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Some of ISKCON’s Blind Spots

February 17th, 2025 | by Madhudvisa dasa

It is not our business to change, simply to receive the knowledge from Prabhupada and distribute it, without adding or subtracting, to the people we meet

Initiation Into Spiritual Life

August 16th, 2024 | by

It is inexplicable how gurus who live in open sin contrive never-the-less to retain the unquestioning allegiance of the cultured portion of their disciples

Some Statistical Reflections on the Awesome Stature of the Acharya

May 2nd, 2024 | by

The ACHARYA is one who sets a milestone in the evolution of the SAMPRADAYA as Vyasadeva did Mahaprabhu did. Prabhupada took that message to the whole world

Very Difficult times for new Bhaktas…

April 18th, 2024 | by Madhudvisa dasa

Krishna consciousness is a lifestyle very different from the one we have been trained up to lead in the West. To make the transition training is required

Honoring the Pure Devotee

April 9th, 2024 | by

As news reports from around the world become increasingly disturbing, it's quite natural to wonder just where the joy of life has gone for so many people.

Srila Prabhupada: The Prominent Link

April 5th, 2024 | by Dhira Govinda dasa (David B. Wolf, Ph.D.)

The Prominent Link is Dhira Govinda's paper on ISKCON guru tattva. It was a presentation to the GBC in an attempt to harmonize the different camps in

Serving Srila Prabhupada Across the Generations

March 10th, 2024 | by Gauridas Pandit dasa

We cannot limit Prabhupada by describing him as guru for one generation of followers. Prabhupada is jagat-guru, the spiritual master of the entire world.

The Root Cause of All Problems: Disobedience

February 28th, 2024 | by

At the present moment in the ISKCON there are a growing number of issues that indicate the breakup of the society into a disparate array of sects

Your Business is to Bring Your Followers to Me–Prabhupada

February 23rd, 2024 | by

They may worship you if they like you. But your business is to bring them to me. If your preaching does not bring them to this point then it is useless

Using Drugs to Enhance Reality

December 14th, 2023 | by

To enhance reality we took drugs like Ecstasy, LSD, magic mushrooms, speed, and pot. We experienced everything from godly visions to complete madness

Gurukrpa speaks on ISKCON History

October 17th, 2023 | by gurukripa-dasa

Tamal Krsna Swami, made this list of 11 names himself and Srila Prabhupada signed the letter. But they were only priests to act on behalf of Prabhupada

Is Krishna.org seperate from ISKCON?

June 2nd, 2023 | by Madhudvisa dasa

Krishna.org is not separate from ISKCON. We are following Prabhupada. ISKCON is supposed to be following Prabhupada. So here you will find the real

Srila Prabhupada Guru Tattva

June 12th, 2006 | by

Srila Prabhupada instituted a ritvik initiation system in ISKCON as early as 1971 and he intended this to continue after his physical disappearance.

ISKCON Gurus are Ritvik Representatives of Srila Prabhuapda

August 23rd, 2005 | by

Maharaja, were you to decide renounce your Krishna consciousness the majority of your disciples would hold fast to the shelter of Srila Prabhupada.

ISKCON Bangalore — The Best Temple in ISKCON?

April 15th, 2005 | by Gauridas Pandit dasa

If you treat Srila Prabhupada like he is alive, he is alive. To those who say he is dead and gone, to them he is. But in Bangalore Srila Prabhupada is alive and well! Very well

Srila Prabhupada Guru Tattva

August 14th, 2004 | by

Prabhupada called disciples who perform the initiation ceremonies ritvik representatives of the acharya. Direct quotes with evidence of these instructions

Preacher’s Training Camp

May 16th, 2003 | by

There is need for intelligent young men to train them up as future leaders and preachers to go all over the world for spreading the message of Lord Caitanya

Srila Prabhupada and Narayana Maharaja Brothers?

April 29th, 2003 | by

Thank you for sending me your propaganda that Srila Prabhupada and Narayana Maharaj are looked upon by yourself as "like god brothers."

Conversations With Prabhupada in 2002!

April 17th, 2003 | by

Amoghalila Prabhu had some conversations with Srila Prabhupada last year. He suggested ISKCON Temple Presidents should take matters into their own hands

Identifying Who is Authorized to Initiate.

April 3rd, 2003 | by

After visiting the temple I could understand that different devotees were worshiping different individuals whom they had accepted as their spiritual master

Madhudvisa dasa on Shri Chaitanya And The Koran: “Krishna consciousness has nothing to do with Hinduism. I am NOT a Hindu, I am a devotee of Krishna. Devotees…” Apr 20, 07:48

Madhudvisa dasa on Chanting Hare Krishna on Japa Beads: “Yes Prabhu, chanting softly, like whispering, that is OK, and yes, counter is OK, the real purpose of the beads…” Apr 20, 07:42

Madhudvisa dasa on Allah and Krishna Are The Same Person: “Hare Krishna Ifran All the twenty attributes of Allah you have mentioned are also attributes of Krishna, of course, because…” Apr 20, 07:40

Madhudvisa dasa on Allah and Krishna Are The Same Person: “Yes. There is Heaven and Hell for sure. Actually many different Heavens and many different Hells, but they are all…” Apr 20, 07:31

Aman Pandey on Reading Srila Prabhupada’s Books: “Hare Krishna Prabhu! Thank you very much for the reply. I’m going to start reading Chaitanya-charitamrita also from today.” Apr 20, 07:30

Aman Pandey on Ekadasi Vrata: “Hare Krishna Prabhu! Thank you for confirming it.” Apr 20, 07:29

Madhudvisa dasa on Ekadasi Vrata: “Yes. If we want to follow Srila Prabhupada, that is his system, to observe all the festivals, ekadasi, etc, on…” Apr 20, 07:23

Madhudvisa dasa on The Teachings of Lord Caitanya: “Yes. But you have to go out and distribute the books. Not just think about it…” Apr 20, 07:22

Madhudvisa dasa on Reading Srila Prabhupada’s Books: “Yes Prabhu. You can start reading Caitanya-caritamrta while you are reading Srimad-Bhagavatam also.” Apr 20, 07:20

Aman Pandey on Reading Srila Prabhupada’s Books: “Hare Krishna Prabhu Please accept my humble obeisances All glories to Srila Prabhupada! Should I start reading Chaitanya Charitamrita before…” Apr 18, 12:37

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