ISKCON GOVERNING BODY COMMISSION SOCIETY
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MINUTES OF
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
SRI
MAYAPUR DHAM, MARCH 3 - 12, 2019
Go to 2019 Zonal Assignments
Section 200: Governing Body Commission
202.3 Executive Committee of the GBC
Body
GBC EC Service Description Research
— 2019
[Action order]
(Proposed by the GBC EC)
A committee consisting of the Executive Secretariat,
Devakinandan Das (General Counsel), and
Radha Krsna Das, is hereby formed to deal with the service
description of the GBC Executive Committee, with the possible timeline for the
2019 Midterm General Meeting, or latest by the 2020 Annual General Meeting.
204.3 GBC Meetings
Dates For 2020 GBC Annual General
Meeting — 2019
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Feb 07
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Org Dev Nityananda Trayodasi
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Feb 08
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Org Dev
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Feb 09
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Org Dev
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Feb 10
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Feb 11
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GBC Plenary on Org Dev Matters
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Feb 12
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GBC Plenary
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Feb 13
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ISKCON Leadership Sanga (ILS)
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Feb 15
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Feb 16
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Feb 22
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Feb
23-26 Kirtan Mela
Feb
27- Mar 05 Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama
March 09 Sri Gaura Purnima
205.2 GBC Zones, Deployment &
Zonal Configuration
Identifying More GBC Areas -- 2019
[Administrative order]
(Proposed and Sponsored by the GBC
Organizational Development Committee)
Whereas the GBC wishes to adopt a more rational, effective
approach to the deploying of its Commissioners, as indicated in the
“Directional Statement” 2015 resolution;
Whereas the first step requires identifying coherent “GBC
Areas” (independently from considerations on who may be assigned there at
present);
Whereas such GBC Areas should be based on criteria such as
geographical contiguity, size and nature of ISKCON presence, size of the local
population, potential for expansion, local culture (language, religion, etc.);
Whereas, following on from the thirteen GBC areas created
at the 2018 Midterm General Meeting, the below GBC Areas fulfill the above
general guidelines and characteristics
Resolved:
The following territories are accepted as “GBC Areas”:
14. Japan, South Korea
and North Korea.
15. China (including Hong
Kong, Macau & Taiwan) and Philippines.
16. South East Asia
(including Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Vietnam, Cambodia
and Laos).
17. Oceania (Australia,
New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Fiji and the rest of Oceania), Indonesia and
East Timor.
The configuration of a “GBC Area” can be modified by a
simple majority vote by the GBC.
206.2 GBC Proposals, Resolutions and
Voting
Rule of Order Regarding Sponsorship
of Proposals — 2019
[Rule of Order]
(Proposed by Bhaktarupa Das and sponsored by
Bhanu Swami and Guru Prasad Swami)
Whereas existing ministries and standing committees often
need to approach GBC members to sponsor proposals on matters within their area
of responsibility and expertise, which may create a bureaucratic burden on
them.
Resolved:
That duly constituted ISKCON ministries and standing
committees may submit proposals for consideration by the GBC Body for matters
directly within their mandate. If there is any question raised regarding
whether a submitted proposal is actually within the mandate of the submitting
ISKCON ministry or standing committee, then the GBC Deputies’ Executive in
conjunction with the GBC Executive Committee will decide.
Section 300: ISKCON
301.7 ISKCON Members
Letter of Appreciation to Tamohara
Das — 2019
[Vote of thanks]
Dear Tamohara Prabhu,
Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila
Prabhupada.
We hereby accept your letter of resignation with immense
gratitude for your service to the GBC Body.
Beginning with your contributions to developing and
maintaining the Child Protection Office as its director, you have steadily
accepted your service as a leader in ISKCON with integrity and dedication.
Your educational background, your insights, and your focus
on serving the devotees of Srila Prabhupada's ISKCON have brought so much
benefit to our society. In addition, your balance of understanding and
compassion along with firm adherence to Srila Prabhupada's instructions were
particularly highlighted during your tenure as the GBC Chairman.
Although we regret that we will no longer have your
association on the GBC Body, we pray that you will continue with great success
in your many services to Srila Prabhupada for years to come.
On behalf of the GBC Body, we respectfully offer you the
title of GBC Emeritus with gratitude for your dedicated service to Srila
Prabhupada and his International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
Thank you very much.
Hare Krsna,
Your servants,
Madhu Sevita Das
Bhaktivaibhava Swami
Ramai Swami
(GBC Executive Committee, on behalf of the GBC Body)
301.7 ISKCON Members
Letter of Appreciation to Sivarama
Swami — 2019
[Vote of thanks]
Dear Sivarama Maharaja,
Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila
Prabhupada.
It is impossible to put into words your contributions to
the GBC Body in over three decades of service.
We have leaders who are expert managers and we have leaders
who are deeply immersed in Krsna consciousness, thus bringing another sort of
expertise to management. You, however, are that very rare Vaisnava who is a
brilliant manager yet deeply Krsna conscious, committed to your service in
Srila Prabhupada's mission yet conscious of the needs of others,
philosophically astute, yet humorous and lighthearted.
