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Resistance to Change — Arsha Prayoga

Resistance to Change — Arsha Prayoga
Let me first offer my prostrated obeisances unto the lotus feet of that supreme swan-like devotee of the Lord, our spiritual master, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, by whose mercy the fallen souls of Kali Yuga may taste the sweetness of the narrations of the pastimes of the Lord...
By Locanananda dasa | Articles | Read More

BBT Book Changes — A Question of Authority

BBT Book Changes — A Question of Authority
“So, when you change, then the authority is lost. Just like in our society, sometimes they do something nonsense and they say, ‘Prabhupada said.’ (laughter) They are doing that. We know that. It is deteriorated like that. “Therefore Krishna said, sa kaleneha mahata yogo nastah...
By Madhudvisa dasa | Articles | Read More

Is ISKCON Editing or Changing Prabhupada’s Books?

Is ISKCON Editing or Changing Prabhupada’s Books?
“Too much editing is not required. If Satsvarupa has already edited it, there is no need of further editing.” (Srila Prabhupada’s Letter to Rayarama 21-Dec-67) “To my knowledge, Srila Prabhupada never asked us to re-edit the book.” (Jayadvaita Swami) Some Statistics: 496...
By Madhudvisa dasa | Articles | Read More

For the Sake of Preaching, Please Don’t Change Srila Prabhupada’s Books

For the Sake of Preaching, Please Don’t Change Srila Prabhupada’s Books
Dear Prabhus, please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda! Lately, there have been a number of very good articles published on VNN, and other websites, concerning the ill advisability of changing Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books. For example: 1. July 2, 1999: “Make It Perfect...
By Pratyatosa dasa | Articles | Read More

Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing!

Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing!
My husband, Bhakta Philip and I were distributing books at a concert parking lot. It was a busy scene with a big jam band performing that night. I set up a table and immediately an extraordinarily curious man came by. He lifted the Bhagavad-gita As It Is, looked at it, and put it back. Then he took the...
By Ahaituki Bhakti devi dasi | Articles | Read More

BBT(I) for Dummies

BBT(I) for Dummies
It’s all about manpower. Do the math. Srila Prabhupada’s disciples have initiated many thousands more disciples than Srila Prabhupada ever did. Let’s say between them all it’s about 30,000, at least! What in the world are all these devotees doing? Their own spiritual masters distributed or facilitated...
By Rupanuga das (HDGACBSP 1966) | Articles | Read More

Hidden Co-Authors

Hidden Co-Authors
Part I – Hidden Co-Authors Misconceptions have been circulating about the authorship of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Srila Prabhupada).  For example, it is a mistake to think that his books were written by his editors.  The facts demonstrate that Srila Prabhupada...
By Krsna Krpa dasi | Articles | Read More

The Last Days of School

The Last Days of School
I was at one of the bigger schools and saw a student who looked pretty hip and together, so I ran to catch up with him. I showed him the books and he immediately looked at me asking, “Are these the edited ones?” I busted out laughing in total surprise that a regular guy knew about how...
By Bhakta Philip | Articles, Testimonials | Read More

Prabhupada Direct

Prabhupada Direct
Mar 21, FLORIDA, USA — The primary test of a devotee’s speech or behavior is whether he/she is being a transparent medium for Srila Prabhupada, i.e., exactly in the disciplic succession. But, buyer beware! It is said that one must know something about gold before purchasing it in the marketplace....
By Rupanuga das (HDGACBSP 1966) | Articles | Read More

Srila Prabhupada’s Free Press

Srila Prabhupada’s Free Press
May 27, 2010 — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, USA — An intelligent person who wants to learn what Srila Prabhupada has to say in his Bhagavad-gita As It Is will immediately note the sub-heading, “Enlarged and Revised”, which appears in the 1983 version. That phrase, “enlarged and revised”,...
By Rupanuga das (HDGACBSP 1966) | Articles | Read More
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