Varnasrama and Society
Social teachings.
National Sanskrit University Introduces a Four-Year Degree in Gaudiya Chaitanya Vedanta
The National Sanskrit University in Tirupati, a Central University established by an Act of Parliament (earlier known as Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha), has introduced a full undergraduate degree program in Gaudiya Chaitanya Vedanta…
Concerns for Prabhupada’s Movement – Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Cultural Framework
CONCERNS FOR PRABHUPĀDA'S MOVEMENT Presentation by representatives of the ISKCON India Leadership on the FDG/VDG controversy February 8, 2026 — Śrīdhāma Māyāpura ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Śrīla Prabhupāda's Cultural Framework Sītā-rāma dāsaḥ Temple Council Member…
Concerns for Prabhupada’s Movement – Dīkṣā means upanayana-saṁskāra
CONCERNS FOR PRABHUPĀDA'S MOVEMENT Presentation by representatives of the ISKCON India Leadership on the FDG/VDG controversy February 8, 2026 — Śrīdhāma Māyāpura ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Dīkṣā means upanayana-saṁskāra Basu Ghoṣa dāsaḥ General Secretary, ISKCON…
Female Diksha Gurus – The Matchless Gift Podcast ft. HG Basu Ghosh Prabhu
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,
A Response to the Racial Parallel in the Female Diksha Guru Debate
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
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…
Understanding “Make Your Home Like Vrindavan”
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?
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 Duties
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…