There is scarcely a committee or project that has not
benefitted from your input. And whenever a new topic arises, yours is often the
first input we seek out.
It is an understatement to say that a vacancy will be felt
on the GBC Body in light of your retirement. We pray that after taking time to
focus on recuperating your health, you will consider giving us your association
again on the GBC Body.
Thank you very much, Maharaja, for your association,
wisdom, friendship, and dedication.
Hare Krsna,
Your servants,
Madhu Sevita Das
Bhaktivaibhava Swami
Ramai Swami
(GBC Executive Committee, on behalf of the GBC Body)
301.7 ISKCON Members
Letter of Appreciation to Guru
Gauranga Das — 2019
Dear Guru Gauranga Prabhu,
Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila
Prabhupada.
On behalf of the GBC Body, we respectfully offer you the
title of GBC Emeritus with gratitude and appreciation for your years of
contributions and services to ISKCON and dedication to Srila Prabhupada.
You
pioneered Krishna consciousness and laid the foundation for ISKCON’s future
growth in Switzerland in 1971, later establishing ISKCON as a legally recognized
Swiss Church foundation.
Thereafter,
you organized Srila Prabhupada’s official reception by the Government of Geneva
and, in 1978, organized the first public Rathayatra in a major European city
outside the UK.
Later, you
successfully resisted defamatory remarks (libel) made by the Catholic Church
against the Hare Krishna movement in Switzerland, and thereby defended the
position of ISKCON as a bona fide spiritual organization.
You were
appointed to the GBC Body in 1986, and served as the first GBC Minister of
Justice. During your tenure, you established ISKCON’s first Conflict Resolution
Procedures (CRP).
Recently,
you worked tirelessly to lead the legal team that successfully sued to prevent
the sale of the Sri Sri Radha-Govinda Temple in New York and restored it to its
rightful place in ISKCON.
We thank you very much for your past and present services
that have brought much benefit and protection to our society.
Your servants,
Madhu Sevita Das
Bhaktivaibhava Swami
Ramai Swami
(GBC Executive Committee, on behalf of the GBC Body)
304.2 ISKCON Immovable Properties
Sale of the Gaura Mandala
Temple, Rome — 2019 [Action order]
(Proposed by Harikirtan Das and sponsored by
Madhu Sevita Das and Hrdaya Caitanya Das)
Whereas there have been 20 years of litigation for the
purpose of recovering the Gaura Mandala Property from a splinter group;
Whereas there is an executive court order that allows
ISKCON to take possession of the abovementioned property;
Whereas Sri Panca Tattva is kept in a most condemnable
situation, and there are two very valid alternatives for Their worship and
care;
Whereas there is an opportunity to acquire a better and
safer place for the preaching in the Rome area:
Resolved:
The GBC body gives permission to the Rome Temple President
and the local GBC, in conjunction with the Deity Ministry, to sell the Gaura
Mandala property when the courts allow, buy a new temple property for Rome, and
relocate the Panca Tattva to a more suitable environment.
This is provisional on the Property Trustees providing a
signed approval giving reasons for the sale to the ISKCON Property Office.
306.2 ISKCON International Projects
Ratification of the Mayapur
Executive Board (MEB) — 2019 [Action order]
(Proposed and Sponsored by Anuttama Das)
Resolved:
The Governing Body Commission recognizes the following GBC
members as GBC Representatives for the Mayapur Project. They are also
authorized as the GBC representatives serving on the Mayapur Executive Board
(MEB):
Jayapataka Swami
Gopal Krsna Goswami
Bhakti Charu Swami
Bhakti Purusottama Swami
Anuttama Das
Hrdaya Caitanya Das
GBC Executive Chairman (ex-officio)
The GBC also recognizes the three ISKCON India Bureau
members serving on the MEB. As of March 12, 2019 they are:
Basu Ghosh Das
Devakinandan Das
Dayaram Das
306.2 ISKCON International Projects
GBC-ISKCON India Bureau Mayapur
Agreement — 2019
[Action order]
Resolved:
The GBC seeks to establish a legally-binding agreement
between the GBC and the ISKCON India Bureau regarding the management and
ownership of the Mayapur Project, including the Temple of Vedic Planetarium.
The GBC directs the Mayapur Executive Board, with the
assistance of other senior leaders of their choice, to dialogue with the Bureau
to achieve this legally-binding agreement with regular reporting starting at
the 2019 Midterm General Meeting.
307.4 ISKCON — other
Ban of 'One Time Use' Plastic — 2019
[Guideline]
(Proposed by Hrdaya Caitanya Das, sponsored by
him and Devamrita Swami)
Whereas plastic is often used once-off and then thrown
away;
Whereas the lifetime of plastic varies from 50 years to
more than 1000 years;
Whereas plastic contaminates mother earth and her
inhabitants;
Whereas many ISKCON temples use plastic and foam cups,
plates, spoons, water bottles, mahaprasadam packages, plastic bags,
etc., once-off and then discard them despite there being biodegradable
alternatives;
Whereas Srila Prabhupada states that first you become
conscious and then you become Krishna conscious;
Whereas there is an increasing awareness in the general
public about such issues and ISKCON should set a proper example:
Resolved:
That ISKCON centres and members are strongly encouraged to
not use single-use plastic.
