Ramesvara Clears up the Book Changes Issue
An absolute position has to be reached so that before we die, we know that within the BBT and ISKCON there could never again be one single change, for any reason, ever made to Srila Prabhupada’s books.
108 ISKCON Bhagavad Gita Changes
Jayadvaita did not only correct typographical errors. He has changed many things. There are thousands of changes which are completely unnecessary, change for the sake of change. Many of the changes alter the meaning of the text amid thousands of petty changes which apparently do not change the meaning.
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…
Srila Prabhupada on Editing His Books
It is not our business to amend the words of the Supreme Personality of Godhead or make additions or alterations, as it has become a custom for many so-called scholars and swamis who comment on the words of Bhagavad-gita.
Examples of ISKCON’s Bhagavad Gita Changes
Bhagavad-gita As It Is Changes “Too much editing is not required. If Satsvarupa has already edited it, there is no…
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…
Why “Only BBT” is Out of the Question
ISKCON’s unauthorized changes to Srila Prabhupada’s books are the most important issue that we, as followers of Srila Prabhupada, have to clearly understand. Our connection to Srila Prabhupada is through his transcendental books and as he says: “I am living in my books.” So if someone starts messing with Prabhupada’s books he is trying to put himself between Srila Prabhupada and us, the followers of Srila Prabhupada.
Change — The Western Disease
Don’t do this. Keep the old system strong, and if necessary repair it. Don’t change from this to that. That…
Ramesvara Clears up the Book Changes Issue
An absolute position has to be reached so that before we die, we know that within the BBT and ISKCON there could never again be one single change, for any reason, ever made to Srila Prabhupada’s books.
Not Closer to Prabhupada! (Bhagavad-gita 4.11)
Again we see that Jayadvaita Swami’s and BBT International’s claim – that they are making the books “closer to Prabhupada” – is false propaganda. Many, many changes – hundreds (if not thousands) – are further away from the words that Srila Prabhupada originally wrote or dictated.
A Fake Letter on the Editing Principles of the BBT
The letter accurately summarizes the editing principles of the BBT and captures the mood of Jayadvaita. The Swami claims he did not write it, and that is most likely true. But the change to Srila Prabhupada’s Sri Caitanya-caritamrta revealed in this letter is a real change.
Not back to “the original manuscript” (BG 13.3)
The BBT International can’t justify this change from “owner” to “knower” in BG 13.3 by referring to the so called original manuscript, Prabhupada’s desires, to faulty Sanskrit translation, to meaning, to spelling or to grammar.
The Spin Doctor Has Gone Too Far!
In his rebuttal of Mother Govinda dasi’s letter, “Book Changes: History Backs the BBT“, Jayadvaita Swami asserts that history supports…
“They’re ruining my books.” — Srila Prabhupada
The greatest anxiety Srila Prabhupada has is that after he’s gone we will make changes in his books and the whole work, the plan Prabhupada was working on, it will all be spoiled by us because of our tendency to change.
Jayadvaita Swami – Fails to Answer Questions about Book Changes
Following is an email exchange I had with Jayadvaita Swami on his changes to Srila Prabhupada’s books. I believe that I defeated him within two emails.
To Edit or Not To Edit – That Is The Question
The book editing issue is a very serious one, perhaps the most serious issue in ISKCON today. I have seen the attractive and seemingly authentic website promoting these changes, but most of it is propaganda, a lot of it based on speculation of what took place. It is most unfortunate that this has occurred, as it endangers everything Srila Prabhupada came to this world to do. He came from Krishna Loka “to write some books.”
Demonized by ISKCON for distributing Srila Prabhupada’s Books…
The change disease has gotten to the point where devotees are being demonized for wanting or distributing these same books we grew up with and happily distributed, because we knew it pleased Srila Prabhupada so much.
Prabhupada Instructs Jayadvaita
When Jayadvaita Swami says: “the obviously erroneous “regulated principles” — a term that makes no sense” we must know that this is his opinion only, and it differs with Srila Prabhupada’s. It is a major problem that every time something doesn’t make sense to Jayadvaita Swami he must change it till he can understand it. This is not the behavior of a disciple.
Srila Prabhupada Said: “Arsha-Prayoga”
“So unless one is self-realized, there is practically no use writing about Krsna. This transcendental writing does not depend on…
Krsna Book — Complete List of Changes
The following links, one for each of the chapters in Srila Prabhupada’s “Krsna, The Supreme Personality of Godhead”, will take…
Who is Qualified to Write Transcendental Literatures?
Srila Prabhupada on who is qualified to write transcendental literature: These days many ISKCON devotees are publishing their own books,…
Prabhupada Proofread the Gita Galley Proofs
Dear Srimati Govinda dasi, Please accept my humble obeiscances. Srila Prabhupada jayatah. I just came upon this in Folio –…
Prabhupada Ordered “No Changes!”
Soon after the intense marathon for completing the publication of Caitanya Caritamrita, Radhaballabha prabhu approached Srila Prabhupada and mentioned that the artists are now completing the paintings in preparation for the second printing. To this, Srila Prabhupada replied “NO changes”.
Prabhupada Himself Clears It Up
There are a few different points I would like to address in this article. Firstly, in regard to my article…
Jayadvaita undoes Prabhupada’s work on Gita Manuscript
Prabhupada and Hayagriva worked together on editing the Bhagavad-gita daily during the almost three months while Hayagriva Prabhu was living with him in the San Francisco temple. Hayagriva went through practically every verse with Srila Prabhupada. Jayadvaita tries to eliminate all this work on the Gita by Srila Prabhupada by going back to the first draft.
Gita Cover-Up Alert or Buyer Beware!
Interested parties should be made aware that the BBT editors of Srila Prabhupada’s Bhagavad-Gita As It Is have continued editing…
Jayadvaita is Wrong — still he insists on justifying his blunders?
Aug 27, 2010 — HAWAII, USA — Dear Prabhus, please accept my most humble obeisances. Thank you for all your…
ISKCON “Original Manuscript” Scam
I am not sure if you are aware of this but ISKCON has a policy of “revising” Srila Prabhupada’s books….
Can I Trade For That Original One?
Recently I met one nice young gentleman and presented Prabhupada’s books to him. I went through my whole presentation and…
Images From Two Lesser Known Versions of Bhagavad-gita As It Is
Both books contain illustrations from the Macmillan Gita with additional paintings and a different photo of Srila Prabhupada added to one of the books.
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…
Jayadvaita Can Not Understand — So He Changes It…
In a paper called “The Revision of Bhagavad-gita As It Is: Answers to a Courteous Inquiry” regarding Bhagavad-Gita 2.1, Jayadvaita…
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…
