My last letter to Hridayananda
In this personal letter dated February 13, 2009, Krishna Kirti Das writes to Hridayananda das Goswami to formally end their guru‑disciple relationship. While expressing respect for Hridayananda’s intelligence and moral conduct, he explains his departure over irreconcilable theological and ethical differences, particularly regarding homosexuality and “gay monogamy.” The letter reflects wider debates within ISKCON about fidelity to Srila Prabhupada’s teachings, the authority of the GBC, and the future unity of the movement.Continue Reading
The Garlic Debate: Are Prabhupada’s presentations of evidences from Shastras valid?
An email exchange between Krishna Kirti Das and Hridayananda dasa Goswami, 5-7 September 2026, on whether Srila Prabhupada is infallible when he cites shastra, and what follows for Manu-samhita and the question of female diksha gurus.Continue Reading
Dignitaries Celebrating Janmashtami at ISKCON Temples (4th Sep 2026)
Chief Ministers and senior political leaders from across India took part in Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations at ISKCON temples on 4th September 2026.Continue Reading
Journey to the Pacific Rim: Bali Mardan Prabhu’s Remembrances of Srila Prabhupada
Journey to the Pacific Rim, by Bali Mardan Das, one of Srila Prabhupada’s early disciples, recounts his experiences helping spread Krishna consciousness and establish ISKCON in Australia and Asia. Published in 1996, thirty years ago, the book preserves a participant’s account of the movement’s pioneering years. Read Journey to theContinue Reading
What is Madhu-sevita Prabhu’s Janmashtami Message About?
The ISKCON India Scholars Board responds to GBC Chairman Madhu-sevita Das’s 2026 Janmashtami warning about internal divisions, arguing the real issue behind them is the female diksha-guru debate and the authority of Manu-samhita in Srila Prabhupada’s teachings.Continue Reading
Nepal: Sadhguru Cheating Exposed
In this short video, Bhakti Vikasa Swami responds to Sadhguru’s teachings in the context of the devastating floods in Nepal, contrasting them with the Bhagavad-gita’s account of karma, suffering, divine control, and surrender to Krishna.Continue Reading
Qualified Female Diksa Gurus Do Not Contend
I have been reluctant to enter into this controversy for a long time. But after great consideration, I feel obliged to speak what appears to be very obvious regarding how to resolve this hotly contested debate.Continue Reading
Srila Prabhupada’s Portrait Added to the Gallery of Hotel National in Moscow
A portrait of Srila Prabhupada was unveiled in the historic gallery of Hotel National in Moscow, the hotel where he stayed during his landmark 1971 visit, at a program attended by academics, representatives of other faiths and devotees.Continue Reading
ISKCON’s Mission and Its Modern-Day Challenges: Q&A with Śivarāma Swami
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 spiritual consciousness beyond the temple.Continue Reading
LGBTQ Concept Smashed ft. Basu Ghosh Prabhu
This short clip from The Matchless Gift podcast features Basu Ghosh Prabhu addressing the LGBTQ concept. Presented as an excerpt from a longer conversation, the video offers his perspective on a contemporary social issue relevant to ongoing discussions within ISKCON. Watch the 2-minute clip below.Continue Reading
The Real Meaning of Diksha: A Conversation with Basu Ghosh Prabhu
In this episode of The Matchless Gift Podcast, Basu Ghosh Prabhu joins the hosts for an extended conversation on the meaning of diksha, or spiritual initiation, in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. The discussion invites viewers to consider initiation as more than a ceremony. It is a serious spiritual commitment centeredContinue Reading