Daiva-varnasrama revolution by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura
In Gaudiya Vaishnavism, spiritual qualification is determined by bhakti and realization – not by birth, caste, varna, asrama, gender, or...
ISKCON should not try to implement varnasrama in its original form
Devotees who oppose the establishment of Vaishnavi diksa-gurus often argue that Srila Prabhupada’s primary vision for ISKCON included the implementation...
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Absolutizing the Pancaratras, Smritis and Dharma-sastras
Rupa Gosvami, Srila Prabhupada or any other acarya have never taught that devotees must follow ALL rules and regulations found...
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Claim: ”Vaisnavis should only be siksa-gurus – not diksa”
Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu taught that anyone – regardless of external qualifications such as birth, gender, or social position – is...
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Answers are there in my books – jumping like a monkey
For Srila Prabhupada’s followers, his books are the primary source of knowledge; all other scriptures are to be considered secondary....
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Siksa is more important than diksa
Interesting thing about the whole discussion about vaishnavi diksa-gurus is that, according to our tradition and philosophy, siksa is considered...
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