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
Qualified Female Diksa Gurus Do Not Contend
I have been reluctant to enter into this controversy for a long time. But after great consideration, I feel obliged to speak what appears to be very obvious regarding how to resolve this hotly contested debate.Continue Reading
Srila Prabhupada’s Portrait Added to the Gallery of Hotel National in Moscow
A portrait of Srila Prabhupada was unveiled in the historic gallery of Hotel National in Moscow, the hotel where he stayed during his landmark 1971 visit, at a program attended by academics, representatives of other faiths and devotees.Continue Reading
ISKCON’s Mission and Its Modern-Day Challenges: Q&A with Śivarāma Swami
In this Q&A at ISKCON London’s Soho Street temple, Śivarāma Swami reflects on ISKCON’s mission and the challenges devotees face today, including outreach, environmental responsibility, child protection, varṇāśrama, professional burnout, and sustaining spiritual consciousness beyond the temple.Continue Reading
LGBTQ Concept Smashed ft. Basu Ghosh Prabhu
This short clip from The Matchless Gift podcast features Basu Ghosh Prabhu addressing the LGBTQ concept. Presented as an excerpt from a longer conversation, the video offers his perspective on a contemporary social issue relevant to ongoing discussions within ISKCON. Watch the 2-minute clip below.Continue Reading
The Real Meaning of Diksha: A Conversation with Basu Ghosh Prabhu
In this episode of The Matchless Gift Podcast, Basu Ghosh Prabhu joins the hosts for an extended conversation on the meaning of diksha, or spiritual initiation, in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. The discussion invites viewers to consider initiation as more than a ceremony. It is a serious spiritual commitment centeredContinue Reading
A Monograph on Daiva Varnasrama Dharma
What is Varnasrama? What is Daiva Varnasrama? How is aligned to pure devotional service? What are the conclusive instructions on this subject in the scriptures and great authorities? How to practically implement Daiva Varnasrama Dharma? This work seeks to address all these questions and much more in a clear, systematicContinue Reading
Reasonable?
It is astonishing how many people read the Poison Propaganda and just blindly accept it. It appears those who support this ruse have been so hurt or insulted that they will just jump on this ugly bandwagon and don’t even care if it is true or not. It provides theContinue Reading
Official Shastri Degree in Gaudiya Darśana to Begin at National Sanskrit University, Tirupati from 2026–27
Official Shastri Degree in Gaudiya Darśana to Begin at National Sanskrit University, Tirupati from 2026–27 We are pleased to share an important development for the preservation and academic study of Gaudiya Vaishnava siddhanta. At National Sanskrit University, Tirupati, an official undergraduate Shastri degree program in Gaudiya Darśana is set toContinue Reading
Further Response to HDG – By Basu Ghosh Das
In this video, Basu Ghosh Das offers a further response to his senior godbrother regarding the contentious topic of female diksha gurus in ISKCON. He addresses several key points: the role of the GBC as a managing authority rather than the sole arbiter of philosophical matters, the importance of shastraContinue Reading
IISB Comment on Official VDG Statement by GBC EC
In this video, IISB Convenor Kṛṣṇa-kīrti Dāsaḥ and IISB Senior Scholar and author Śrīdhara Śrīnivāsa Dāsaḥ discuss the resolutions from the “Statement from the Executive Committee of the ISKCON Governing Body Commission on Vaiṣṇavī Dīkṣā Guru – GBC AGM 2026”, dated 14 February 2026.Continue Reading