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Understanding the Female Diksha Guru Debate: A Scriptural Perspective Watch the full discussion: For an in-depth exploration of this important topic with extensive scriptural references and historical context,
What follows below is a commentary from His Holiness Bhakti Raghava Swami on his recent article
Varnashrama Dharma and the Question of Female Diksha Gurus: Understanding Srila Prabhupada's Teachings Watch the full lecture: Introduction In this discourse, Basu Ghosh Das continues his examination of female diksha gurus through…
Make Vrindavan VillagesThe teachings of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, beautifully preserved in the Caitanya-caritamrita by Srila Krishnadasa Kaviraja Goswami, continue to be the guiding light for devotees for the next ten thousand years.…
Can We Practice Varnasrama in Cities?A common question arises among spiritual practitioners: Can we truly practice the principles of varnasrama dharma and simple living while residing in modern cities? This question deserves…
How Varnasrama and Farm Communities Revive Our Vedic Prescribed DutiesThe concept of dharma, prescribed duties, stands at the very heart of Vedic culture. In the second chapter of the Bhagavad-gita, verse 31, Lord Krishna…
Response to Hṛdayānanda das Goswami on female dīkṣā-gurusSource:
Author: His Holiness Bhakti Raghava Swami
The Fourth Movement: Reestablishing Vedic Culture Through Simple LivingThe Four Movements of Prabhupada's MissionSrila Prabhupada established a systematic approach to introduce Vedic culture to the world:The First Movement — The Sankirtan Movement, based on chanting…
ISKCON Vaishnavi Gurus: A Critical Examination of Vedic Principles The debate over whether Vaishnavis should become diksha gurus has spanned 25 years within ISKCON. In this direct and uncompromising presentation, Mahashakti Das…
