Ajit Krishna Dasa
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Lord Ramacandra Removed – Revisited
The article by Ajit Krishna Dasa discusses the deletion of the phrase “Lord Ramacandra” from the Bhagavad-gītā purport 10.31 by BBTI. Despite…
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Frivolous Change of Chapter-Heading – Revisited
The article argues that changing the title “Sankhya-yoga” to “Dhyāna-yoga” in Bhagavad-gita As It Is distorts Srila Prabhupada’s intent. This alteration compromises…
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The List That Doesn’t Exist! Or?
Ajit Krishna Dasa argues that without a tangible list of edits approved by Srila Prabhupada, any changes to his books are speculative…
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Why One Conversation Cannot Rewrite the Gītā: A Case Study in Misusing Prabhupāda’s Words
A devotee suggested altering Bhagavad-gītā 18.66 by changing “religion” to “occupation” based on a 1973 conversation with Prabhupāda. However, it highlights the…
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“The Duty of the Finger” (4.38) – Revisited
The article critiques changes made to the translation of Bhagavad-gītā 4.38 in different editions, arguing that they alter its original meaning. The…
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The Poison of “Correction”
The essence of the message emphasizes that the Hare Krishna mantra’s spiritual potency arises from heartfelt devotion, not flawless pronunciation. Texts by…
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He Would Have Cut Off My Head
I asked him what his father had to say about the recent changes being made to Srila Prabhupada’s books. He said, “My…
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The “Planet of Trees” Problem: How One Edit Justifies Them All
Ajit Krishna Dasa argues for changing “planet of Trees” to “planet of pitris,” claiming the former is a transcription error misrepresenting Śrīla…
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The Myth of the Comma Fanatic: Why Every Edit Matters
The debate around minor edits in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s texts reflects underlying concerns about authority and fidelity to divine revelation. While edits are…
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Bhagavad-gītā As It Is — Change of Cover Art
The original cover of Bhagavad-gītā As It Is, approved by Śrīla Prabhupāda, depicted a dynamic scene of Krishna and Arjuna, emphasizing spiritual…
