By His Holiness Jayadvaita Swami:
But what concerns me at this point is not where they’re wrong but where they’re right. What is it they see about ISKCON’s present way of doing things that makes them want to go in for even such a poor alternative as the ritvik one?
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But what concerns me at this point is not where they’re wrong but where they’re right. What is it they see about ISKCON’s present way of doing things that makes them want to go in for even such a poor alternative as the ritvik one?
Continue reading By His Grace Deva Gaura Hari Das:
Nityananda das has claimed that Prabhupada’s hair levels were recorded at 3ppm and that this represents solid evidence that “undoubtedly Srila Prabhupada was maliciously poisoned.” We will show that this assertion is UNTRUE by referring to various authoritative scientific literatures and experts in the fields of toxicology, medicine and neutron activation analysis. Continue reading
Nityananda das has claimed that Prabhupada’s hair levels were recorded at 3ppm and that this represents solid evidence that “undoubtedly Srila Prabhupada was maliciously poisoned.” We will show that this assertion is UNTRUE by referring to various authoritative scientific literatures and experts in the fields of toxicology, medicine and neutron activation analysis. Continue reading By His Grace Sita Rama Dasa:
It seems most devotees in ISKCON rely on intuitive assumptions regarding the psychology of the audience we preach to; however, our assumptions can be erroneous. Strictness increases the attractiveness of religious organizations. This paper presents the logic behind this assertion and some recent empirical research on the role strictness plays in religious organizations. Continue reading
It seems most devotees in ISKCON rely on intuitive assumptions regarding the psychology of the audience we preach to; however, our assumptions can be erroneous. Strictness increases the attractiveness of religious organizations. This paper presents the logic behind this assertion and some recent empirical research on the role strictness plays in religious organizations. Continue reading By His Holiness Bhakti Raghava Swami:
Now it is not at all natural for our devotees to practice varnasrama dharma and therefore at this particular stage in our development within ISKCON society, it is a major challenge of course, but we have to take it up because it has so clearly been given to us by Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acarya of our Society....The mission that Srila Prabhupada has given to us will not be complete without establishing varnasrama. Continue reading
Now it is not at all natural for our devotees to practice varnasrama dharma and therefore at this particular stage in our development within ISKCON society, it is a major challenge of course, but we have to take it up because it has so clearly been given to us by Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acarya of our Society....The mission that Srila Prabhupada has given to us will not be complete without establishing varnasrama. Continue reading By His Grace Ajit Krishna Dasa:
I don’t understand why no one collects all of the quotes where Prabhupada discusses the concept of "rape" and analyses them rationally. If that is done, then it is clearly seen that His Holiness Jayadvaita Swami and others are wrong here. I respect him a lot, but here he is wrong, as are the many devotees who are analyzing these statements. Prabhupada clearly means what he is saying – literally. Continue reading
I don’t understand why no one collects all of the quotes where Prabhupada discusses the concept of "rape" and analyses them rationally. If that is done, then it is clearly seen that His Holiness Jayadvaita Swami and others are wrong here. I respect him a lot, but here he is wrong, as are the many devotees who are analyzing these statements. Prabhupada clearly means what he is saying – literally. Continue reading By His Holiness Danavir Goswami:
There is a trend toward allowing ISKCON to be a “catch-all” for varieties of ideas and activities. Under the banner of “building a house that the whole world can live in,” some hold the opinion that the movement has been too sectarian and exclusive in the past and now it is better to be more liberal and non-sectarian. The main problem with this idea is however, that it is contradictory to the explicit instructions given by Srila Prabhupada for conducting the society. Continue reading
There is a trend toward allowing ISKCON to be a “catch-all” for varieties of ideas and activities. Under the banner of “building a house that the whole world can live in,” some hold the opinion that the movement has been too sectarian and exclusive in the past and now it is better to be more liberal and non-sectarian. The main problem with this idea is however, that it is contradictory to the explicit instructions given by Srila Prabhupada for conducting the society. Continue reading By His Grace Radhakrsnadasa Brahmacari:
Among these 16 aspects, the 9th aspect is the pramana (evidence) and the other 15 are its prameyas (truths ascertained on evidence). Why? Because, without the knowledge of the primeval Godhood of Caitanya Mahaprabhu, these unique and unprecedented theological presents beginning with ‘unnata-ujjvala-rasa’ – are unfathomable and unattainable. Continue reading
Among these 16 aspects, the 9th aspect is the pramana (evidence) and the other 15 are its prameyas (truths ascertained on evidence). Why? Because, without the knowledge of the primeval Godhood of Caitanya Mahaprabhu, these unique and unprecedented theological presents beginning with ‘unnata-ujjvala-rasa’ – are unfathomable and unattainable. Continue reading By Bhakta Shishir R. Katote:
But, it has become the custom of the neo-Gaudiyas, irrespective of which organization they belong to - that whenever shastric quotations are given and they will not have any answer to hit back, they will only say that Krishna is attained only by humbly serving Guru and Vaishnavas and not by these shastric deliberations. Continue reading
