Presentation at The Association for the Sociology of Religion 1995
by Pranada dasi Dina and Yamuna have just given you a glimpse into the bright side of Krsna consciousness. I’m here to tell you of my experiences. From Yamuna’s talk we can understand Prabhupada’s equal treatment of his male and female disciples. As in all of his...Damsels in Distress
On Chivalry in ISKCON and the Rights of our Mothers
by Jagannatha Krsnadasa dasa One of the most redeeming qualities of a gentleman is chivalry, typified by religiousness, morality, courtesy, honor, courage, justice and readiness to help the weak. And who amongst us men in the West will allow themselves to be thought...Japa for Women in the Temple
The following letter was presented to the devotees in Philadelphia and a majority vote allowed women to chant in the temple room after ten years being prohibited. News of this change in Philadelphia spread quickly in ISKCON, which fueled a growing “unrest” about...The Anomaly of the Single Mother in ISKCON
by Bimala dasi I originally presented this paper to the leaders at the North American GBC meetings in 1996 in Alachua. I am feeling very optimistic today, because in reviewing it for today’s presentation, I had to cross out many of my skeptical comments because I can...
