A short introduction to the issue of posthumous changes to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books and to the principles behind Arsa-Prayoga.
1. What is Arsa-Prayoga?
About the Arsa-Prayoga Blog
Begin with the purpose of the site and the principle of preserving the accepted words of the ācārya.
2. Which text has authority?
Earlier Drafts Are Not Final Authority
A central question in the controversy is whether an earlier manuscript can override the edition accepted and published during Śrīla Prabhupāda’s lifetime.
3. Mistakes and the ācārya’s words
How Can a Pure Devotee Make Mistakes and Still Never Be Wrong?
An examination of the distinction between ordinary imperfections of language and the authority of the spiritual master’s teaching.
4. What did Śrīla Prabhupāda say about editing?
The “Rascal Editors” Conversation — Then and Now
A close look at one of the best-known conversations cited in discussions of the book changes.
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