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I have deputed my disciples. Is it clear or not?
Any opinion different from the opinion of the spiritual master is useless. One cannot infiltrate materially concocted ideas into spiritual advancement. That is deviation.
The Failure of Gaudiya Matha / ISKCON
"Why this Gaudiya Matha failed? Because they tried to become more than guru." In the following quotes, we find Srila Prabhupada's clear condemnation of acharya/guru by GBC appointment/no objection.
Pradyumna Prabhu’s Letter to Satsvarupa Maharaj – 7th August, 1978
After the physical departure of Srila Prabhupada, some of his so-called disciples posed as the successor acharyas of the Hare Krishna Movement.
The Universal Conception of Guru
In ten short years, Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada inundated the world with Krishna consciousness.
There is no one to replace my Guru Maharaj
Swamiji makes reservations to leave for New York and from there to India. He continues to speak of the Indian sun and Ayurvedic physicians.
Srila Prabhupada’s instructions on editing are in his books themselves
In this time of confusion and controversy, in regard to the editing of the BBTI, we humbly submit the following at the feet of all the Vaishnava’s for their own contemplation and realization in…
Sixteen Points to Consider Regarding the Rtvik Issue
Concerning the “ritvik issue” (initiation on Srila Prabhupada’s behalf by a ritvik representative of the Acharya), please consider the following sixteen points: 1.
Parampara Means to Accept The Prominent Acharya (Part 3)
Acharya whose orders must be followed if a disciple is to continue the branch. If that disciple instructs differently than his Acharya, the branch dries up.
Parampara Means to Accept The Prominent Acharya (Part 2)
Acharya was formerly among the followers of Advaita Acharya but was later counted among the followers of Gadadhara Pandita.
Parampara Means to Accept The Prominent Acharya (Part 1)
Sarasvati, A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami.” SB 3.13.8 Next, note the amount of rarified, advanced, pure devotees who also faithfully perpetuated the disciplic succession.
Srila Prabhupada gave someone babaji initiation in Chicago 1975
Prabhupada: …I am accepting this dress following the footprints of other acharyas. This dress was accepted by Rupa Goswami, not ordinary person. The six Goswamis, they accepted.
The Cause of Confusion and Dissension in the Krishna Consciousness Movement (Part 3)
3. On the whole: Not serious about Krishna Consciousness Bhagavad-gita 2.41 vyavasayatmika buddhir ekeha kuru-nandana bahu-shakha hy anantas ca buddhayo vyavasayinam Translation Those who are on this…
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