When someone we guide seriously errs, how do we judge whether to discipline them and how much?
Understanding a person’s character is very difficult. When somebody does something wrong, how much should we hold them responsible? At a basic level, when dealing with people, we have two approaches: positive and negative. On the positive side, we give empowerment. Empowerment means authorizing someone to take responsibilities—for example, giving classes, leading kirtan, or taking…