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Books & Reading Resources

On this page, we share a selection of books that are particularly relevant to the Vaishnava Diksha Gurus (VDG). The books listed here are meant as starting points for learning and reflection for anyone interested in the questions raised through the VDG campaign. You can read these books online or download it.

Did Srila Prabhupada Want Women Diksa Gurus? by Kaunteya das

Did Srila Prabhupada Want Women Diksa Gurus? by Kaunteya das

Did Srila Prabhupada Want Women Diksa Gurus? by Kaunteya das

 Among Vaishnavas, there may be some differences of opinion due to everyone’s personal identity, but despite all personal differences, the cult of Kåñëa consciousness must go on.

- Shrimad-Bhägavatam 4.28.31, purport

Guru: The Principle, Not the Body by Madana Mohana dasa

Did Srila Prabhupada Want Women Diksa Gurus? by Kaunteya das

Did Srila Prabhupada Want Women Diksa Gurus? by Kaunteya das

This is a well-documented, thorough response to Vaiṣṇava-dīkṣā according to Nārada-Pañcarātra: Can a Female Devotee be a dīkṣā-guru?”

How to Mess Up Varnasrama by Kaunteya das

Did Srila Prabhupada Want Women Diksa Gurus? by Kaunteya das

The Emergence of Women's Voices in ISKCON.

Varëäçrama is Krishna's system of social organization - the
blueprint the Lord offers humanity for l

Varnasrama is Krishna's system of social organization - the blueprint the Lord offers humanity for living harmoniously in this world while advancing in self-realization. Varnasrama is a blessing for all human beings, and it's therefore essential to get it right.

The Emergence of Women's Voices in ISKCON.

Tough Questions, Difficult Answers on Srila Prabhupada's Contentious Remarks

The Emergence of Women's Voices in ISKCON.

A Collection of Letters, Articles, Papers, and Conference Reports from 1988 to 2020.

Answers On Guru-tattva, Bhakti, and Varṇāśrama

Tough Questions, Difficult Answers on Srila Prabhupada's Contentious Remarks

Tough Questions, Difficult Answers on Srila Prabhupada's Contentious Remarks

Compiled by Lokarama Dasa. Learn more:

https://www.bolohari.com/home

Tough Questions, Difficult Answers on Srila Prabhupada's Contentious Remarks

Tough Questions, Difficult Answers on Srila Prabhupada's Contentious Remarks

Tough Questions, Difficult Answers on Srila Prabhupada's Contentious Remarks

"Tough Questions, Difficult Answers on Srila Prabhupada's Contentious Remarks" (TQDA) is a controversial book written by Kaunteya Dāsa, a long-term GBC member within ISKCON, addressing challenging statements made by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda.

Yamuna Devi: A Life of Unalloyed Devotion

Yamuna Devi: A Life of Unalloyed Devotion

Yamuna Devi: A Life of Unalloyed Devotion

This memoir and biography unfolds the inspiring internal and external spiritual odyssey of Yamuna Devi's devotional life recalled in her memories, talks, journals, and writings, as well as the remembrances of the author and other associates and friends.

It is supplemented with relevant music and live recordings of Yamuna Devi, some of which have never been heard before, which complements the text of the book.

A Concise Statement of Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava Siddhānta

A Concise Statement of Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava

Siddhānta for the International Society for Kṛṣṇa Consciousness, according to the teachings of

His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swami Prabhupāda

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