Section 400: ISKCON Ministries and Committees
406.2 Ministry of Cow Protection and
Agriculture
Milk from Protected Cows — 2019
[Guideline]
(Proposed by Hrdaya Caitanya Das, sponsored by
him and Devamrita Swami)
Whereas the current commercial dairy systems of the world
in which the older cows, practically all bulls, young and old, and most female
calves are slaughtered is thoroughly condemned and abhorrent;
Whereas Srila
Prabhupada wrote in this regard: “These greatly sinful acts are
responsible for all the troubles in present society.” (SB 1.17.3 Purport);
Whereas ISKCON is established for more than 50 years and
has matured to a stage where it is possible to establish alternative supplies
of “ahimsa milk” or dairy from farms where all cows and bulls are protected for
life;
Whereas ISKCON's 6th purpose is “to bring the
members closer together for the purpose of teaching a simpler and more natural
way of life”;
Whereas Srila Prabhupada desired that urban ISKCON centers
should be connected to rural ISKCON farming communities where devotees would
produce food and milk to supply the urban centers;
Whereas Srila Prabhupada stated that we should keep the
cows very happy and without fear and they will produce double quantity of milk;
Whereas several ISKCON projects have demonstrated the
feasibility of supplying ahimsa milk;
Whereas ISKCON's Ministry for Agriculture and Cow
Protection is prepared to support the development of ahimsa dairy;
Whereas in ISKCON many installed Deities do not get milk
from slaughter-free cows;
Whereas continuing ISKCON's indirect support of the cow
slaughter industry by consuming dairy from this industry, if based solely on
financial reasons, calls into question the sincerity of ISKCON's commitment to
cow protection:
Resolved:
By Janmastami 2022 all ISKCON centers should develop a plan
whereby all milk and milk products — butter, ghee, yogurt etc. — offered to the
deities are procured from protected cows. The centers may approach the
International Ministry of Cow Protection for assistance.
406.4 Ministry of Cow Protection and
Agriculture
ISKCON Ministry for Cow Protection
and Agriculture Standing Annual Presentation to the GBC Body — 2019
[Rule of Order]
(Proposed by Kalakantha Das, and sponsored by
Praghosa Das and Hrdaya Caitanya Das)
Whereas when cow protection supports brahminical culture,
then, as per the instructions of our Founder-Acarya, it will bring prosperity
to ISKCON and its members;
Whereas it is often seen that in projects where cow
protection and agricultural practices are below the minimum standards allowed
in ISKCON Law, it is a result of zonal and local management not knowing the
standards;
Whereas GBC members and other leaders of ISKCON may not
have the time to learn appropriate standards for ISKCON farms;
Whereas although the maintenance of proper standards is the
responsibility of the local managers, ultimately it is the responsibility of
the zonal management to make sure that the local managers are fulfilling their
responsibilities;
Whereas other primary activities of ISKCON such as book
distribution and Deity worship have standing annual presentation time at the
AGM, and discussion of ISKCON’s 6th purpose with a focus on cow
protection and agriculture is similarly worthy of the GBC Body’s attention and
awareness:
Resolved:
Each year at the AGM in Mayapur, the ISKCON Ministry for
Cow Protection and Agriculture will be allocated 30 minutes at the discretion
of the EC to present a report on cow protection and agriculture in ISKCON,
particularly with a focus on regional developments on standards and
certificates of readiness.
406.4 Ministry of Cow Protection and
Agriculture
Cow protection Certificate of
Readiness — 2019
[Governing Law]
(Proposed by Kalakantha Das, and
sponsored by Niranjana Swami and Praghosa Das)
Whereas Srila
Prabhupada has stated, “Progressive human civilization is based on
brahminical culture, God consciousness and protection of cows.” [ SB1.19.3]
Whereas according to Srila Prabhupada’s instructions a
minimum standard for Cow Protection should be maintained in ISKCON (Ratified in
ISKCON Law 507 of 1999);
Whereas there are currently cows and bulls that are not
being cared for properly;
Whereas it is unacceptable that ISKCON centres start cow
protection programs without enough preparation or knowledge of cow protection
and its connection with agriculture and the reasons for protecting cows and
bulls, which increases the burden on ISKCON, its members and the GBC body;
Whereas the ISKCON Ministry for Cow Protection and
Agriculture has the capacity to assess the ability of an ISKCON centre to
protect cows and understand its connection with agriculture;
Whereas cow protection initiatives are started without
enough consideration for their ongoing maintenance;
Whereas there are several cow protection initiatives that
are of a questionable nature:
Resolved:
In order to start a cow protection project that will be
accredited within ISKCON and accepted as an ISKCON supported project, a “Cow
protection Certificate of Readiness” needs to be obtained.
