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
National Sanskrit University Introduces a Four-Year Degree in Gaudiya Chaitanya Vedanta
The National Sanskrit University in Tirupati, a Central University established by an Act of Parliament (earlier known as Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha), has introduced a full undergraduate degree program in Gaudiya Chaitanya Vedanta under its Faculty of Darshana (Philosophy). The program is called Shastri Sammanita, equivalent to a B.A. Honors, andContinue Reading
Statement from the Executive Committee of the ISKCON Governing Body Commission on Vaisnavi Diksa Guru – GBC AGM 2026
Statement from the Executive Committee of the ISKCON Governing Body Commission on Vaisnavi Diksa Guru – GBC AGM 2026Continue Reading
Further Response to GBC body discussion on Feb 8, 2026
This playlist by the ISKCON India Scholars Board features responses from H.H. Bhakti Vikāsa Swami, Basu Ghosh Prabhu, and others to the morning session of the GBC’s Annual General Meeting held on February 8, 2026, in Śrīdhāma Māyapura. The videos address key points raised during the GBC body discussion onContinue Reading
Does it matter if Bharadvaja Samhita is Obscure?
Krishna Kirti Das, IISB Convenor, tells it like it is.Continue Reading
Pro-FDG Treating Srila Prabhupada’s Books as Hitler Books
Further response by H.G. Krishna Kirti dasa to discussion of morning session of the GBC’s Annual General Meeting, on February 8, 2026, Śrīdhāma Māyapura. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7M_GlC0SNb4Continue Reading
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 — Śrīdhāma Māyāpura ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Śrīla Prabhupāda's Cultural Framework Sītā-rāma dāsaḥ Temple Council Member (TCM) ISKCON Juhu, ISKCON Hyderabad ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 1. Śrīla Prabhupāda established this movement through harināma-saṅkīrtana, book distribution, prasāda distribution,Continue Reading
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 and Senior Scholar, ISKCON India Scholars Board ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Respected Maharajas, GBC members, and all ISKCON leaders. Jaya ŚrīlaContinue Reading
Concerns for Prabhupada’s Movement – TPC adjustment requires adhikāra
CONCERNS FOR PRABHUPĀDA'S MOVEMENT Presentation by representatives of the ISKCON India Leadership on the FDG/VDG controversy February 8, 2026 — Śrīdhāma Māyāpura ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── TPC adjustment requires adhikāra Kṛṣṇa-kīrti dāsaḥ Convenor, ISKCON India Scholars Board ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Dear Mahārājas, Prabhus, and Mātājīs, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.Continue Reading
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 — Śrīdhāma Māyāpura ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Dīkṣā means upanayana-saṁskāra Basu Ghoṣa dāsaḥ General Secretary, ISKCON India Governing Council; Temple President, ISKCON Baroda ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Respected members of the GBC, Namonamaḥ. Jaya Prabhupāda! Women cannotContinue Reading
Female Diksha Gurus – The Misunderstanding of Epistemology (pramāna shāsatra)
00:00 – The Core Conflict: Can Women Initiate? Introduction to the polarizing debate regarding female diksa gurus and its impact on the tradition’s future. 00:34 – Two Competing Visions: Agility vs. Tradition Contrasting “Missionary Agility” (adapting to the times) with the “Traditionalist” view (upholding scriptural roles). 00:56 – The CaseContinue Reading