will drive you to do even that which you do not wish to do, because of your delusion"" (18:60 p. 60). Our attachment gives us illusions that aren't real, and causes us to forget our karma. .
The second problem is our ignorance of identity. According to Krishna, humans see themselves as separate entities, when truly humanity is one everlasting unity. This ignorance plays a huge role in our overall earthly attachment, mainly through illusions and fear of death. In the Gita, Krishna claims "One believes he is the slayer, another believes he is the slain. Both are ignorant; there is neither slayer nor slain. You were never born; you will never die. You have never changed; you can never change. Unborn, eternal, immutable, immemorial, you do not die when the body dies"" (Gita 2:19-20 p. 55). This quote is addressing ignorance of death, which is a major issue in humanity's problem with fearing life after death.
Atheism is a worldview, which accepts nature without resorting to supernatural explanations, magic, superstition, or beliefs. ... Hare Krishna believers believe in the Hindu god Krishna as the single God. ...
The vast majority of members are merely looking for a sense of community and belonging, during a difficult time in their lives.2 Cults provide an ersatz social unit, which takes them in, nurtures them and reinforces the cult's worldview. ... Cults, like the Hare Krishna, remind members how chaotic the outside world is, and maintain impeccable order inside their compounds to maintain purity. ...
The vast majority of members are merely looking for a sense of community and belonging, during a difficult time in their lives.2 Cults provide an ersatz social unit, which takes them in, nurtures them and reinforces the cult's worldview. ... Cults, like the Hare Krishna, remind members how chaotic the outside world is, and maintain impeccable order inside their compounds to maintain purity. ...