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Change of heart comes from accepting order of guru without argument
Puṣṭa Kṛṣṇa: What is the sign that someone is actually having change in heart? Prabhupāda: By his action. [break] …kasipu tried to make Prahlāda atheist. He failed.
Apparent contradictions in teachings by Srila Prabhupada
Below we have two opposite teachings by Srila Prabhupada. The topic is whether he is present or not present in his picture.
A Life Devoid of Krishna
Not so long ago, while I was reading SB first canto again, I came across verse 15.21.
If you think your acharya is mistaken, then you are mistaken
Tamala Krishna: What… Srila Prabhupada, what are the qualifications of a perfect leader? Prabhupada: No mistake, no illusion, no cheating, no imperfection.
Why am I looking into the BBT editing process
Beginning in the spring of 2017, I was asked to examine and evaluate the quality and validity of the editing of Prabhupada’s books, beginning with and especially the editing of Prabhupada’s…
Guru Tattva
How can one attain perfection within a single lifetime?
If you displease the acharya, you are finished
"A conditioned soul should not imitate the activities of liberated souls." Srimad Bhagavatam 2.7.53 "One who imitates the symptoms of an uttama-adhikari may serve another's outward body for the…
Brief History of Unauthorized Book Changes in ISKCON (Part 2)
“Concerning the editing of Jayadvaita Prabhu, whatever he does is approved by me. I have confidence in him. Your changes which I have seen of the Sanskrit synonyms is also approved by me.
Petition to re-establish Srila Prabhupada’s original books
Srila Prabhupada’s divine words must never be altered.
Brief History of Unauthorized Book Changes in ISKCON (Part 1)
The first-time reediting of Srila Prabhupada’s books had been undertaken was in the case of the First Canto of the Srimad Bhagavatam.
“Try to maintain unity in diversity”
1973 and I have noted the contents carefully. Next time you come to India, you must come to Mayapur in March, not only you but many others. Our Bombay affairs are almost settled by 90%.
Who is actually capable of delivering conditioned souls?
1) Who can deliver the Conditioned Soul and who is Eligible to occupy the post of guru?
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