Ajit Krishna Dasa
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Rewriting the Acarya: How BBTI’s New Gita Description Undermines Srila Prabhupada’s Divine Authority
This article examines how the newer BBT International edition of the Bhagavad-gītā As It Is subtly redefines Śrīla Prabhupāda’s identity and authority.…
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VIDEO: The Pseudo-Vada of the Book Changers
The content critiques the suppression of questioning within a group that has altered Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books. It highlights a culture where concerns…
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Video: Bhagavad-gita As It Is – Change to Cover Art
The original “Bhagavad-gītā As It Is,” published during Śrīla Prabhupāda’s life, illustrates Krishna and Arjuna energetically on the battlefield, emphasizing divine action.…
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VIDEO: Why “Do the Changes Make a Significant Difference” is the Wrong Question
The question “Do the changes make a significant difference to the message?” sounds fair—but it completely misses the point. It assumes that…
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More Than Most – Revisited (Bg. 18.63)
In examining the editing of Bhagavad-gītā 18.63, Ajit Krishna Dasa highlights how posthumous changes, particularly by Jayadvaita Swami, weaken the text’s intended…
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Jayadvaita Swami Condemns His Own Edits: A Case Study in Needless Change
In 1986, Jayadvaita Swami noted that Śrīla Prabhupāda opposed needless changes, a principle that underscores ārṣa-prayoga. The posthumous alteration of a passage…
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Why “Do the Changes Make a Significant Difference?” Is the Wrong Question
The essence of the discussion emphasizes that altering a pure devotee’s words undermines their sanctity. Srila Prabhupada’s texts embody divine truth, and…
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Does “Having Once Been” Imply Creation? A Closer Look at Bhagavad-gītā 2.20
The discussion centers on Bhagavad-gita 2.20, addressing misunderstandings surrounding the phrase “having once been.” The author argues that both the Sanskrit and…
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Jayadvaita Swami’s Posthumous “Should Not” Edit – A Change in the Philosophy of Bhagavad-gītā (Bg. 13.1–2)
The purport to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Bhagavad-gītā reveals a critical error where “does not identify” is replaced with “should not identify.” This change…
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Malati Devi Dasi: “One shouldn’t change. You can write your own.”
Malati Devi Dasi emphasized the importance of preserving the integrity of sacred texts during a class at Bhaktivedanta Manor. She illustrated her…
