Is the Hare Krishna Movement a Cult?

As we have come to know ISKCON, we have become aware that it is a representative of tbe main stream of Indian Vaishnava religion. As such they follow teachings and practices which have a venerable tradition in India.   ...Read More

Growing Up in the Hare Krishnas

Though they have mixed views about their upbringing in the sect, one ISKCON couple keeps their faith.   ...Read More

Prabhupada’s ISKCON–How It Was Destroyed

When it became painfully obvious to most of us that these men were in fact not pure then they began their system of watering down the position of acarya. Gurus do sometimes fall down, they said. In other words they sometimes cheat, make mistakes, are illusioned and have imperfect senses. This philosophy did not come into being overnight because NOBODY in 1978 would have accepted it but was gradually introduced…   ...Read More

Gurukul Case: Blame Indian Culture and Prabhupada?

1,800 or more gurukulis (out of 2,000) know that Prabhupada is not guilty for these abuses. More surprisingly, they still honor the merits of Vedic Culture in spite of the difficult times at school. These convictions about Prabhupada are supported by thousands of witnesses like our parents and tens of thousands of Prabhupada letters, conversations, quotes and books.   ...Read More