Tough Ones

Introduction

Srila Prabhupada's books are rich with spiritual instruction, wisdom, and cultural and practical guidance, so it’s natural that readers may need some explanation or a greater context to better understand some of the things Srila Prabhupada wrote.

The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust has therefore created Tough Ones – thoughtful, educated, and articulate comments by Srila Prabhupada's followers. These pieces are not intended as final statements but as considered opinions based on the authors’ understanding and familiarity both with Srila Prabhupada and with his teachings. We hope you find Tough Ones useful.

Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and are not the official opinion or position of the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.

Section 1: Women and Rape

• Jayadvaita Swami
• Rupa-Vilasa Dasa
• Urmila Dasi

Section 2: Fools and Rascals

• Jaya Govinda Dasa

Section 3: Gender-specific Pronouns

• Jayadvaita Swami
• Rupa-Vilasa Dasa
• Babhru Dasa

Section 4: Mythology?

• Visakha Devi Dasi

Section 5: Comments on Women

• Kalakantha Dasa
• Visakha Devi Dasi

Section 6: Srila Prabhupada and His Godbrothers

• Krishna Ksetra Dasa

Section 7: Discussions on Science