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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…
Response to Hṛdayānanda das Goswami on female dīkṣā-gurusSource:
Sacred Thread & Diksha Guru: The Ignored Rule — ISKCON India Bureau G.S. Responds to Hridayananda Maharaj Watch the Full Video:
The Question of Female Dīkṣā-Gurus in ISKCONBy Basu Ghoṣa dāsaḥ (ACBSP)How did the concept of FDGs creep into ISKCON after Prabhupāda’s lifetime?Pressure tactics by senior Western female disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda to…
In this discussion, members of the ISKCON the India Scholars Board explain why scriptural sanction is essential for spiritual authenticity in initiations (diksa) and how Srila Prabhupada’s use of assistants (ritviks) to…
Basu Ghosh Prabhu Speaks On Traditional vs. Modern ISKCON at the Namarasa Podcast
IISB members Basu Ghosh Das (ACBSP) and Krishna Kirti Das (Convenor, IISB) discuss Srila Prabhupada’s Law of Disciplic Succession.
