In this discussion from the ISKCON India Scholars Board, Kṛṣṇa-kīrti dāsa and Abhinandana Nimāī dāsa explore the value of Sanskrit study in devotional life. Responding to Suvyakta Narasiṁha dāsa’s criticism of Sanskrit scholarship, they argue that learning the language can support fidelity to the guru’s instructions, deepen understanding of śāstra, and strengthen preaching.
The speakers revisit the May 28, 1977 conversation with Śrīla Prabhupāda, drawing attention to its discussion of translating Vaiṣṇava literature. They also examine the July 9 letter and the ritvik debate, while emphasizing that scholarship serves devotion and does not replace it.
Video: ISKCON India Scholars Board, published September 23, 2026.
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