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This is the work of Mahadyuti and Akrura Prabhus (edited by Brahmatirtha Prabhu). It is a well written introduction to mediation; it can be given to the disputants, so they know what to expect.This is the work of Mahadyuti and Akrura Prabhus (edited by Brahmatirtha Prabhu). It is a well written introduction to mediation. It can be given to disputants so they know what to expect.

Mediation is a voluntary and confidential process facilitated by a neutral mediator that helps two or more people in conflict clarify their issues and goals, communicate about the situation, and try to reach a constructive resolution satisfactory to both. Mediation is also:

• A good way for people to be empowered to compromise and work out differences
• A good way to heal damaged relationships
• A good way for people to make their own decisions
• Mediation is not a trial or judgement.

by Kaunteya Das

A devotee sent to our Mayapur office a number of questions apparently revealing some attrition between a particular temple and a Nama-hatta group. Here are my answers.

Since I don't know all the details, I make general points that could have general application. I invite others to also comment and advise. I believe in communication and in mature dialogue. Either you face some conflict or you don't (yet), you might want to visit www.iskconresolve.com and, if needed, you can contact the mediator closest to you or ask for more information.

by Kaunteya das.

Let's face it, until there will be human beings in kali-yuga, there shall be misunderstanding, differences of opinion, latent or open disagreements and conflict.

That there will be differences is not surprising and we shouldn't loose faith or become confused. Among many other statements on the subject, Srila Prabhupada wrote: "One thing, we can never expect to find any kind of utopia, even in the spiritual world. Where ever there are persons there are bound to be differences, so we should not expect any kind of perfect arrangement, especially here in the material world" (letter to Jayarge, Lindon Lomese, 25 May, 1972).