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Hare Krishna Transformed The New and Alternative Religions Series General Editors: Timothy Miller and Susan J. Palmer Hare Krishna Transformed E. Burke Rochford Jr. Hare Krishna Transformed E. Burke Rochford Jr. a NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS New York and London new york university press New York and London www.nyupress.org © 2007by New York University All rights reserved Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Rochford, E. Burke, 1949– Hare Krishna transformed / E. Burke Rochford, Jr. p. cm. — (The new and alternative religions series) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8147-7578-3(cloth : alk. paper) ISBN-10: 0-8147-7578-0(cloth : alk. paper) ISBN-13: 978-0-8147-7579-0(pbk. : alk. paper) ISBN-10: 0-8147-7579-9(pbk. : alk. paper) 1. International Society for Krishna Consciousness—History. 2. Krishna (Hindu deity)—Cult—United States. 3. Family— Religious aspects—International Society for Krishna Consciousness. 4. Hinduism—United States. 5. Hindu converts—United States. I. Title. BL1285.835.U6R63 2007 294.5'512—dc22 2006038031 New York University Press books are printed on acid-free paper, and their binding materials are chosen for strength and durability. Manufactured in the United States of America c 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 p 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 To the followers of A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Contents Acknowledgments ix Introduction 1 1 Growing Up 16 2 Family, Culture, and Change 52 3 Child Abuse 74 4 Public Schooling and Identity 97 5 Women’s Voices 115 6 Male Backlash 139 7 Moving On 161 8 Hindus and Hinduization 181 9 World Accommodation 201 Appendix 1: Commitment, Involvement, and Leader Authority Measures 218 Appendix 2: Data Tables 226 Notes 229 Glossary 253 References 257 Index 275 About the Author 285 vii Acknowledgments Even though I have studied the Hare Krishna movement for more than thirty years, I could not have written this book without the contributions of many people. Most important, of course, were the many Hare Krishna devotees who graciously gave their time to further my research interests. It has been a wonderful, if sometimes bumpy, journey for all of us. Although I would like to thank many of you here by name, doing so would break my pledge of confidentiality. I have been inspired by your determination, pained by your sorrow, and envi- ous of your spiritual growth. I pray that this book brings understanding to what has proved to be a difficult period in the lives of many. From the world of academia, I first want to acknowledge my friend and mentor, Bob Emerson, who taught me the skills as well as the love for field research. I also want to thank a number of colleagues for their help and support along the way: Eileen Barker, Jim Beckford, David Bromley, Jean Burfoot, Bob Ferm, Kim Knott, Tim Miller, Peggy Nel- son, Paula Nesbitt, Susan Palmer, Jim Richardson, Ted Sasson, Darren Sherkat, David Snow, and Bill Waldron. Kendra Bailey, Ian Burfoot- Rochford, Mateal Lovaas, Doug Rogers, and Marina Zaloznaya pro- vided invaluable assistance in researching and writing this book. My colleagues in sociology/anthropology and religion at Middlebury Col- lege have supported me continuously over the past twenty years. I couldn’t be more grateful. Special appreciation goes to my colleague Peggy Nelson, whose friendship, encouragement, and considerable soci- ological insight have been an inspiration. I am especially grateful to Charlene Barrett, coordinator for sociology/anthropology and religion, who has made my life easier in countless ways. I also want to thank Middlebury College for providing funds to support my research. Jennifer Hammer at New York University Press saw the possibilities for this book before I did. She proved to be a capable editor who was ix

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