ISKCON Issues
Institutional debates and disputes inside ISKCON.
FDG: Three Prabhupada Disciples Speak Out
Lecture Published on Feb 9, 2020. Language- English
Ominous Example of Vipina Vihari Goswami
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…
Varnasrama — Exceptions for Engagement Against One’s Nature
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,…
Why we wrote Vaisnava-diksa according to Narada Pancaratra?
A devotee named Madan Mohan Dasa of Russia recently published now available online for free.) But before I present a summary overview of our book's intent and purpose, some remarks about the…
One rock doesn’t change the course of a river
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…
Devotee Women – Vaishnavis – Forbidden to take Sannyas: Srila Prabhupada
"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…
ISKCON Global Minister for Sannyas, and GBC member Prahladananda Swami also responded to Madan Mohan Das’s essay
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…
Srila Prabhupada and Bharadvaja-samhita are in harmony
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…
Krishna Kirti Das: How We Understand Srila Prabhupada (and why consensus is so elusive)
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…
