Srila Prabhupad is never absent from his disciples. Severing the connection between us and Srila Prabhupad is inarguably the greatest blunder created by the Self appointed Gurus. May the system dreamt of by Srila Prabhupad be restored in Iskcon and may it revert back to normalcy
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“Ritvik system is not authentic”
Just because someone says the ritvik system is not authentic, why should it be accepted blindly? Srila Prabhupada personally authorized the ritvik system in his July 9, 1977 letter. It was sent to all GBCs and never revoked. Authenticity lies in Pure Devotee's desire, not tradition alone.
“Traditional parampara means unbroken physical initiation”
True - but parampara means to carry forward the instructions of the acharya. Srila Prabhupada remains the diksha guru, and ritviks simply officiate - just as he instructed. That is the very reason why traditional acharyas have long paramparas with unbroken succession - not for the sake of formality, but to ensure the original instructions of the acharya are preserved and faithfully passed down. In the case of Srila Prabhupada, he established the ritvik system to ensure his instructions continue exactly as he desired.
“Initiation means mantra from guru’s mouth to disciple’s ear”
Even during Srila Prabhupada's time, the Gayatri Mantra was chanted through Prabhupada's recorded tape - a process that continues to this day. It’s unfortunate that this simple yet profound arrangement is being misunderstood. Yes. And this still happens. Srila Prabhupada, being a nitya-siddha pure devotee, can speak through his books, lectures, and instructions - spiritually received in the disciple’s heart. Prabhupada himself said there is no difference between me and my book.
"Why the traditional acharyas have a long paramparas with unbroken succession"
It’s not about formality - it’s about faithful obedience to Srila Prabhupada. Just like Lord Narasimha appeared from a pillar to prove the words of His pure devotee Prahlada true. It is not about tradition alone, but about the will of the Lord carried through His devotee. Now please try to understand about the will of Srila Prabhupada.
Why did HG Varada Krishna dasa left Ritvik and Join ISKON Mumbai??
@sacisutadaas9272from the recorded fact, madhupandit prabhu agreed in court that if Iskcon is willing to follow prabhupadas instructions of initiation through ritvik system, he will handover all the ritvik temples to the Iskcon management. So the intentions are clear, to follow prabhupadas order, which Iskcon don't want to follow.
Srila Prabhupad is never absent from his disciples. Severing the connection between us and Srila Prabhupad is inarguably the greatest blunder created by the Self appointed Gurus. May the system dreamt of by Srila Prabhupad be restored in Iskcon and may it revert back to normalcy
@radhabhaav9217, it seems you are trying to appear intelligent through your question, but in reality, your ego is preventing you from truly understanding what the Ritvik system is all about. Just because you are unable to receive direct guidance from Srila Prabhupada doesn’t mean others cannot. Srila Prabhupada consistently emphasized that his spiritual master is eternal, and he never felt separated from him.
“Ritvik system is not authentic”
Just because someone says the ritvik system is not authentic, why should it be accepted blindly? Srila Prabhupada personally authorized the ritvik system in his July 9, 1977 letter. It was sent to all GBCs and never revoked. Authenticity lies in Pure Devotee's desire, not tradition alone.
“Traditional parampara means unbroken physical initiation”
True - but parampara means to carry forward the instructions of the acharya. Srila Prabhupada remains the diksha guru, and ritviks simply officiate - just as he instructed. That is the very reason why traditional acharyas have long paramparas with unbroken succession - not for the sake of formality, but to ensure the original instructions of the acharya are preserved and faithfully passed down. In the case of Srila Prabhupada, he established the ritvik system to ensure his instructions continue exactly as he desired.
“Initiation means mantra from guru’s mouth to disciple’s ear”
Even during Srila Prabhupada's time, the Gayatri Mantra was chanted through Prabhupada's recorded tape - a process that continues to this day. It’s unfortunate that this simple yet profound arrangement is being misunderstood. Yes. And this still happens. Srila Prabhupada, being a nitya-siddha pure devotee, can speak through his books, lectures, and instructions - spiritually received in the disciple’s heart. Prabhupada himself said there is no difference between me and my book.
"Why the traditional acharyas have a long paramparas with unbroken succession"
It’s not about formality - it’s about faithful obedience to Srila Prabhupada. Just like Lord Narasimha appeared from a pillar to prove the words of His pure devotee Prahlada true. It is not about tradition alone, but about the will of the Lord carried through His devotee. Now please try to understand about the will of Srila Prabhupada.