Like most spiritual organisations,  ISKCON is made up of a wide variety of persons , each of whom are at different stations in life , both materially and spiritually , that’s quite natural.

The great systematic progressive path for everyone has been very expertly chalked out by the founder AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada,  and it was clear to him , for the widespread dissemination of Krishna , an international society would be a very useful tool , and indeed the successful preaching goes on day by day in all parts of the world. As Prabhupada said, I have built the framework.

But we should understand that ISKCON is always going to be  many things to many people. Some are more taken by the peripherals, some more the  cor . Actually, the two should interact, and so they do , that’s how progress is made in the lives of all the members

The Siksa and Diksa issues and misunderstandings are easily resolved as well as the understandings and positions  of other Gaudia sangas , and so, too, the so-called Ritvic issues , all have their place in our traditions and philosophy , if one approaches in the correct flexible and respecful frame of mind . These trivial points are only a problem for one who has not grasped , the broadness of Srila Prabhupada,  Srila Bhaktisiddanta and Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur , or has not understood how Krishna consciousness is transmitted , or  the philosophical reasoning and proofs with in the sastra , all branches of a tree look different,  but if the rub the leaves together similar flavours are tasted .

The other problems of management of the temples ,schools and farms and various preaching projects are another matter and remain troublesome,  not only in ISKCON but in Multiple organisations worldwide, and not just religious,  they are always needing to be watched over , carefully ,  like others we  have made errors and have  been lacking in management,  compliance and risk assessments . But let’s not presume ISKCON is full of doubtful characters , but rather in a spirit of cooperation , work to resolve all issues , that have been discussed , and support and care those adversely effected in realistic and practical ways , we have many capable devotees with ample knowhow.