Join us today for a critical examination in light of shastra and previous acharyas the recommended atonement of Trivikrama Swami. It also critically examines related speculative theories against atonement (Ritvikism) and speculative theories in favor of non-liberated Female Diksha Gurus (FDG). ISKCON India Scholars Board members Sridhar Srinivas Das andContinue Reading
Join us for an in-depth discussion from our June 12, 2025, meeting exploring the controversial Ritvik system within the ISKCON tradition. This session delves into Srila Prabhupada’s teachings on guru succession, the validity of the Ritvik initiation system, and its alignment with Vedic principles, including pramanas (shabda, pratyaksha, anumana) andContinue Reading
In this discussion, members of the ISKCON the India Scholars Board explain why scriptural sanction is essential for spiritual authenticity in initiations (diksa) and how Srila Prabhupada’s use of assistants (ritviks) to conduct initiations during his manifest presence conform to scriptural injunctions. Abstract This discussion by ISKCON India Scholars BoardContinue Reading
The end of Ritvik Mayavad || Truth revealed || Ritvikism Debunked || The complete Reference || HG Amogh Lila Prabhu ISKCON Bangalore Case || Reality of Ritvikism || HG Amogh Lila Prabhu #iskcon #ritvik #amoghlilaprabhu #MyAshraya Link for the Detailed Documents on Ritivikism: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FDd7-FtCWt6GiGh1hh2mXtLLtldVlX4c Join ISKCON Now: https://www.iskcondelhi.com/join-iskcon/Continue Reading
This is the Final Word from Śrīla Prabhupāda — Unfiltered. Unchanged. Unchallenged. In this powerful video, we present the most direct and undeniable instruction from Śrīla Prabhupāda, spoken just 12 days before his departure from this world. No letters. No second-hand memos. No interpretations. Just his own voice, his finalContinue Reading
In this video made by the IISB, Sridhara Srinivasa Dasa goes over the practice of Rtvik initiations and regular pancaratrika initiations based on Narottama-dasa Thakura’s propounding of the harmonization process (Aikya Principle). He also explains how the neo-Rtviks are not based on Narottama-dasa Thakura’s Aikya Principle. – Rtvik-ism Analysed!Continue Reading
Basu Ghosh Prabhu Speaks On Traditional vs. Modern ISKCON at the Namarasa Podcast This podcast was recorded in August 2024 in New Jersey, USA. Basu Ghosh Das (ACBSP) discusses the growing cultural tensions within ISKCON—East vs. West, tradition vs. modernity. Can ISKCON stay true to its Vedic roots while expandingContinue Reading
We present two archival video recordings of His Holiness Jayadvaita Swami speaking during the Ritvik Debate that took place in the early 1990s in San Diego. Part 1 Part 2Continue Reading
In this video made by the IISB, Sridhara Srinivasa Dasa go over the practice of ISKCON GBC approving the guru candidates and posthumous initiations based on the Narottama-dasa Thakura’s propounding of the harmonization process (Aikya Principle)- Rtvik-ism Analyzed! Website: iisb.co.inContinue Reading
Watch the full video here Basu Ghosh Prabhu, Secretary ISKCON India Bureau,Sridhar Srinivasa Prabhu, AuthorRama Aprameya Prabhu, ResearcherKrishna Kirti Prabhu, Convenor IISB Members of ISKCON India Scholars Board (IISB) discuss the July 9th letter and its relation to other statements from shastra and the instructions of Prabhupada. How devotees inContinue Reading