Gender roles

Is the scientific basis of the CPO compatible with Krishna Consciousness?

Are the methods of modern psychology and sociology compatible with Krishna consciousness? If you believe in one, can you believe…

2 years ago

Anirdesya Vapu Dasa: Apology and Comments on CPO Decision

I would like to start by offering my sincere apologies to all the Vaishnava devotees of the Lord… as I…

2 years ago

ISKCON schisms look like others

The interesting thing is that we are struggling over the same issues that the Christians are in Western society. That…

2 years ago

REJECTED! (Emergence of Women’s Voices in ISKCON)

Dear Respected Vaishnavas/i,  Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. This is an open affirmation on the…

4 years ago

Homosexual Marriage in ISKCON is NOT Fake News: The Threat is Real

From Bhakti Purushottama Maharaja (JPS, GBC) on the WhatsApp ICC Informal Discussions Group on 27 August 2020.: https://akincana.net/2019/08/03/iskcon-performs-the-first-hare-krishna-gay-marriage-cerimony-in-brazil/ “Received this…

4 years ago

The “Buddhafication” of Srila Prabhupada, Part 2

For some devotees within ISKCON, what counts as evidence from Śrīla Prabhupāda's statements depends on what their opinion is. If…

5 years ago

In Defense of Vaisnava-diksa according to Narada-Pancaratra

Below is the executive summary of our paper, which is a short, initial response to Sriman Madana Mohana Prabhu's paper…

5 years ago

The #TradWives movement shows why ISKCON shouldn’t worry about change

"A woman’s real business is to look after household affairs, keep everything neat and clean, and if there is sufficient…

5 years ago

The Woman’s Guru is the Husband

Haribol Prabhus! Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! Yes, we are JIVAS, we are not the…

5 years ago

How Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati envisaged development of female devotees

"Our mathas are being built at many places, and many sannyasis, vanaprasthas, grhasthas, and brahmacans are living in them full…

5 years ago