Pancaratra
The Female Diksa Guru Resolution’s Scriptural Basis Rests on an Error: Dhruva Was Never Given Vedic Initiation
A three-minute video from the ISKCON India Scholars Board argues that the Sastric Advisory Council’s 2005 paper on female diksa-gurus, which the GBC has accepted, explains away Srila Prabhupada’s Suniti purport with…
Does it matter if Bharadvaja Samhita is Obscure?
Krishna Kirti Das, IISB Convenor, tells it like it is.
Concerns for Prabhupada’s Movement – Can a Vaiṣṇavī be appointed Dīkṣā-Guru?
CONCERNS FOR PRABHUPĀDA'S MOVEMENT Presentation by representatives of the ISKCON India Leadership on the FDG/VDG controversy February 8, 2026 — Śrīdhāma Māyāpura ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Can a Vaiṣṇavī be appointed Dīkṣā-Guru? Śrīdhara-śrīnivāsa dāsaḥ Author…
Principle vs. Practice – Why Scriptural Eligibility for Female Gurus Does Not Imply Institutional Appointment
Dear Devotees, my Koti Koti Pranamas to All !Srila Prabhupada-kirtir Vijayatetaram !Regarding the interpretation and application of the “pratyakṣitātma-nāthānām” verse (Bharadvaja-samhita 1.44) in our current discussion on the “female-diksha-gurus” issue, I humbly…
Beyond the FDG Wars – A Vidwan’s Approach to Shastric Truth
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…
Is ISKCON Hijacking Prabhupada? The Female Guru Controversy Exposed
Is ISKCON Hijacking Prabhupada? The Female Guru Controversy Exposed Watch the full video to understand the critical issues facing ISKCON today: In this important presentation, we examine one of the most controversial…
The Sunīti Purport – Prabhupada Meant “Woman,” Not “Mother,” as the Reason
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…
Misuse of Principles and Details in the Vaishnavi Dīkṣā-Guru Debate
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…
Integrating HH Sivarama Swami’s FDG Talks with IISB Presentations
Video Transcription (Autogenerated) Disclaimer: This transcription was automatically generated. We welcome your feedback and corrections in the comments section below. Hare Krishna. Uh, welcome to this uh episode of our IISB…
