BHAKTI SIDDHANT SARASWATI WRITES IN 'TRUE CONCEPTION OF SRI GURU TATTVA' AS FOLLOWES:
"This line of guru-parampara is existing up to today without any break and it will continue to exist like this in the future also. To say 'there is no bonafide Guru living in the world at present and neither will there be any in the future,' is an atheistic opinion."
Prabhu ji,
It seems that the facts are being presented in a way that deviates from the clear instructions of Srila Prabhupad. While there may indeed be thousands of sincere devotees, the moment one drifts—knowingly or manipulatively—from what Srila Prabhupad directly ordered, the spiritual foundation begins to erode. In such a case, personal views lose their value, as they are no longer rooted in Guru, Sadhu, and Shastra.
Please let us all remain humble and polite. Relying solely on material logic and intellectual speculation, no matter how eloquently presented, cannot replace the transcendental authority of Srila Prabhupad’s instructions. True spiritual advancement lies in faithfully following the path he has laid out.
Kindly be honest and open-hearted in accepting the Ritvik system as established by our beloved Acharya, Srila Prabhupad. Without sincerely acknowledging and following his clear instructions, especially on such a vital matter, our spiritual journey may not bear the intended fruit.
When one drifts away from humility and true surrender to Srila Prabhupad, the essence of real spirituality is lost. What remains is often just a struggle to maintain material position under the guise of spiritual leadership.
Let us not allow personal ambition or self-concocted ideas to overshadow the divine order of our spiritual master. For genuine spiritual progress, it is essential to remain submissive, sincere, and faithful to Srila Prabhupad’s teachings.
With due respect, it appears that there is a selective and motivated resistance towards accepting the Ritvik system, which has been clearly and authoritatively established by Srila Prabhupad. May I humbly ask, what difficulty lies in accepting the instruction given in Srila Prabhupad’s letter dated 9th July, wherein he specifically directed that initiations should continue through the Ritvik (officiating Acharya) system?
This system is not speculative—it is supported by Srila Prabhupad’s own words, lectures, letters, and books, through which he continues to guide us. The Ritvik representatives act as Shiksha Gurus, never claiming the position of Diksha Guru, but faithfully executing Srila Prabhupad’s desire.
I humbly urge you not to persist in a path that may lead to misunderstanding or misrepresentation of Srila Prabhupad’s instructions. Such persistence, especially if driven by personal motivations, can result in spiritual offense at the lotus feet of our beloved Acharya.
Let us all strive to sincerely follow his directives with humility and gratitude, for that is the true path to spiritual success.
Srila Prabhupad has mentioned hundreds of times about the Guru Parampara system in his purports . In NONE of his purports has he ever mentioned about the Rithwik system of disciple succession. Srila Prabhupada would very, very much want his followers to follow what is written in his purports. Srila Prabhupada ki Jai.
Hare Krishna
You are biased and motivated and hence, don’t want to accept the ritvik system which has been evidently established by Srila Prabhupad. What’s your problem to accept what Srila Prabhupad in his 9th July letter ordered to continue the process of initiation through Rithvik ( officiating Aacharya) system. And, moreover, this process is full proof as Srila Prabhupad didn’t leave any gaps and everything is there in his lectures, books and letters to be adopted by Ritviks as Shiksha Guru. Please don’t commit offence at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupad and don’t be persistent just to protect your manipulative selfish arrangement. This will not help you Spritually and not obeying the instructions of Srila Prabhupad sincerely and politely is the cause of falling down.
"This line of guru-parampara is existing up to today without any break and it will continue to exist like this in the future also. To say 'there is no bonafide Guru living in the world at present and neither will there be any in the future,' is an atheistic opinion."
It seems that the facts are being presented in a way that deviates from the clear instructions of Srila Prabhupad. While there may indeed be thousands of sincere devotees, the moment one drifts—knowingly or manipulatively—from what Srila Prabhupad directly ordered, the spiritual foundation begins to erode. In such a case, personal views lose their value, as they are no longer rooted in Guru, Sadhu, and Shastra.
Please let us all remain humble and polite. Relying solely on material logic and intellectual speculation, no matter how eloquently presented, cannot replace the transcendental authority of Srila Prabhupad’s instructions. True spiritual advancement lies in faithfully following the path he has laid out.
Hare Krishna.
🙏🙏
Kindly be honest and open-hearted in accepting the Ritvik system as established by our beloved Acharya, Srila Prabhupad. Without sincerely acknowledging and following his clear instructions, especially on such a vital matter, our spiritual journey may not bear the intended fruit.
When one drifts away from humility and true surrender to Srila Prabhupad, the essence of real spirituality is lost. What remains is often just a struggle to maintain material position under the guise of spiritual leadership.
Let us not allow personal ambition or self-concocted ideas to overshadow the divine order of our spiritual master. For genuine spiritual progress, it is essential to remain submissive, sincere, and faithful to Srila Prabhupad’s teachings.
Hare Krishna.
🙏🙏
With due respect, it appears that there is a selective and motivated resistance towards accepting the Ritvik system, which has been clearly and authoritatively established by Srila Prabhupad. May I humbly ask, what difficulty lies in accepting the instruction given in Srila Prabhupad’s letter dated 9th July, wherein he specifically directed that initiations should continue through the Ritvik (officiating Acharya) system?
This system is not speculative—it is supported by Srila Prabhupad’s own words, lectures, letters, and books, through which he continues to guide us. The Ritvik representatives act as Shiksha Gurus, never claiming the position of Diksha Guru, but faithfully executing Srila Prabhupad’s desire.
I humbly urge you not to persist in a path that may lead to misunderstanding or misrepresentation of Srila Prabhupad’s instructions. Such persistence, especially if driven by personal motivations, can result in spiritual offense at the lotus feet of our beloved Acharya.
Let us all strive to sincerely follow his directives with humility and gratitude, for that is the true path to spiritual success.
Hare Krishna.
🙏🙏
You are biased and motivated and hence, don’t want to accept the ritvik system which has been evidently established by Srila Prabhupad. What’s your problem to accept what Srila Prabhupad in his 9th July letter ordered to continue the process of initiation through Rithvik ( officiating Aacharya) system. And, moreover, this process is full proof as Srila Prabhupad didn’t leave any gaps and everything is there in his lectures, books and letters to be adopted by Ritviks as Shiksha Guru. Please don’t commit offence at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupad and don’t be persistent just to protect your manipulative selfish arrangement. This will not help you Spritually and not obeying the instructions of Srila Prabhupad sincerely and politely is the cause of falling down.
Hare Krishna 🙏🙏