FDG: Three Prabhupada Disciples Speak Out
2020-02-13
Lecture Published on Feb 9, 2020. Language- EnglishContinue Reading
Ominous Example of Vipina Vihari Goswami
2020-02-08
Among pro-FDG arguments there often appears example of Vipina Vihari Goswami’s lineage. There were three women there, not counting Jahnava Mata herself. Should we consider it as bogus and useless because of the presence of these female gurus? The answer might be a precursor of things to come if FDGsContinue Reading
Varnasrama — Exceptions for Engagement Against One’s Nature
2020-02-08
Varnasrama — Exceptions for Engagement Against One’s Nature emergency work and desired activities are the two exceptions to routine work Three Subdivisions of Prescribed Duties As far as prescribed duties are concerned, they can be fitted into three subdivisions, namely routine work, emergency work and desired activities.” (Purport by A.C.BhaktivedantaContinue Reading
Why we wrote Vaisnava-diksa according to Narada Pancaratra?
2020-02-07
A devotee named Madan Mohan Dasa of Russia recently published a lenghty critique of a book titled Vaisnava Diksa according to Narada Pancharatra, of which I am one of the authors. In it there are many errors, among which are also several misrepresentations of our arguments and intentions. I willContinue Reading
One rock doesn’t change the course of a river
2020-02-07
A few of us know the true story. On his death bed His Divine Grace AC Bhaktivedanta Swami was asked to dispell his disciple’s confusion about the mechanics of parampara.*1 His Grace Satsvarupa dasa Maharaja asked “Is this Rtvik?” His Divine Grace replied “Yes”. Again His Grace Satsvarupa Maharaja askedContinue Reading
Male Troops won’t accept women commanders: Government to SC
2020-02-05
TOI|Amit Anand Choudhary| TNN | Updated: Feb 5, 2020, 9:02 IST: NEW DELHI: The Centre has told the Supreme Court that women may not be suitable for command posts in the Army as male troops are not yet prepared to accept women officers. It also cited greater family demands and the dangerContinue Reading
Devotee Women – Vaishnavis – Forbidden to take Sannyas: Srila Prabhupada
2020-02-05
“February 4, 1976 : Mayapur The acceptance of sannyasa has become so popular recently that even some of the ladies are asking about it. Aditya dasi sent an enquiry from Bombay. “I am writing this letter on behalf of myself, as well as the other women in our Society. SometimesContinue Reading
ISKCON Global Minister for Sannyas, and GBC member Prahladananda Swami also responded to Madan Mohan Das’s essay
2020-02-04
Dear Madan Mohan prabhu, Please accept my greeting and the blessings of Lord Krishna. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! Thank you for your essay. However, I think that to support your position you are taking support from elements that are not in line with either Srila Prabhupada or his spiritualContinue Reading
Srila Prabhupada and Bharadvaja-samhita are in harmony
2020-02-03
This is my [email] response to Anuttama Prabhu’s objection to our presentation of our research on the Bharadvaj Samhita, which is an authorized shastra that is a part of Narada Pancharatra. Anuttama Prabhu says [email dated 3 February 2020], During those meetings [ICC, IIAC, India Bureau], Krsna-kirti prabhu (KK) gaveContinue Reading
Krishna Kirti Das: How We Understand Srila Prabhupada (and why consensus is so elusive)
2020-02-03
This video presentation was made to the IIAC (ISKCON India Advisory Council) on 21 November, 2019. The slide presentation explains why there are so many long-standing controversies within ISKCON and how this lack of consensus is indicative of a wide-spread deviation from Srila Prabhupada’s instructions on how to properly understandContinue Reading