But, it has become the custom of the neo-Gaudiyas, irrespective of which organization they belong to - that whenever shastric quotations are given and they will not have any answer to hit back, they will only say that Krishna is attained only by humbly serving Guru and Vaishnavas and not by these shastric deliberations. Continue reading From the life of Srila Gaura-kisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja:
The materialistic wife and family members induce a man to work like an ass and meanwhile deride him for not fulfilling all of their demands. Yet, while the family may legitimately plunder a man and denounce him bitterly for his shortcomings, the acquiescent victim is not in the least able to tolerate words which might awaken him to the reality of his situation. Continue reading
The materialistic wife and family members induce a man to work like an ass and meanwhile deride him for not fulfilling all of their demands. Yet, while the family may legitimately plunder a man and denounce him bitterly for his shortcomings, the acquiescent victim is not in the least able to tolerate words which might awaken him to the reality of his situation. Continue reading By Raya Nitai Dasa Vanacari:
Since the posting of my Reverse Speech study of Srila Prabhupada's last days I have read of several persons attempting to dismiss Reverse Speech in general as some sort of craziness or illusion. Continue reading
Since the posting of my Reverse Speech study of Srila Prabhupada's last days I have read of several persons attempting to dismiss Reverse Speech in general as some sort of craziness or illusion. Continue reading By His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami:
Preaching will be very nice after the war when both of them, especially Russia, will be finished.... The actual war will be between America and Russia. Now the nuclear war means it will not continue very long. The first party who will drop the bomb on the other party, he will be victorious, and immediately the war will stop.... It doesn't require long time. Just like in Japan, as soon as the Americans dropped the atom bomb in Hiroshima, immediately they surrendered. This will be the result. Now the question is who will be able to drop the bomb first. Continue reading
Preaching will be very nice after the war when both of them, especially Russia, will be finished.... The actual war will be between America and Russia. Now the nuclear war means it will not continue very long. The first party who will drop the bomb on the other party, he will be victorious, and immediately the war will stop.... It doesn't require long time. Just like in Japan, as soon as the Americans dropped the atom bomb in Hiroshima, immediately they surrendered. This will be the result. Now the question is who will be able to drop the bomb first. Continue reading By His Grace Krishna Kirti Dasa:
This model is not outdated. Today in ISKCON there are many successful preachers who directly present Krishna to the public. We need many more of these. The real spiritual innovation would be to abandon our infatuation with populism society wide and embrace direct preaching. Continue reading
This model is not outdated. Today in ISKCON there are many successful preachers who directly present Krishna to the public. We need many more of these. The real spiritual innovation would be to abandon our infatuation with populism society wide and embrace direct preaching. Continue reading By His Grace Radhakrsnadasa Brahmacari:
But, the neo-Gaudiyas have made humility (and that also superficial humility only) the essence just to gather some certificates from cheap followers and then indirectly but deliberately try to equate themselves with Caitanya Mahaprabhu's humility among the herd of their disciples - these are all pretender people (our indication is towards certain such leaders in all Gaudiya-affiliated neo-organizations). Continue reading
But, the neo-Gaudiyas have made humility (and that also superficial humility only) the essence just to gather some certificates from cheap followers and then indirectly but deliberately try to equate themselves with Caitanya Mahaprabhu's humility among the herd of their disciples - these are all pretender people (our indication is towards certain such leaders in all Gaudiya-affiliated neo-organizations). Continue reading By His Grace Vrindavana Chandra Dasa:
It is actually important to be always cautious of not losing sight of one of our main goals; preaching against Mayavada. Arguably, it is as important as narrating pastimes of Krsna-lila or even more so, as most of us are not on a level for appreciating or hearing such esoterica, as long as our hearts maintain any enviousness towards Krsna, a core characteristic of Mayavada. Continue reading
It is actually important to be always cautious of not losing sight of one of our main goals; preaching against Mayavada. Arguably, it is as important as narrating pastimes of Krsna-lila or even more so, as most of us are not on a level for appreciating or hearing such esoterica, as long as our hearts maintain any enviousness towards Krsna, a core characteristic of Mayavada. Continue reading By His Holiness Bhakti Vikasa Swami:
A commitment to reading Srila Prabhupada’s books will not only impart strength to the individual members of ISKCON but will also give the whole movement the knowledge and potency to withstand maya and to take on the demonic atheistic civilization. (And if you didn’t know that this civilization is demonic and atheistic and that we are supposed to be taking it on, then you should read Srila Prabhupada’s books.) Continue reading
A commitment to reading Srila Prabhupada’s books will not only impart strength to the individual members of ISKCON but will also give the whole movement the knowledge and potency to withstand maya and to take on the demonic atheistic civilization. (And if you didn’t know that this civilization is demonic and atheistic and that we are supposed to be taking it on, then you should read Srila Prabhupada’s books.) Continue reading 
