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Debating “The Blessed Lord”
A Facebook post by Ajit Krishna Dasa discusses Śrīla Prabhupāda’s objection to the phrase “Blessed Lord said” during a 1970 lecture, arguing it was theologically inappropriate. However, he asserts that, while this objection is significant, it does not…
Hari-Sauri’s Defense of the Book Changes — and Why It Fails
The article critiques Hari-śauri Dāsa’s defense of posthumous editing of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s works, particularly in response to Rūpānuga Dāsa’s concerns…
Why Jayadvaita Swami Changed “Phalanx” in Srila Prabhupada’s Bhagavad-gita — and Why It Matters
The article discusses the implications of changing Srila Prabhupada’s term “military phalanx” to “military formation” in the Bhagavad-gita As It…
“Taking Center of Krishna” Makes Perfect Sense
The posthumous edits to Bhagavad-gītā 9.32, substituting “taking center of Kṛṣṇa” with “taking shelter of Kṛṣṇa,” reflect an editorial simplification…
How Can a Pure Devotee Make Mistakes and Still Never Be Wrong?
The article argues against the notion that “there are no mistakes” in the writings of pure devotees. While pure devotees…
Is Jayadvaita Swami Better Than Srila Prabhupada?
In that sense, the revised Bhagavad-gita does not merely arise from the “kill guru” mentality. It contaminates its readers with…
“You Can Never Change the Acharya’s Books—Never!”
Gunarnava das shares a vivid account of a powerful moment with Srila Prabhupada where he expressed intense anger over his…
Asta Sakhi Devi Dasi Remembers Srila Prabhupada: “From My Own Realizations of the Verse”
Asta Sakhi Devi Dasi recounts the launch of Srila Prabhupada’s Bhagavad-gita in London, emphasizing that Prabhupada intended translations reflecting his…
Open Letter to Bhakti Vikasa Swami: “Having Once Been” Does Not Mean “Having Been Created”
Ajit Krishna Dasa responds to Bhakti Vikasa Swami’s critique of the 1972 Bhagavad-gītā translation, defending Śrīla Prabhupāda’s wording. He argues…
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Krishna Accepts the Sentiment
A reflection on why devotion and spiritual intent matter more than correcting every formal imperfection.
From Original Nectar to Poisonous Sap
An argument that even a pure source can be distorted when it passes through an unsuitable intermediary.
Is Jayadvaita Swami Still Good? (The Logic of the Naked Mother)
A look at the “naked mother” logic and what it implies when arguments for change are applied inconsistently.
The Holy Bible on Book Changes
A comparison with the biblical warning against adding to or taking away from prophetic words.
Bhagavad-gītā Changes
Evidence that “Blessed Lord” remained part of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s accepted English devotional usage.
What one apparently small word change reveals about the wider editorial method.
Why the original wording in Bhagavad-gītā 9.32 can carry a richer meaning than the revised expression.
A critique of an explanation offered in defense of changes to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Bhagavad-gītā.
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