Both MEB and MAC of Mayapura Pass Resolutions Against FDG

Whereas, the topic of Vaishnavis giving diksha Initiations is within ISKCON, over the last several years, a controversial proposal. Whereas, the devotees in Mayapur are aware that the GBC is considering to propose that Vaishnavis can give diksha initiation; this resolution has the potency to seriously affect the unity of the community and the faith of the devotees in the GBC body. Whereas, presently the number of Vaishnavis, who might be considered for giving diksha initiation in the future, is very small in number. Whereas, these few Vaishnavis, are presently teaching and preaching Krsna Consciousness to many guests, congregational devotees and initiated devotees and their preaching will not be affected by them not becoming diksha Gurus. Whereas, we feel that the potential detriments of passing this proposal far outweighs the potential benefits of the same. It is therefore resolved that: The proposal “Vaishnavis becoming diksha Gurus” be tabled indefinitely.