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
Female Guru defined by Truth or Trends? Sitalatma Prabhu Article Analyzed by IISB
Female Guru defined by Truth or Trends? Sitalatma Prabhu Article Analyzed by IISB Continue Reading
Is ISKCON Hijacking Prabhupada? The Female Guru Controversy Exposed
Is ISKCON Hijacking Prabhupada? The Female Guru Controversy Exposed Watch the full video to understand the critical issues facing ISKCON today: In this important presentation, we examine one of the most controversial topics in contemporary ISKCON: the Female Diksha Guru (FDG) issue and its recent rebranding as Female Siksha GuruContinue Reading
HDG – Apology and Clarification by HH Bhakti Vikasa Swami
HDG: Apology and Clarification Watch the full video to see the extensive scriptural evidence presented by His Holiness Bhakti Vikasa Swami: In this important video, Maharaja addresses the recent discussions in Vaishnava society regarding his criticism of HDG’s (Hridayananda Das Goswami’s) statements about the Draupadi disrobing incident in theContinue Reading
Female Diksha Gurus – The Matchless Gift Podcast ft. HG Basu Ghosh Prabhu
Understanding the Female Diksha Guru Debate: A Scriptural Perspective Watch the full discussion: For an in-depth exploration of this important topic with extensive scriptural references and historical context, watch the complete podcast conversation with Basu Ghosh Prabhu. The question of whether women can serve as diksha (initiating) gurus has become one ofContinue Reading
A Response to the Racial Parallel in the Female Diksha Guru Debate
What follows below is a commentary from His Holiness Bhakti Raghava Swami on his recent article ISKCON on a Mission Drift. [From Bhakti Rāghava Mahārāja] The main point of my article centered on leadership appointments and leadership qualifications within our ISKCON society as clearly articulated and defined in our VedicContinue Reading
Varnashrama Dharma and the Question of Female Diksha Gurus
Varnashrama Dharma and the Question of Female Diksha Gurus: Understanding Srila Prabhupada’s Teachings Watch the full lecture: Introduction In this discourse, Basu Ghosh Das continues his examination of female diksha gurus through the lens of varnashrama dharma. Drawing from Srila Prabhupada’s purports, lectures, and personal exchanges, he presents a caseContinue Reading
The Generative Magic of Sanskrit – Why Bṛhaspati Never Finished His Lesson
Ever wonder why Bṛhaspati is still listing words to Indra after all these eons? As shown in this reel by @sanskritformeremortals, a single root can be transformed by suffixes like ‘san’ to express complex internal states, like the “desire to perform” an action. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTBfDJKjJ5L/ For the devotee, this is howContinue Reading
Understanding “Make Your Home Like Vrindavan”
Make Vrindavan Villages The teachings of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, beautifully preserved in the Caitanya-caritamrita by Srila Krishnadasa Kaviraja Goswami, continue to be the guiding light for devotees for the next ten thousand years. We are still in the very early beginning of Lord Caitanya's movement, which means all of usContinue Reading
Can We Practice Varnasrama in Cities?
Can We Practice Varnasrama in Cities? A common question arises among spiritual practitioners: Can we truly practice the principles of varnasrama dharma and simple living while residing in modern cities? This question deserves careful consideration, as it touches on the very foundation of how we structure our lives in pursuitContinue Reading
How Varnasrama and Farm Communities Revive Our Vedic Prescribed Duties
How Varnasrama and Farm Communities Revive Our Vedic Prescribed Duties The concept of dharma, prescribed duties, stands at the very heart of Vedic culture. In the second chapter of the Bhagavad-gita, verse 31, Lord Krishna addresses Arjuna with profound wisdom about the nature of one's specific duty, known as svadharma. This teaching remainsContinue Reading