Myth: Ritvik initiation system was introduced in ISKCON because Srila Prabhupada was ill, so July 9th, 1977, directive was meant to set the system up just temporary- only for the period of Srila Prabhupada’s physical presence.
Truth: Srila Prabhupada did not state he established the ritvik system because he was ill or for the period of his physical presence. This is nothing but speculation that contradicts real evidence that ritvik arrangement was made by Srila Prabhupada for the future, especially after his physical departure. by Bhakta Alex, Russia. In 1977, before […]