Prabhupada’s position is not merely historical. He remains the theological center, the Founder-Acarya, the primary authority, and the unifying figure around whom ISKCON’s future must be organized. Future gurus, leaders, and devotees are meant to represent him and continue his mission, while ensuring that his prominence remains undiminished for generations to come.
Browsing: Interview
Interviewer: What do you recommend for those who find parts of Founder-Acharya’s writings confusing or disturbing?
Garuda das: First, absorb. Read. Reflect. If you don’t understand, acknowledge it. Then bring it into dialogue with others. Be honest. Third, only after that process, share it. Present it with integrity.
If something doesn’t make sense right now, put it on the shelf. Return to it later. Have faith that the realization will come.
Reading Srila Prabhupada’s books is not like reading a novel. It’s a sadhana—a devotional practice. If we approach it with that mindset, our understanding will deepen over time.