Mr. Sanjay Panda, the Consul General of India, receives the Bhagavad-Gita As It Is
Indian Consulate General, Mr. Sanjay Panda, received a Hindi Bhagavad Gita in San Francisco during Indian Republic Day celebrations. Continue Reading
The Powerful Influence of the Age of Kali
During the present age, Kali-yuga, practically all desirable qualities will gradually diminish, as described in this verse. For example, dharma, which indicates a respect for higher authority that leads one to obey religious principles, will diminish. In the Western world, theologians have been unable to scientifically present the laws of God or,Continue Reading
Five Branches of Irreligion
There are five branches of irreligion, appropriately known as irreligion [vidharma], religious principles for which one is unfit [para-dharma], pretentious religion [ābhāsa], analogical religion [upadharma] and cheating religion [chala-dharma]. One who is aware of real religious life must abandon these five as irreligious. Any religious principles opposed to the principleContinue Reading
Two Processes by Which to Get Free From Material Bondage
jñāna-niṣṭhāya deyāni kavyāny ānantyam icchatā daive ca tad-abhāve syād itarebhyo yathārhataḥ One involves jñāna-kāṇḍa and karma-kāṇḍa, and the other involves upāsanā-kāṇḍa. Vaiṣṇavas never want to merge into the existence of the Supreme; rather, they want to be everlastingly servants of the Lord to render loving service unto Him. In this verse, the words ānantyam icchatā refer to personsContinue Reading
ISKCON Dwarka Temple celebrates Sri Sri Gaur Nitai Shobha Yatra in Dwarka Dham, Gujarat
Today ISKCON Dwarka Temple celebrated Sri Sri Gaur Nitai Shobha yatra in Dwarka Dham in Gujarat. . Many devotees participanted in this great festival from around the Gujarat. All Glories to Srila Prabhupada. Continue Reading
“Tarang” youth festival in progress at ISKCON Baroda
“Tarang” youth festival in progress @ ISKCON Baroda. Amogha-lila Prabhu is the main speaker. Mayor of Baroda Dr. Jigishaben Shah, Ex-Mayor Bharat Dangar, Parul University Vice Chancellor Dr. Patel, Industrialist Sri Shivlal Goyal, and myself, Basu Ghosh Das TP ISKCON Baroda gave introductory speeches welcoming the attendees. Continue Reading
Why they Won’t listen
The GBC of North America has passed a resolution to introduce a Female Diksa Guru program into ISKCON. For some of us long-time initiates this situation has been an ongoing fear of ours for many years. We are not haters of women but we are not liking this policy forContinue Reading
Discussion of Female Diksha Guru with a Godbrother – 7
Letter from Basu Ghosh Das Dear Godbrother Prabhu, Namonamaha. Jaya Srila Prabhupada! Received your message: Letter from Godbrother Dear Basu Ghosh Prabhu Ji, Why are there so many female TPs today, as well as Prime Ministers and Presidents of so many countries? First of all, thanks for being frank with yourContinue Reading
His Grace Sriman Sankarshan Das Adhikari speaks on Female Diksha Gurus
My Dear Basu Ghosh Prabhu, Please accept my humble obeisances_/\ò_. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! Here is a video where His Holiness Tamal Krishna Goswami recalls how much Srila Prabhupada glorified Yamuna devi, but stated “If she weren’t a woman I would make her a GBC.” My wife recalls whenContinue Reading
Regarding Female Diksha Gurus – Part 3: Damodar Das responds to Pancharatna Das ACBSP (Mayapur)
Pranam Prabhus. Sri Sri Guru Gaurangau Jayatah. >> My reasoning is that we want to understand Srila Prabhupada’s intentions and desires on how to apply shastra. Yes, this is right intention: we want to understand what is Srila Prabhupada’s intention. However, we should also understand that the procedure by whichContinue Reading