Philosophy
Siddhanta and theology.
My last letter to Hridayananda
In this personal letter dated February 13, 2009, Krishna Kirti Das writes to Hridayananda das Goswami to formally end their guru‑disciple relationship. While expressing respect for Hridayananda’s intelligence and moral conduct, he…
Does the GBC prohibit śūdras in ISKCON from becoming dīkṣā-guru?
Does the GBC prohibit śūdras in ISKCON from becoming dīkṣā-guru? By Kṛṣṇa-kīrti-dāsaḥ 29 November 2025 Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s celebrated statement — “Whether one is a brāhmaṇa, a sannyāsī or a śūdra, he…
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 faced various questions regarding its practices, leadership, and adherence to tradition. This…
Ritvik Initiations Not Sanctioned by Shastra: Why this matters
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…
