News and views on culture, philosophy and siddhanta of ISKCON Vaishnavas
In this Q&A at ISKCON London’s Soho Street temple, Śivarāma Swami reflects on ISKCON’s mission and the challenges devotees face today, including outreach, environmental responsibility, child protection, varṇāśrama, professional burnout, and sustaining…
Beyond the FDG Wars - A Vidwan’s Approach to Shastric Truth This session provides a detailed analysis of the scriptural authority underlying the initiation procedures used within ISKCON. The lecture addresses the…
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…
Sacred Thread & Diksha Guru: The Ignored Rule — ISKCON India Bureau G.S. Responds to Hridayananda Maharaj Watch the Full Video:
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…
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