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A growing library of essays, debates and primary research by the devotees of ISKCON Bangalore.
No need to hear about bogus ISKCON Gurus
These foolish persons, they do not know what is the ultimate goal of their life. Na te viduh svartha-gatim hi visnum [SB 7.5.31].
Was Sridhara Maharaja a bona fide Guru?
In the Sampradaya Sun, Rochana Prabhuji says, "Personally, I think that Srila Sridhara was a bona fide diksha guru, but not on the same level as Srila Prabhupada.
Governing Body members elected for ISKCON Bangalore Group temples
The ISKCON Bangalore group of temples elected its new governing council for the next three year period. The election was conducted recently here in ISKCON’s farm in Mahadevapura near Mysore.
Eminent Madhva Sampradaya Scholars Support Srila Prabhupada’s Ritvik-System
Scholars to discuss the guru issue, we vehemently opposed. As we found no authorization from Srila Prabhupada for such an exercise.
Analysis of Srila Prabhupada’s Letter to Rupanuga
Please read the following letter from Srila Prabhupada to Rupanuga, April 28, 1974. My analysis follows below: "You are right about Sridhara Maharaja's genuineness.
Defining a Spiritual Master
A common argument nowadays is whether or not one can take Diksha initiation from a spiritual master who is not physically present on the planet.
Pledge of Support for ISKCON Bangalore
Having understood and accepted the authentic position of Srila Prabhupada as the sole diksha guru for ISKCON through contact with other like-minded devotees and evidence related to Srila…
GBC’s Attack on Bangalore is All About the Money
Exactly the same situation occurred in Singapore where the devotees in the temple decided to accept the ritvik idea and operate separately from the GBC.
ISKCON Bangalore willing to discuss disputes with Mumbai unit
ISKCON Bangalore today said it is interested to thrash out 'differences' with ISKCON Mumbai and resolve ownership and property disputes.
Jayapataka, Bhakti Caru and Gopal Krishna Maharajas put obstacles in Peace
Bangalore 2nd September, 2011. The disciples of Jayapataka Swami and Bureau of ISKCON Mumbai joined hands to make farcical show of invite for peace talks in the ongoing legal battle between ISKCON…
Satyam, Truthfulness
Satyam, truthfulness, means that facts should be presented as they are for the benefit of others.
WHEN I Order
Prabhupada", regarding the hybrid gurus you propose, I do not see how that is feasible.
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