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Bhakti Raghava Swami’s Message on Female Diksha Gurus

In a video message published on September 22, 2026 on the YouTube channel Bhakti Raghava Swami Vriksha, HH Bhakti Raghava…

5 days ago

FDG – Unequivocal Evidence?

c/o mayesvara dasa Unequivocal FDG Evidence? Once upon a time someone asked the question of it would be appropriate for…

7 months ago

Concerns for Prabhupada’s Movement – Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Cultural Framework

CONCERNS FOR PRABHUPĀDA'S MOVEMENT Presentation by representatives of the ISKCON India Leadership on the FDG/VDG controversy February 8, 2026 —…

8 months ago

Concerns for Prabhupada’s Movement – Dīkṣā means upanayana-saṁskāra

CONCERNS FOR PRABHUPĀDA'S MOVEMENT Presentation by representatives of the ISKCON India Leadership on the FDG/VDG controversy February 8, 2026 —…

8 months ago

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…

8 months ago

Female Diksha Gurus – The Matchless Gift Podcast ft. HG Basu Ghosh Prabhu

Understanding the Female Diksha Guru Debate: A Scriptural Perspective Watch the full discussion: For an in-depth exploration of this important topic…

8 months ago

A Response to the Racial Parallel in the Female Diksha Guru Debate

What follows below is a commentary from His Holiness Bhakti Raghava Swami on his recent article ISKCON on a Mission…

8 months ago

Varnashrama Dharma and the Question of Female Diksha Gurus

Varnashrama Dharma and the Question of Female Diksha Gurus: Understanding Srila Prabhupada's Teachings Watch the full lecture:  Introduction In this…

8 months ago

ISKCON Vaishnavi Gurus – A Critical Examination of Vedic Principles

ISKCON Vaishnavi Gurus: A Critical Examination of Vedic Principles The debate over whether Vaishnavis should become diksha gurus has spanned…

8 months ago

The Question of Female Dīkṣā-Gurus in ISKCON

The Question of Female Dīkṣā-Gurus in ISKCONBy Basu Ghoṣa dāsaḥ (ACBSP)How did the concept of FDGs creep into ISKCON after…

9 months ago