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
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
FDG – Unequivocal Evidence?
c/o mayesvara dasa Unequivocal FDG Evidence? Once upon a time someone asked the question of it would be appropriate for a properly trained Vaishnava mataji to give Diksa initiation in ISKCON. Once the question was asked, it set the pundits off seeking an answer. What evolved since then has beenContinue Reading
Ekadasi Prasadam on Gaura Purnima or Let Them Eat Cake?
Ekadasi Prasadam on Gaura Purnima or Let Them Eat Cake? by Vishnugada Das (ACBSP) Within ISKCON, there has been confusion about whether Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON, wanted his disciples, ISKCON members, and sincere followers to break fast with only Ekadasi prasadam or a full-grain feast after moonrise onContinue Reading
National Sanskrit University Introduces a Four-Year Degree in Gaudiya Chaitanya Vedanta
The National Sanskrit University in Tirupati, a Central University established by an Act of Parliament (earlier known as Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha), has introduced a full undergraduate degree program in Gaudiya Chaitanya Vedanta under its Faculty of Darshana (Philosophy). The program is called Shastri Sammanita, equivalent to a B.A. Honors, andContinue Reading
Statement from the Executive Committee of the ISKCON Governing Body Commission on Vaisnavi Diksa Guru – GBC AGM 2026
Statement from the Executive Committee of the ISKCON Governing Body Commission on Vaisnavi Diksa Guru – GBC AGM 2026Continue Reading
Further Response to GBC body discussion on Feb 8, 2026
This playlist by the ISKCON India Scholars Board features responses from H.H. Bhakti Vikāsa Swami, Basu Ghosh Prabhu, and others to the morning session of the GBC’s Annual General Meeting held on February 8, 2026, in Śrīdhāma Māyapura. The videos address key points raised during the GBC body discussion onContinue Reading
Does it matter if Bharadvaja Samhita is Obscure?
Krishna Kirti Das, IISB Convenor, tells it like it is.Continue Reading
Pro-FDG Treating Srila Prabhupada’s Books as Hitler Books
Further response by H.G. Krishna Kirti dasa to discussion of morning session of the GBC’s Annual General Meeting, on February 8, 2026, Śrīdhāma Māyapura. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7M_GlC0SNb4Continue Reading