When we first joined Iscon with several people, we were asking reasons of why gurus fall down. People were blushing and whispering that this thing is a bit complicated, not for beginners.. Later we were asking questions why are we not following Prabhupada, picking and choosing His instructions, interpreting His words. People were saying that we shouldnt be fanatic. I was never convinced of these explanations... harekrsna.org/pada/documents/ritvik-truth.htm Leading ritviks devotees, many of whom hold responsible posts in ISKCON, share the same ideals. They are committed to reforming Iskcon, and all believe such reform should be on the basis of accepting Srila Prabhupada and all of his instructions without challenge. They do not accept the gbcs argument that great Vaisnavas and Vaisnava acaryas become deviated or fallen sometimes and that this fact shows how it is possible for iskcon gurus to fall down. Ritviks do not accept the GBCs idea that Srila Prabhupadas disappearance gives the GBC a right to sanction or regulate diksa-gurus. Ritviks understand that according to the definitions in Srila Prabhupadas books, the diksa-guru must be a self-realized soul who is specifically ordered by Lord Caitanya or His representative to initiate. They understand that a great personality like Srila Prabhupada is never limited by formalities, by the external material energies, or by Vedic traditions. Ritviks understand that there is no scriptural injunction or truth of Vedic science that would prohibit a Vaisnava acarya from accepting disciples after his departure. https://youtube/watch?v=ARfip_a0m6w
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