Articles.
A growing library of essays, debates and primary research by the devotees of ISKCON Bangalore.
Was July 9th Directive Revoked on October 18?
A central debate within ISKCON revolves around the legitimacy and continuity of the ritvik system of initiation, which Srila Prabhupada formalised in his directive dated July 9, 1977.
Whose Letter is the 9 July 1977 Letter?
Within the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), few documents carry as much historical and theological significance as the letter dated July 9, 1977.
Did Tamala Krishna Goswami Make Up July 9th Letter?
Vishwa Guru Srila Prabhupada’s July 9th mandate reiterated the fact that Srila Prabhupada is the sole diksha-guru in ISKCON where his orders are followed in ISKCON temples.
The Truth Behind The “Appointment Tape”
This article talks about the existence of the ritvik system and how it holds true in ISKCON. It also seeks to dispel any controversies and doubts surrounding the ritvik system.
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