News and views on culture, philosophy and siddhanta of ISKCON Vaishnavas
Prabhupada Meant "Woman," Not "Mother," as the Reason - A Shastric Analysis According to śāstric injunctions, there is no difference between śikṣā-guru and dīkṣā-guru, and generally the śikṣā-guru later on becomes the…
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…
Misuse of Principles and Details in the Vaishnavi Diksa-Guru Debate Rupa Goswami's Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu distinguishes between unchangeable principles and adjustable details, but is this distinction being applied correctly in the Vaishnavi diksha guru…
Behavior Backed by Instructions Must Be Followed Is behavior alone sufficient evidence for establishing spiritual principles? In this second installment of the IISB response series, Krishna Kirti Das addresses Hridayananda Maharaja's attempt…
Krishna Kirti Das, Conveyor of the ISKCON India Scholars Board, offers a critical analysis of Hridayananda Das Goswami’s recent rebuttal to Sivarama Swami regarding the controversy of Vaishnavi diksha-gurus. Krishna Kirti posits…
In a recent and uncompromising interview with Prachyam, His Holiness Bhakti Vikasa Swami traces his transformative journey from a dissatisfied youth in a Roman Catholic family in the UK to becoming a…
Hotel booking fraud hits Mayapur in pilgrim season As the pilgrim season peaks, ISKCON Mayapur has issued a serious warning regarding a coordinated online accommodation scam targeting devotees. Fraudsters have created convincing…
From Ghats to Temples: How Spiritual Tourism Revives India’s Cultural HeartA recent feature in Hindustan Times explores the profound impact of spiritual tourism on India's art, music, and heritage. The article includes…
A transcription of this lecture is available on the IISB website:
Report on Survey SoundnessAuthor: Krishna Kirti das, Convenor of the ISKCON India Scholars BoardContact: convenor@iisb.co.in |