The following are the requirements for obtaining such a
certificate, which will allow new cow protection projects to commence their
operations:
1. The GBC
Minimum Cow protection Standards ISKCON Law 507(1999) needs to be read and
fully understood before applying for the certificate.
2. An exam
must be taken and passed. The questions in the exam will be based on the
content of Law 507.
3. A
well-thought-out business plan with the signature of the GBC member must be
presented to the Ministry of Cow Protection and Agriculture.
Details regarding the content that must be addressed in the
business plan are provided below in order to assist in its preparation:
Centers may not make any commitments or agreements
regarding procuring and/or acquiring cows until the “Cow Protection Certificate
of Readiness” is granted. The “Certificate of Readiness” applies only to an
ISKCON registered property to which it is granted and is not a generic
permanent approval.
The Certificate of Readiness is valid for up to 180 days
beyond the initial scheduled acquisition date. If the 180-day period has
elapsed without the set up being completed, the center will be reassessed by
the ISKCON Ministry for Cow protection and Agriculture for a new Certificate of
Readiness to be issued.
The Cow protection Certificate of Readiness will be
assessed by a local representative (from the temple concerned); the local GBC,
regional leadership (which may include a representative from the National
Council or RGB, etc.); and an ISKCON Cow protection and Agriculture (IMCPA)
accredited representative. The GBC Executive Committee will be informed of the
assessment outcome.
The initial contact:
The centre wanting to commence a Cow protection Program
makes an application via the IMCPA’s website.
After receiving this application which includes a business plan signed by the
local GBC, IMCPA contacts local GBC and regional authorities to assess the
viability of the application by their business plan and test. If process shows
the centre has made a proper analysis of requirements for Cow protection which
includes agriculture and is moving in the right direction regarding the proper
allocation resources, etc. for cow protection, then the first stage approval is
given. This then enables the temple to make arrangements to acquire cows and
commence fund-raising, etc.
The second and final stage will be assessed based on the
findings of a site visit by an IMCPA accredited representative, or
comprehensive consultation with concerned devotees.
407.6 ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry
Formal Acceptance of Deity
Ministry Position Papers — 2019 [Position statement]
(Proposed by Nrsimha Kavaca Das and sponsored by
Bhanu Swami and Praghosa Das)
Whereas there are different opinions on whether Srimati
Radharani’s feet may be shown in public and whether the general public can
participate in the bathing of temple deities on festival days;
Whereas the ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry has prepared position
papers establishing uniform policies on these matters:
Resolved:
The two position papers, “ISKCON Temple Abhisekas” and “Showing Radharani’s Lotus Feet” are accepted as ISKCON’s
official position on these topics
413.1 Ministry of Sannyasa Services
Amendment to ISKCON Ministry of
Sannyasa Services Policies Manual — 2019
[Action order]
(Proposed by Prahladananda Swami and Sponsored
by him and Bhakti Caitanya Swami)
Whereas changes to the ISKCON Ministry of Sannyasa
Services' Policy Manual must be approved by the GBC;
Whereas there is a need to clarify the appeal process
concerning decisions made by the Sannyasa Standing Committee:
Resolved:
That the ISKCON Ministry of
Sannyasa Services' Policy Manual appeal process section will now
read:
If the sannyasi wishes to appeal a decision, he has six months to do so. The sannyasi must first present his
appeal to the GBC Executive Committee. The sannyasi's appeal must be made in writing and state all evidence and reasoning
why the decision should be overturned or modified. The sannyasi should also
send a copy of his appeal to the Sannyasa Standing Committee. If a majority of
the GBC Executive Committee agrees, the appeal will be presented to the GBC
Body. A decision concerning an appeal will be made by a majority vote of the
GBC Body. However, during any appeal, the original decision remains in effect.
A sannyasi who does not abide by the decision shall be subjected to penalties
according to ISKCON Law.
Grounds for appeal can be based on:
1. an error
in applying the legal principles or rules for arriving at the decision (e.g.,
incorrect standard of proof applied) or
2. an error
in fact (e.g. the facts were incorrectly understood by the decision-maker) or
3. on the
grounds of procedural irregularity (e.g. inadmissible evidence such as hearsay
evidence was accepted by the decision maker) or
4. severity of
sentencing (as referenced in section six – Disciplinary Steps – of the Sannyasa
Policy Manual.)
421.1 Devotee Care Committee
Global Devotee Care Course
Education — 2019 [Guideline]
(Proposed by Gauranga Das and sponsored by
Anuttama Das and Revati Raman Das)
Whereas caring for devotees (vaisnava-seva) is one
of the three cardinal principles given by Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu;
Whereas Srila Prabhupada was himself a personification of
devotee care (example, he built the Lotus Building before the Mayapur temple to
facilitate devotees);
Whereas there is benefit to ISKCON to develop devotee
communities that are spiritually vibrant and materially stable;
Whereas, often devotees leave or develop bitterness towards
the movement due to inadequate devotee care:
Resolved:
That the GBC encourages all ISKCON Temples to hold the
four-day Devotee Care Course entitled,
“Embedding Care in Krishna Conscious Communities” for all
caregivers and administrators.
