My last letter to Hridayananda
In this personal letter dated February 13, 2009, Krishna Kirti Das writes to Hridayananda das Goswami to formally end their guru‑disciple relationship. While expressing respect for Hridayananda’s intelligence and moral conduct, he explains his departure over irreconcilable theological and ethical differences, particularly regarding homosexuality and “gay monogamy.” The letter reflects wider debates within ISKCON about fidelity to Srila Prabhupada’s teachings, the authority of the GBC, and the future unity of the movement.Continue Reading
The Ultimate Peace Formula: Why Nuclear War Will Not Happen
by Rudra Pandita Dasa A recent image circulating the globe has brought immense joy to the assembled devotees: Prime Minister Narendra Modi presenting His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada’s Bhagavad-gita As It Is to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Here we see the hand of Lord Chaitanya. In the veryContinue Reading
Top court agrees to review veredict on ISKCON Bangalore temple ownership
In a recent legal development concerning the management of the ISKCON temple in Bengaluru, the Supreme Court of India has agreed to revisit its previous decision regarding ownership. The move reopens the May 16 decision that had initially placed control of the seven-acre temple with the Bengaluru faction, overturning aContinue Reading
PM Modi Presents Srila Prabhupada’s Bhagavad-gita to President Putin
In a significant moment for the worldwide sankirtana movement, Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi has presented a Russian edition of Bhagavad-gita As It Is to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The exchange, which highlights the global reach of Srila Prabhupada’s teachings, was shared publicly by Yudhistir Govinda Das, theContinue Reading
A True Indian From The West
A True Indian From The West Stephen Knapp, also known by his spiritual name Sri Nandanandana Dasa (Śrī Nandanandana Dāsa), is an American author, spiritual practitioner, researcher, and lecturer on Vedic culture (Sanātana Dharma) and philosophy. He is associated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and is a disciple of A. C. BhaktivedantaContinue Reading
Aligning Finances with Bhakti
Aligning Finances with Bhakti By Kaliarupa Jagannath Dasa Introduction “Money is not the problem, our consciousness is.” This truth strikes a chord in every age, but especially in our fast-paced, digitally connected world where finance defines freedom for many. Yet for a spiritual seeker, financial freedom is not just aboutContinue Reading
Does the GBC prohibit śūdras in ISKCON from becoming dīkṣā-guru?
Does the GBC prohibit śūdras in ISKCON from becoming dīkṣā-guru? By Kṛṣṇa-kīrti-dāsaḥ 29 November 2025 Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s celebrated statement — “Whether one is a brāhmaṇa, a sannyāsī or a śūdra, he can become a spiritual master if he knows the science of Kṛṣṇa” (CC Madhya 8.128) — is oftenContinue Reading
Important Announcement from ISKCON India Communications
Dear Maharajas and Prabhus, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. ISKCON Communications is pleased to share the establishment of the Bhaktivedanta Swami Lecture Series—an annual, high-level event designed to honor the life, work, and teachings of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda, Founder-Ācārya of theContinue Reading
Is Shastra the Central Authority for ISKCON?
Excerpt: In May 2025 the Supreme Court gave Bengaluru ISKCON control of the Hare Krishna Hill temple, rejecting Mumbai ISKCON’s claims, but in October a split verdict on Mumbai’s review petitions sent the matter to a larger bench, suspending Bengaluru’s victory. Madhu Pandit Das had hailed the earlier ruling asContinue Reading