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In this insightful podcast, Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa, President of ISKCON Bangalore, recounts his spiritual journey in Krishna consciousness, which began in 1977 upon encountering the transcendental literature of His Divine Grace Vishwa Guru A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

Through heartfelt reflections and deep philosophical insights, Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa shares pivotal moments from his life that shaped his unwavering commitment to Srila Prabhupada’s mission. The discussion offers a rich exploration of essential spiritual principles such as guru-tattva (the truth about the spiritual master), sadhu-sanga (association with saintly devotees), the true meaning and function of parampara (disciplic succession), and more.

A significant portion of the conversation focuses on the ritvik system of initiation, as instituted by Srila Prabhupada, and how it preserves the purity of the disciplic succession for future generations. Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa also addresses the dangers and consequences of the self-appointed guru system, urging sincere seekers to remain steadfast in following Srila Prabhupada’s teachings without compromise.

This podcast is not only a personal narrative but also a powerful reaffirmation of Srila Prabhupada’s legacy and the path he has laid out for all sincere spiritual aspirants.

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For those interested in a detailed and reasoned study of the ritvik system of initiation, Srila Prabhupada’s System for Initiations by Sri Ameyatma Dasa is a recommended read.

Written after 14 years of careful research, the book outlines the philosophical and practical basis of the ritvik system and examines how ISKCON’s leadership has diverged from Srila Prabhupada’s original instructions.

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00:00 - Intro
2:00 - Introducing Madhu Pandit Dasa to the viewers
4:41 - Beginning days of spiritual life in IIT
17:22 - Disappearance of Srila Prabhupada in 1977
21:36 - Is a living guru required?
23:49 - How is the devotee association in the ritvik community?
29:36 - How to feel the rasa of a living guru in ritvik community?
37:02 - Is there something missing in ritvik community?
43:21 - What kind of spiritual relationship should we pursue?
47:10 - How the deception crept into ISKCON?
50:44 - Is it okay to take re-initiation?
54:00 - Ritvik philosophy has emerged from the fall-down of gurus?
1:00:03 - Is the living guru system better than the ritvik community?
1:04:36 - Is the living guru really, an uttama-adhikari?
1:06:27 - Discovering the 9 July 1977 letter
1:11:12 - Consequences of becoming self-appointed gurus
1:14:39 - Exercising caution in accepting a guru
1:21:17 - Why were the gurus falling down?
1:27:15 - Why is it difficult for people to understand the guru issue?
1:29:59 - The matter was never about the property
1:33:00 - Trying to be more influential than Srila Prabhupada
1:34:07 - Can we expand & flourish without Madhu Pandit Dasa?
1:37:17 - Will our system collapse without Madhu Pandit Dasa?
1:39:37 - How will the movement expand?
1:43:40 - Getting empowered to preach and expand