The course can
be conducted in 24 hours:
spread
over 8 days of 3 hours each or two weekends
of 6 hours per day or any other permutation
or combination that suits the local yatras.
423.3 Vaisnava Calendar Committee
Calendar updates: Necessary
adjustments to the observances shown on ISKCON calendars — 2019
[Statement]
(proposed by GBC Vaisnava Calendar Committee and
sponsored by Bhanu Swami and Hrdaya Caitanya Das)
Whereas ISKCON Calendar calculations were originally
derived from the Gaudiya Panjika published by the Chaitanya Math in Mayapur;
Whereas it has come to the attention of the committee that
there are two observances, originally taken from that source that are incorrect
and need adjustment:
According to the research of the committee, the observance
of "Lalita Sasti" two days before Radhastami appears to be based on
the Bengali tradition of the appearance of the manifestation of Durga named
"Lalita". The Gaudiya Panjika does not list appearance days for any
of the sakhis of Srimati Radharani. According to Radha Krishna Ganodesa Dipika
by Srila Rupa Goswami, Lalita Sakhi actually appeared twenty seven days before
Radha:
tatradya lalita-devi syad astasu variyasi
priya-sakhya bhavej jyestha sapta vimsati-vasaraih||79||
Among the eight principal sakhis, Lalita is the best. She
is older than Radha by twenty-seven days.
Also, according to research, the observance of "the
appearance of Radha Kund" on the astami of the dark fortnight of Karttik
month is incorrect and the event should be observed on Caitra Purnima.
And whereas, ISKCON devotees, encouraged by the BBT
Trustees, have recently started major book distribution programs centered
around Bhadra Purnima, and it would be appropriate to add this observance to
the ISKCON calendar:
Resolved:
Therefore, the GBC Body endorses the recommendation of the
GBC Vaisnava Calendar Committee that it may proceed as follows:
1. That the
observance of "Lalita Sasti" be removed from the calendar.
2. That the
observance of the "Appearance of Radhakund" be shifted to Caitra
Purnima.
3. That the
observance of Bhadra Purnima be added to the calendar.
426.15 Legal Development Committee
Formal Recognition of Legal
Development Committee — 2019 [Administrative order]
(proposed by Sesa Das and sponsored by him and
Prahladananda Swami)
Whereas ISKCON requires common standards, policies, and
procedures for managing investigations of misconduct or abuse, in instituting
corrective and rehabilitative consequences for offenders, as well as in
restorative justice for all involved when guilt is established;
Whereas ISKCON requires policies and processes to address
disputes and dispute resolutions that are based on equity, impartiality,
fairness, and timeliness, and these should be of such caliber that all ISKCON
entities will honor and utilize them;
Whereas internal ISKCON investigations, in principle, are
based on the enforcement of ecclesiastical standards and acceptable moral and
ethical behavior of ISKCON devotees, and as such they will not supersede any
secular criminal investigations;
Whereas there is a need to encourage respectful, honest and
ethical behavior among ISKCON members;
Whereas a judicial system in ISKCON should promote a
feeling of confidence and well-being in its members, it should seek to
spiritually rehabilitate offenders wherever possible, and it should serve to
protect devotees from harm, restore faith and well-being in those offended, and
create in the society an environment of high spiritual integrity:
Resolved:
That the GBC Body hereby recognizes that an “ISKCON Legal
Development Committee” has been created by the ISKCON Ministry of Justice and
has been delegated the following responsibilities:
1. To
develop and confirm all judicial policies and procedures with the GBC Body to
effectively address transgressions and misconduct of ISKCON members.
2. To
develop judicial policies and procedures for effectively dealing with disputes
and dispute resolution when ISKCON Resolve is unable to resolve the problem.
This includes reestablishing the ISKCON Dispute Resolution Office (IDRO).
3. To create
a team of trained and qualified investigators, including those who speak
languages other than English, that will be available for deployment as needed.
4. To create
a team of trained and qualified judges, including those who speak languages
other than English, that will be available to deal with matters as needed.
5. To create
training programs (online and classroom courses) for investigators and judges.
6. To set up
a system to mentor new investigators and judges and to monitor performance of
investigators and judges on an ongoing basis.
7. To keep
confidential records of all cases in a secure environment.
8. To
coordinate its efforts with the GBC Body and all ISKCON Ministries and
Committees.
9. To create
a website that will provide resources and information to ISKCON devotees and
ISKCON entities regarding ISKCON judicial matters.
