*INTRODUCTION* : Understanding the Present Situation
The present situation in ISKCON has created considerable confusion among devotees. The GBC has announced a moratorium on initiations beginning December 1, 2026. Naturally, devotees are asking: Why has this happened? What is the purpose of this decision? And how should we understand its implications for the future of our society?
To understand this development, we must first understand how the discussion began.
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