Category Archives: Spiritual Master

Please show me right direction

Posted on February 15, 2013 Author: Hansadutta das

Here is the answer to the question so many sincere devotees have: Who to trust for guidance? This is the answer. YOU HAVE TO READ AND HEAR EVERYTHING OF PRABHUPADA’S TEACHING, THEN YOU HAVE THE STANDARD, THE YARDSTICK WHEREBY WHICH … more →

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Everyone Become Guru: Don’t take it out of context

Posted on February 15, 2013 Author: Gadadhara das

January 30, 2013: Dear Bhakti Vikasha Maharaj, Please accept my humble obeisances. All Glories to Srila Prabhupada. Over the years I have noticed that you have stepped forward to speak with “frank” and “bold” statements regarding issues that you think … more →

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Brahmin initiation and women gurus

Posted on December 15, 2012 Author: Hansadutta das

After the first Brahmin initiation ceremony (Boston 1968), I asked Prabhupada, “What is the significance of this Brahmin Initiation?” Prabhupada gestured dismissively and said, “It is not very important. My Guru Maharaja introduced this ceremony of Brahmin initiation, because in … more →

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Arjuna versus Ekalavya

Posted on December 5, 2012 Author: Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur

by Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura Prabhupāda Many people regard Ekalavya’s guru-bhakti as that of the ideal disciple. But one special consideration must be observed…

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Prabhupada’s direct order

Posted on December 10, 2011 Author: Gadadhara das

Bringing prior instructions given by Prabhupada to contradict a later direct order – such as the letter of July 9, 1977, the formal directive designating ritvik representatives – is crazy. SRILA PRABHUPADA: “I may say many things to you, but … more →

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Don’t Change Prabhupada’s Books Like You Change Your Underwear!

Posted on September 3, 2011 Author: Hansadutta das

Talks with Shyama dasi, Berkeley, California, August 31, 2011 Why did Prabhupada publish all these books? HANSADUTTA: The important thing is… The Harinam initiation is important. It’s the first initiation, it’s the most important. But in Kali Yuga it’s also … more →

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