ISKCON Files: Doubts, Deviations & Westernization of ISKCON | Ch-3--Ep-2 | Struggle for Truth

ISKCON Files, an in-depth series uncovering the lesser-known history of ISKCON and the struggles and challenges faced by Vishwaguru Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON, from some of his own trusted leaders. His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON, began the movement in 1966. At the age of seventy, he journeyed to the West aboard a cargo ship, enduring two heart attacks during the voyage. ISKCON was thus founded through immense personal sacrifice and with the support of sincere seekers who were earnestly searching for the meaning of life. However, the journey was not without challenges. As the movement grew, certain disciples of Srila Prabhupada were entrusted with positions of responsibility to help carry the mission forward. Over time, material ambitions began to surface, and Srila Prabhupada faced serious difficulties—sometimes even from within his own leadership. In Chapter 3, “Excesses of the Zonal Acharyas,” we examine a critical phase in ISKCON’s history, when certain leaders, after the physical departure of Srila Prabhupada, began to assume positions of unprecedented authority. In this episode, we explore how Kirtanananda Swami proposed major cultural changes within ISKCON, including efforts toward westernization, proposals that received approval from the GBC at that time. Examine statements from Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami, where he questions the necessity of extensive glorification of the spiritual master. Additionally, we look at the case of Devamrita Swami, who continued to accept worship from disciples even while expressing uncertainty about aspects of Srila Prabhupada’s teachings as presented in his books. These documented instances collectively reveal the position and functioning of the GBC and diksha gurus during this period. If you are interested in becoming a disciple of Srila Prabhupada, visit: https://www.iskconbangalore.org/harin... For those interested in a detailed and reasoned study of the ritvik system of initiation, Srila Prabhupada’s System for Initiations by Sri Ameyatma Dasa is a recommended read. Order now- https://www.bhagavad-gita-as-it-is.or... Related Videos: ISKCON Bangalore vs ISKCON Mumbai: The Complete Legal History and Supreme Court Verdict -    • ISKCON Bangalore vs ISKCON Mumbai: The Com...   Amogh Lila Das का यह कृत्य क्षम्य नहीं | GBC से विनम्र अपील -    • Amogh Lila Das का यह कृत्य क्षम्य नहीं | G...   Why Did Srila Prabhupada Not Appoint a Successor? | Sri Suvyakta Narasimha Dasa -    • Why Did Srila Prabhupada Not Appoint a Suc...   ISKCON Bangalore Extends Peace Offer to ISKCON’s International GBC and ISKCON Mumbai -    • ISKCON Bangalore Extends Peace Proposal to...   Dharma or Just Property? Truth Behind SC Verdict | ISKCON Bangalore vs Mumbai -    • Dharma or Just Property? Truth Behind SC V...   #ritviksystem #strugglefortruth #iskcontemple #iskconbangalore #srilaprabhupada #harekrishnamovement #latestnews #facts #truth #justiceserved