Scripture and Interpretation

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

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 days 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…

7 days ago

Does it matter if Bharadvaja Samhita is Obscure?

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

7 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 —…

7 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…

7 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…

7 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…

7 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…

7 months ago

Misuse of Principles and Details in the Vaishnavi Dīkṣā-Guru Debate

Misuse of Principles and Details in the Vaishnavi Diksa-Guru Debate Rupa Goswami's Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu distinguishes between unchangeable principles and adjustable details,…

8 months ago

Female Dīkṣā-Gurus: Ensuring the unity of ISKCON on doctrinal matters

Female Dīkṣā-Gurus: Ensuring the unity of ISKCON on doctrinal mattersBy Śrīdhara Śrīnivāsa dāsaḥAn important goal of the GBC is to…

8 months ago