Scripture and Interpretation

Sastra as authority, pramana, hermeneutics, Manu-smrti/dharma-sastra authority, sadacara.

Vedabase.io and NA BBT quietly cut “expert at rape” paragraph from Srila Prabhupada’s purport to SB 4.25.41

The closing paragraph of Srila Prabhupada’s purport, which the BBT trustees promised in 2008 never to subtract, is missing from…

14 hours ago

Sanskrit and the May 28th Mistake: What the Ritviks Missed

In this discussion from the ISKCON India Scholars Board, Kṛṣṇa-kīrti dāsa and Abhinandana Nimāī dāsa explore the value of Sanskrit…

1 week ago

The Garlic Debate: Are Prabhupada’s presentations of evidences from Shastras valid?

An email exchange between Krishna Kirti Das and Hridayananda dasa Goswami, 5-7 September 2026, on whether Srila Prabhupada is infallible…

3 weeks ago

What is Madhu-sevita Prabhu’s Janmashtami Message About?

The ISKCON India Scholars Board responds to GBC Chairman Madhu-sevita Das’s 2026 Janmashtami warning about internal divisions, arguing the real…

4 weeks ago

Does it matter if Bharadvaja Samhita is Obscure?

Krishna Kirti Das, IISB Convenor, tells it like it is.

8 months ago

Concerns for Prabhupada’s Movement – TPC adjustment requires adhikāra

CONCERNS FOR PRABHUPĀDA'S MOVEMENT Presentation by representatives of the ISKCON India Leadership on the FDG/VDG controversy February 8, 2026 —…

8 months ago

Female Diksha Gurus – The Misunderstanding of Epistemology (pramāna shāsatra)

00:00 – The Core Conflict: Can Women Initiate? Introduction to the polarizing debate regarding female diksa gurus and its impact…

8 months ago

Principle vs. Practice – Why Scriptural Eligibility for Female Gurus Does Not Imply Institutional Appointment

Dear Devotees, my Koti Koti Pranamas to All !Srila Prabhupada-kirtir Vijayatetaram !Regarding the interpretation and application of the “pratyakṣitātma-nāthānām” verse…

8 months ago

Beyond the FDG Wars – A Vidwan’s Approach to Shastric Truth

Beyond the FDG Wars - A Vidwan’s Approach to Shastric Truth   This session provides a detailed analysis of the scriptural…

8 months ago

HDG – Apology and Clarification by HH Bhakti Vikasa Swami

  HDG: Apology and Clarification Watch the full video to see the extensive scriptural evidence presented by His Holiness Bhakti…

8 months ago