Struggle for Truth | Lessons in Loyalty & True Leadership | A Podcast with Sri Chanchalapathi Dasa

The 25-year struggle of ISKCON Bangalore devotees to establish Srila Prabhupada as the sole Acharya of ISKCON, following his Maha Samadhi, has culminated in a successful Supreme Court verdict. The Supreme Court’s ruling affirms ISKCON Bangalore’s stance: Srila Prabhupada remains the sole Acharya of ISKCON. The Court also decreed that the ISKCON Hare Krishna Hill temple in Bangalore belongs to ISKCON Bangalore society, not ISKCON Mumbai society, and issued an injunction prohibiting ISKCON Mumbai from interfering in ISKCON Bangalore’s affairs.

In an eye-opening conversation, Sri Vyomapada Dasa, Temple President of Hare Krishna Movement Raipur-Bhilai, discusses with Sri Chanchalapathi Dasa, Senior Vice-President of ISKCON Bangalore, on various subjects.

From being a puppet in Lord Krishna’s hands to experiencing the sting of institutional challenges, this episode takes you through a raw, unfiltered journey of silent meltdowns, fleeting spiritual highs, and the courageous act of confronting gurus and spiritual impostors. It’s the story of a devotee who went from defending the ritvik system to eventually standing alone under Srila Prabhupada’s shelter. This episode pulls no punches, it exposes the masks, reveals the scars, and celebrates the spirit of sincere devotional service.

Chapters

00:00 – Introducing Sri Chanchalapathi Dasa to the viewers
07:46 – Hurdles from ISKCON Mumbai in establishing the Akshaya Patra kitchen
12:21 – Difficulties in acquiring land for Vaikuntha Hill
14:18 – Supporting ISKCON Belgaum in acquiring land for a farm project
16:14 – Why was the ISKCON legal battle made public?
19:44 – There may be differences, but there should be no dissension
21:05 – ISKCON leaders became ambitious for power
22:58 – Can a disciple initiate when his guru is still physically present?
24:05 – How is the position of Guru different in the ritvik initiation system?
29:58 – Devotees under ritvik initiation are protected from deception
34:53 – Guru Ashtaka Prayers is offered to whom?
38:37 – The sad state of today’s ISKCON guru system
42:59 – The need to create awareness about the present reality within ISKCON
45:06 – To whom is Vedic knowledge revealed?
47:11 – Appreciating the services of Srila Prabhupada's disciples
52:46 – Is the legal battle related to familial ties and power struggles?
1:03:34 – Negative examples set by some leaders
1:08:32 – Responsibilities that come with leadership roles
1:11:30 – Does the ritvik system of initiation violate tradition?
1:16:47 – Does the ritvik system of initiation hinder the parampara?
1:18:53 – Did Srila Prabhupada fail to make even one pure devotee?
1:21:31 – Who appointed ritviks in ISKCON Bangalore?
1:24:13 – Does ritvik system hinder guru-disciple relationship?

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