Committee Members:
Chair: Prahladananda Swami, GBC, Minister, Sannyasa
Ministry
Vice Chair: Champakalata Dasi, Attorney (South Africa) and
Director of the ISKCON Office for Prevention of Leadership Misconduct
Devakinandana Das: Attorney (Singapore), Director ISKCON
Legal Office
Hansarupa Das: Professional investigator, former Director
of ISKCON Ethics, Standards and
Compliance Office (Mayapur), Temple President, ISKCON
Brooklyn
Kamlesh Krishna Das: Child Protection Professional,
Director, ISKCON Child Protection Office
Praharana Dasi: Professional Social Worker (MSW), Chair,
North America GBC Leader Sexual Misconduct Committee
Radha Dasi: Attorney (USA), Vaishnavi Minister, member of
North American GBC Leader Sexual Misconduct Committee
Sesa Das: Attorney (USA); GBC, Minister, ISKCON Ministry of
Justice
Vraja Vihari Das: Dispute resolution professional, Director
ISKCON Resolve
This resolution and the committee so created do not
supersede the existence, duties, policies or independent status of the ISKCON
International Child Protection Office.
429.2 Law Book Committee
Law Book — Sections — 2019
[Rule of order]
(Proposed by Nrsimha Kavaca Das and sponsored by
Madhu Sevita Das and Praghosa Das)
Whereas the current Law Book Committee has been working to
make the body of GBC resolutions more accessible to the members of ISKCON;
Whereas this has resulted in the development of a web-based
database;
Whereas in order to focus the search feature of the
database the search criteria must be very specific;
Whereas the resolutions have been sorted into clearly
defined categories;
Whereas the proposed sections are based on the chapters of
the 1996 printed Law Book;
Whereas the following was unanimously passed by the GBC at
the AGM in 2016 but not recorded:
Resolved:
All proposals and resolutions must be sorted into the
following sections:
100 – Srila Prabhupada
200 – Governing Body Commission
300 – International Society for Krishna Consciousness
400 – ISKCON Ministries and Committees
500 – Deputies, GDOs and Zonal Supervisors
600 – ISKCON spiritual leadership
700 – Gurus and disciples
800 – Appointments
900 – Financial and legal
2000 – Appendices
429.2 Law Book Committee
Law Book — Categories — 2019
[Rule of order]
(Proposed by Nrsimha Kavaca Das and Sponsored by
Madhu Sevita Das and Praghosa Das)
Whereas the categories use to classify resolutions passed
by the GBC have evolved over time, as can be seen by the following:
1987:
All resolutions be categorized as a
rule of order, law, or provisional order at the time of passing.
1997:
That all GBC resolutions shall be
categorized as one of the following:
a. Action Order
(administrative, appointment, action oriented, directive or provisional orders,
plus send to or form a committee, etc. that is temporary in nature and expires
on completion) b. GBC Rule of Order (permanent in nature) c. ISKCON Law
(permanent in nature)
d. ISKCON Vision and Goal
(time bound) (future planning, strategies, standing objectives which push on
the preaching of the Society and position papers, statements of appreciation,
etc. that are permanent in nature), and
e. Guideline (behavior or action for
ISKCON).
2010:
The following terms, when used as
descriptions of the intent of GBC Resolutions and included in the language of
the resolution when passed by the Body, shall henceforward have the following
meanings:
1. LAW: A statement of principle applicable permanently to the
whole of ISKCON.
1.
GUIDELINE: A statement of principle recommended to be
adopted by the whole of ISKCON.
2.
RULE OF ORDER: A rule governing the internal functioning
of the GBC Body. The Rules of Order as a whole also form a default set of rules
for the internal functioning of other ISKCON administrative bodies, to be
followed as applicable to their various circumstances, unless the other body
has specifically resolved that it shall function differently.
Laws, Guidelines, and Rules of Order,
in order to have the effect of Laws, Guidelines, and Rules of Order as
described in these definitions, must be declared as such within the language of
the resolution when passed by the GBC Body. The GBC Executive Committee shall
cause updated compilations of all current Laws, Guidelines, and Rules of Order
to be maintained and regularly made available to the society.
Other declarations of categories shall
be optional, and the intent of a resolution shall be determined by the wording
of the resolution itself and not by the category declared.
Whereas the existing categorizations of GBC resolutions
have been found to be inadequate, and to some degree inappropriate, for the
present functioning of the GBC;
Whereas the intent of the above resolutions – to help
minimize confusion and improve the resolutions’ usability – was partly
accomplished, it has been found that not all resolutions fit neatly into one of
these categories, and some mis-categorizations have increased confusion rather
than reducing it;
Whereas a better policy will be to let the resolution speak
for itself, with optional categorization included in the resolution wording
when such is deemed helpful to convey the intent of the resolution;
Whereas for those resolutions that establish enduring
principles, the GBC should provide standard definitions for the category terms;
Whereas the GBC directed the current ISKCON Law Book
Committee to keep as much of the work of the previous committee as possible,
and;
Whereas the following was unanimously passed by the GBC at
the AGM in 2016 but not recorded.
Resolved:
The following categories must be used to define any
proposal being presented to the GBC Body to describe the intent of the
proposal.
This language which will be included in the final
resolution shall henceforward have the following meanings:
1.
Constitutional principles
Enduring principles based on Prabhupada's teachings on how
ISKCON should be organized.
Enduring features of ISKCON as per Prabhupada's teachings.
2.
Governing laws:
Rules governing the practical functioning of ISKCON which
are globally applicable.
3.
Statutory regulations:
The Memorandum and Articles of Association which govern the
internal functioning of the ISKCON GBC Society West Bengal.
