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
Concerns for Prabhupada’s Movement – Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Cultural Framework
CONCERNS FOR PRABHUPĀDA'S MOVEMENT Presentation by representatives of the ISKCON India Leadership on the FDG/VDG controversy February 8, 2026 — Śrīdhāma Māyāpura ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Śrīla Prabhupāda's Cultural Framework Sītā-rāma dāsaḥ Temple Council Member (TCM) ISKCON Juhu, ISKCON Hyderabad ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 1. Śrīla Prabhupāda established this movement through harināma-saṅkīrtana, book distribution, prasāda distribution,Continue Reading
Concerns for Prabhupada’s Movement – Can a Vaiṣṇavī be appointed Dīkṣā-Guru?
CONCERNS FOR PRABHUPĀDA'S MOVEMENT Presentation by representatives of the ISKCON India Leadership on the FDG/VDG controversy February 8, 2026 — Śrīdhāma Māyāpura ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Can a Vaiṣṇavī be appointed Dīkṣā-Guru? Śrīdhara-śrīnivāsa dāsaḥ Author and Senior Scholar, ISKCON India Scholars Board ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Respected Maharajas, GBC members, and all ISKCON leaders. Jaya ŚrīlaContinue Reading
Concerns for Prabhupada’s Movement – TPC adjustment requires adhikāra
CONCERNS FOR PRABHUPĀDA'S MOVEMENT Presentation by representatives of the ISKCON India Leadership on the FDG/VDG controversy February 8, 2026 — Śrīdhāma Māyāpura ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── TPC adjustment requires adhikāra Kṛṣṇa-kīrti dāsaḥ Convenor, ISKCON India Scholars Board ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Dear Mahārājas, Prabhus, and Mātājīs, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.Continue Reading
Concerns for Prabhupada’s Movement – Dīkṣā means upanayana-saṁskāra
CONCERNS FOR PRABHUPĀDA'S MOVEMENT Presentation by representatives of the ISKCON India Leadership on the FDG/VDG controversy February 8, 2026 — Śrīdhāma Māyāpura ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Dīkṣā means upanayana-saṁskāra Basu Ghoṣa dāsaḥ General Secretary, ISKCON India Governing Council; Temple President, ISKCON Baroda ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Respected members of the GBC, Namonamaḥ. Jaya Prabhupāda! Women cannotContinue Reading
Female Diksha Gurus – The Misunderstanding of Epistemology (pramāna shāsatra)
00:00 – The Core Conflict: Can Women Initiate? Introduction to the polarizing debate regarding female diksa gurus and its impact on the tradition’s future. 00:34 – Two Competing Visions: Agility vs. Tradition Contrasting “Missionary Agility” (adapting to the times) with the “Traditionalist” view (upholding scriptural roles). 00:56 – The CaseContinue Reading
Principle vs. Practice – Why Scriptural Eligibility for Female Gurus Does Not Imply Institutional Appointment
Dear Devotees, my Koti Koti Pranamas to All ! Srila Prabhupada-kirtir Vijayatetaram ! Regarding the interpretation and application of the “pratyakṣitātma-nāthānām” verse (Bharadvaja-samhita 1.44) in our current discussion on the “female-diksha-gurus” issue, I humbly wish to point out certain logical errors in some objections raised by our worshipable devotees. IContinue Reading
Beyond the FDG Wars – A Vidwan’s Approach to Shastric Truth
Beyond the FDG Wars – A Vidwan’s Approach to Shastric Truth This session provides a detailed analysis of the scriptural authority underlying the initiation procedures used within ISKCON. The lecture addresses the historical and theological tensions surrounding the “Female Diksha Guru” (FDG) debates by stepping back to examine the primaryContinue 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