I recently read an advertizement for the Srimad-Bhagavata-Vidyapitham on Dandavats.com, posted by Matsya Avatara dasa. It is about a new school for teaching Sanskrit and the Bhagavatam to ISKCON devotees. It began with the question: “Why become an academic scholar when you can be a natural scholar in the eternal Vaisnava tradition”?
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Education and the New World Order, by Janaki-Rama dasa
Posted in Bhagavata Purana, ISKCON, Politics on June 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The Guru-Disciple Relationship in ISKCON by Janakirama Dasa
Posted in Bhagavata Purana, ISKCON, Uncategorized on May 25, 2007 | 11 Comments »
Although each disciple in ISKCON has a unique relationship with his or her Guru, in my observation there are some general characteristics that can be outlined. Firstly, Gurus tend have disciples in many areas of the globe, and rarely do disciples live in close proximity with their Guru for extended periods of time. The primary [...]