4.
Rules of order:
Procedures for the functioning of the GBC Body.
5.
Administrative guidelines:
Detailed description of the practical application of laws.
Includes Administrative Orders, Action Orders, Position Papers and Statements.
a.
Administrative order:
Orders by which an administrative wing or branch of ISKCON
with specific functions is created. E.g. a ministry or other functional unit
that has an existence beyond the scope of the individuals performing the task.
b.
Action order
A directive to a specific individual or
group of individuals to perform a time bound task. c. Position statements
Considered conclusions of the Body on particular subject
matters.
d.
Statements
Declarations setting forth decisions of the Body.
e.
Guidelines
Guidance relative to setting
standards or determining a course of action. f. Votes of thanks
Statements of appreciation or recognition of outstanding
service or contributions to ISKCON.
429.2 Law Book Committee
Law Book — One Category per
Resolution — 2019
[Rule of order]
(Proposed by Nrsimha Kavaca Das and sponsored by
Madhu Sevita Das and Praghosa Das)
Whereas the current Law Book Committee has been working to
make the body of GBC resolutions more accessible to the members of ISKCON;
Whereas this has resulted in the development of a web-based
database;
Whereas in order to focus the search feature of the
database the search criteria must be very specific;
Whereas resolutions that have more than one category are
more difficult to enter and refine the search.
Resolved:
All proposals shall only include one category as defined in
the above resolution “Lawbook —
Categories — 2019.”
For proposal concepts that require more than one category,
e.g. “Action order,” “ISKCON law,” etc., each section requiring its own
category must be presented as a separate proposal.
429.2 Law Book Committee
Law Book — Guru Name Abbreviations —
2019
[Rule of order]
(Proposed by Nrsimha Kavaca Das and sponsored by
Madhu Sevita Das and Praghosa Das)
Whereas as ISKCON expands and an ever-increasing number of
devotees get initiated it is common that many devotees have the same name;
Whereas Srila Prabhupada has stated that the identity of a
person can be understood by who their father is;
Whereas there is a need to be able to clearly identify
which devotee(s) a resolution is referring to;
Whereas such identification will assist the search feature
of the Law Book Database;
Whereas such a list is already in existence and has been
used by the PAMHO email service for many years:
Resolved:
Any devotees referred to in any proposal to the GBC will be
identified by adding the abbreviation of their spiritual master’s name after
their initiated name.
The Guru Services Committee is directed to maintain this
list and generate abbreviations for new initiating spiritual masters.
The following list is accepted as the standardized list of
abbreviations for all past and current ISKCON gurus:
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A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
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(ACBSP)
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Atmanivedana Swami
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(AVS)
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Bhakti Bhrnga Govinda Swami
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(BBGS)
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Bhakti Bhusana Swami
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(BBS)
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Bhakti Caitanya Swami
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(BCAIS)
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Bhakti Charu Swami
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(BCS)
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Bhakti Dhira Damodara Swami
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(BDDS)
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Bhagavan Das
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(BGD)
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Bhavananda Das
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(BG)
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Bhakti Gaurava Narayana Swami
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(BGNS)
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Bhakti Gauravani Goswami
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(BGVG)
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Bhurijana Das
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(BJD)
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Bir Krishna Das Goswami
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(BKG)
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Bhaktimarga Swami
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(BMS)
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Bhakti Raghava Swami
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(BRS)
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Bhakti Svarupa Damodara Swami
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(BSDS)
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Bhakti Sundar Goswami
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(BSG)
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Bhakti Tirtha Swami
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(BTS)
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Bhakti Vijnana Goswami
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(BVG)
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Bhakti Vikasa Swami
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(BVKS)
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Bhakti Vaidurya Madhava Swami
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(BVMD)
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Bhakti Visrambha Madhava Swami
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(BVMS)
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Bhakti Vrajendranandana Swami
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(BVNS)
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Bhaktividya Purna Swami
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(BVPS)
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Bhaktivaibhava Swami
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(BVS)
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Bhaktivyasa Tirtha Swami
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(BVTS)
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Bhakti Vighna Vinasa Narasimha Swami
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(BVVNS)
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Caitanya Candra Caran Das
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(CCCD)
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Caitanya Candra Das
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(CCD)
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Caru Das
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(CD)
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Candra Mukha Swami
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(CMKS)
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Candramauli Swami
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(CMS)
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Devamrita Swami
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(DAS)
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Dhanurdhara Swami
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(DDS)
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Danavir Goswami
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(DG)
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Druktakarma Das
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(DKD)
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Dhanvantari Swami
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(DVS)
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Gunagrahi Das Goswami
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(GDG)
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Giridhari Swami
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(GDS)
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Gour Govinda Swami
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(GGS)
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Gopal Krishna Goswami
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(GKG)
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Guru Prasad Swami
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(GPS)
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Giriraja Swami
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(GRS)
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Ganapati Swami
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(GS)
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Hrdayananda Das Goswami
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(HDG)
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Harikesa Das
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(HKS)
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Hanumatpresaka Swami
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(HPS)
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Indradyumna Swami
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(IDS)
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Isvara Swami
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(IS)
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Jayadvaita Swami
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(JAS)
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Jagadish Das
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(JDG)
