Philosophy

HDG’s Folly: Disrobing Draupadi

Summary: In this video, Bhakti Vikasa Swami (BVKS) critiques the preaching trajectory of Hridayananda Dasa Goswami (HDG), acknowledging his significant…

11 months ago

Addressing Allegations and Guru Standards in ISKCON

August 11, 2025 The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), founded by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, has…

1 year ago

Trivikrama Prabhu, or Maharaja?

Join us today for a critical examination in light of shastra and previous acharyas the recommended atonement of Trivikrama Swami.…

1 year ago

Is the ritvik system the solution to fallen gurus?

Join us for an in-depth discussion from our June 12, 2025, meeting exploring the controversial Ritvik system within the ISKCON…

1 year ago

Ritvik Initiations Not Sanctioned by Shastra: Why this matters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZ59taC_9yw In this discussion, members of the ISKCON the India Scholars Board explain why scriptural sanction is essential for spiritual…

1 year ago

Authorized Dates for Observing the Jagannatha Rathayatra: Presentations and Research Findings by the ISKCON India Scholars Board (IISB)

The ISKCON India Scholars Board (IISB) recently presented a series of research findings and discussions to the Shri Jagannatha Temple…

2 years ago

The Law of Disciplic Succession, Part 1

IISB members Basu Ghosh Das (ACBSP) and Krishna Kirti Das (Convenor, IISB) discuss Srila Prabhupada’s Law of Disciplic Succession. https://youtu.be/YmAMMf9bkWo

2 years ago

Initial Response to SAC’s Paper ‘Brahma-gayatri mantra in ISKCON’

Abstract In Kṛṣṇa’s Vedic civilization, upanayana — the investiture with the sacred thread and brahma-gāyatrī — is exclusively conferred upon…

3 years ago

The Authority of Sadachara

Krishna Kirti das explains the basis of the authority of sad-achara (exemplary behavior), and why it's necessary in order to…

3 years ago