INTERNATIONAL ACTION

In February 2026, the GBC added a moratorium on allowing Vaishnavis to offer diksa, though the body has established through several votes over the years. Since the discussions about this topic have gone on for more than 20 years, devotees around the world were disturbed by the GBC’s action, especially because it appears to be a response to threats from some temples in India to secede from ISKCON if Vaishnavis were allowed to initiate. Below are responses from around the world. This page brings together international letters addressed to the GBC, documenting voices and perspectives from around the world. 

UK Yatra