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The Question of Female Dīkṣā-Gurus in ISKCONBy Basu Ghoṣa dāsaḥ (ACBSP)How did the concept of FDGs creep into ISKCON after Prabhupāda’s lifetime?Pressure tactics by senior Western female disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda to…
When Krsna with His sixteen thousand wives went to Hastinapura, soDraupadi... It is natural between woman and woman, they talk about theirhusband. That is natural. So Draupadi was inquiring from each and…
When women and men mix so freely, sexual assault, rape, etc., are bound to happen. The remedial measures of the demons such as sex education or therapy do nothing to curb that…
The fundamental argument for allowing women in ISKCON equal access to positions in management (temple president, GBC, etc.) and also act as diksa-guru is that Srila Prabhupada introduced something new. But did…
Brief Introduction of Basu Ghosh Das, He is the Vice Chairman of the ISKCON India Governing Council (Bureau), and has been serving in ISKCON India since 1974. He is also Regional Secretary for…
How can FDG proponents say that Srila Prabhupada wanted female gurus all along when he clearly writes in the quoted letters - do not start big programs to attract the masses? But…
Whereas, the ICC has taken cognizance of the recent statements of Malati Devi Dasi, a member of the International ISKCON GBC, that are contrary to the teachings of Srila Prabhupada, Gaudiya Vaishnav…
An Analysis of Bhagavad Gita 1.39-1.43
