Seeing the “new thing” through the eyes of sastra
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 he?Continue Reading
Basu Ghosh Das responds to Garuda Das
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 ISKCON in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, and Temple President of ISKCON Baroda in Gujarat. Dear Readers, Maharajas, Prabhus, andContinue Reading
BJP president J P Nadda visited the revered ISKCON temple in Mayapur
Note of Mr. J P Nadda in ISKCON’s Guest book: Today I am blessed to pay my respect at Chandrodaya Mayapur. The Holy place of Swami Shrila Prabhupada. This gives me immense spiritual inspiration which I preserve to serve the people & humanity at large. Krishnangar (WB), Jan 19 (PTI)Continue Reading
Response to Open Letter about FDGs by Senior Vaishnavis
The first try was a bit sharp at the edges for general audience, so I’m trying to smooth it out, and some new arguments are added, too. Late last year GBC put the resolution authorizing women devotees to become diksa gurus on hold, reasoning that further discussions with its opponents isContinue Reading
Poison Conspiracy #4 Damage Control
“Poison Conspiracy Damage Control” (Illustrated plates are located below the following text.) The contrived Poison Conspiracy (P-Con) relies heavily on an array of misinformation and hundreds of pages of character assassination. Originally Tamal Krishna Goswami was the preferred target, but then he passed away in 2003 and theContinue Reading
To the Care Team monitoring HH Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. I firstly wish to take the opportunity to thank you all for having the kindness to keep us all abreast of Maharaj’s health status. I cannot imagine the state of alert that is currently amongst you all, but please allowContinue Reading
HH Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaja Health Update
Respected Maharajas, Prabhujis and Matajis. Please accept our humbleobeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. On the 15th of January, 2023, HH Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaja complained about somebreathlessness. He was admitted to the Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, oneof the leading hospitals in India yesterday the 16th of January. The expertContinue Reading
The Female Diksa Guru Issue – Yet Again
This is a recent discussion between HH Bhakti Vikas Swami and HG Basu Ghosh Das on the Female Diksa Guru issue. Recorded on 13.Jan.2023.Continue Reading
“Gurukula is our most important project.” Srila Prabhupada 27.01.1973
Dear Maharajas and Prabhus, ISKCON GBC members, Members of ISKCON India Governing Bureau, ISKCON India leaders International and Indian CPO officers, ISKCON Minister of Education, MEB and Co-Directors of ISKCON Mayapur, respected ISKCON leaders, and ISKCON community at large, We hope you are all well. Please accept our humble and respectful obeisances. All glories to SrilaContinue Reading
Brahmachari Ashram Foundation Courses 2023 @ Pune NVCC
Hare Krishna Apart from the 1-year course, we have launched this time a short-term 2-month course to serve temples that may not be able to send their devotees for a longer time. Please see the attached pdf for more details. Brahmachari Ashram Foundation Course 2023_Optimized Your aspiring servant, Antardvipa DasContinue Reading