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How many IITians are in ISKCON?
Thirty ISKCON devotees — all of them IITians — have given up their lucrative careers to set up a chain of coaching centres, Partha, that will help students crack IIT and medical entrance tests like JIPMER and NEET.
Is ISKCON doing religious conversion?
Iskcon does not indulge in religious conversion but only believes in transformation of people’s heart. One can belong to any religion or any nationality and can still practice Krishna Consciousness. People do not have to convert to Hinduism to practice Krishna Consciousness.
Do IITians believe in God Quora?
Majority of IITians (more than 70\% I’dsay) are not religious because they don’t have time to be one.
Can students join Iskcon?
You can join any iskcon centre in your locality… 1.) Association:- Association of Pure Devotees is a must. Devotee is a person by seeing him you get the remembrance of Krishna.
How do you convert to Hare Krishna?
To become a Hare Krishna, you must read the sacred texts, chant and meditate, and live your life based on the principles of Lord Krishna….Practice Bhakti Yoga.
- Chanting.
- Studying sacred texts.
- Spending time with other Hare Krishna devotees.
- Upholding the four principles.
- Eating a vegan or vegetarian diet.
Do Iskcon monks earn money?
The ISKCON Structure According to Prabhupada’s instructions, no funds received through donations, sale of books, restaurants or gifts and artefacts from one temple can be transferred to another. Each temple has to devise ways to raise funds. Hence the size of the temples depend on the donations from its patrons.
What does it mean to reject the ISKCON philosophy?
Of course this means rejecting everything Srila Prabhupada and Krishna teach us about guru. And it also means redefining the philosophy of Krishna consciousness into something that is no longer logical. The philosophy ISKCON preaches today does not make sense therefore thoughtful people can not accept such rubbish.
Who appoints the acharya of ISKCON?
No real acharya has ever been appointed by committee, however Srila Prabhupada did authorize the GBC to appoint more rtviks as necessary from the senior sannyasis of ISKCON.
What is the current condition of ISKCON?
The current condition of ISKCON is a clear indication that something is awry, something is seriously amiss. The overwhelming majority of Srila Prabhupada’s disciples have all left ISKCON or been excommunicated or driven out to make room for the disciples of the initiating gurus.
Will ISKCON ever prosecute a predator?
As it is (even though management has admitted awareness of the crimes), there has never been a single case where ISKCON has prosecuted a predator. Not in the past, nor at this present time. To the contrary, they have given protection, even given office to known offenders.