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Janananda Goswami
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(JG)
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Jivananda Das
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(JND)
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Jayapataka Swami
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(JPS)
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Kesava Bharati Das Goswami
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(KBG)
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Kavicandra Swami
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(KCS)
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Krsna Das Swami
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(KDS)
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Kalakantha Das
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(KKD)
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Kadamba Kanana Swami
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(KKS)
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Kripamoya Das
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(KMD)
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Kratu Das
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(KRD)
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Krishna Kshetra Swami
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(KRKS)
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Lokanath Swami
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(LOK)
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Matsya Avatara Das
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(MAD)
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Mahaman Das
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(MMD)
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Mahatma Das
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(MD)
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Mukunda Goswami
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(MG)
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Manonatha Das
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(MND)
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Madhusevita Das
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(MSD)
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Mahavisnu Goswami
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(MVG)
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Mahavishnu Swami
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(MVS)
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Niranjana Swami
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(NRS)
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Navayogendra Swami
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(NYS)
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Prahladananda Swami
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(PAS)
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Purnacandra Goswami
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(PCD)
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Paramananda Das
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(PD)
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Prithu Das
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(PDA)
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Param Gati Das
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(PGS)
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Partha Sarathi Das Goswami
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(PSDG)
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Purusatraya Swami
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(PTS)
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Prabhavisnu Das
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(PVS)
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Radha Govinda Swami
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(RGS)
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Radhanath Swami
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(RNS)
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Romapada Swami
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(RPS)
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Rohini Suta Das
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(RSD)
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Rtadhvaja Swami
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(RTS)
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Ravindra Svarupa Das
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(RVSD)
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Sankarshan Das
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(SDA)
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Satyadeva Das
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(SDD)
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Satsvarupa Das Goswami
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(SDG)
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Sridhar Swami
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(SDHS)
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Suresvara Das
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(SED)
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Smita Krsna Swami
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(SKS)
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Sacinandana Swami
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(SNS)
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Somaka Swami
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(SOS)
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Sivarama Swami
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(SRS)
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Suhotra Swami
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(SS)
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Subhag Swami
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(SSM)
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Tamal Krishna Goswami
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(TKG)
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Trivikrama Swami
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(TVS)
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Virabahu Das
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(VBD)
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Vipramukhya Swami
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(VMS)
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Varsana Swami
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(VS)
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Vaisesika Das
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(VSD)
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Vegavan Das
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(VVD)
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Vedavyasapriya Swami
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(VVPS)
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429.2 Law Book Committee
Law Book — Content Layout — 2019
[Rule of order]
(Proposed by Nrsimha Kavaca Das and Sponsored by
Madhu Sevita Das and Praghosa Das)
Whereas entering data into the Law Book Database is very
time consuming and will be greatly simplified if the content and structure of
proposals and resolutions match the database data entry fields;
Whereas there are many resolutions that have titles that do
not assist the user in understanding the content of the resolution, such as in
2001 a proposal was submitted named, “Show cause notice”. The proposal was
actually informing the GBC that a show cause notice relating to Adridharan Das
was pending before the high court. This is not apparent from the title.
Whereas crafting ISKCON legislation is often a very
detailed and time-consuming task and if
ISKCON’s legislators have sufficient information on hand
they will gain a deeper understanding of the thought process and background
that led to such resolutions being drafted and passed;
Resolved:
All proposals and resolutions must
include the following data fields in the order as listed below: Section
Title
Year
Meeting
Category
Presentation of proposal
Resolution
Tags
Published
Amendment
Proposed by
Sponsored by
Footnotes to resolution
Explanatory notes:
Section — according to “Sections used to sort resolutions —
2019”
Title — Clear title that gives the reader a clear
understanding of the content of the resolution. Title must also include the
year it was passed. This will facilitate finding relevant resolutions. Year —
year resolution passed
Meeting — AGM, MGM or other
Category — must be defined according to “Categories of
resolutions — 2019.” Presentation of proposal — where applicable, all proposals
should include.
Resolution
Tags — this will enable search feature.
Published — is this resolution to be published or
unpublished.
Amendment — is this an amendment to another resolution.
Identify other resolution.
Proposed by — name of proposer(s)
Sponsored by — name of sponsors
Footnotes to resolution — any footnotes to resolution
434.3 Sastric Advisory Council
Sastric Advisory Council’s Pati-guru
Paper — 2019
[Statement]
(Proposed and Sponsored by the SAC)
Resolved:
That the GBC accepts the conclusion and recommendation as
found on page 39 of the SAC’s Patiguru paper.
Section 600: ISKCON spiritual leadership
605.1 ISKCON Spiritual leadership —
other
GBC College for Leadership
Development Trustees — 2019
[Action order]
(Proposed and Sponsored by the GBC
Organizational Development Committee)
The following devotees are voted on as Trustees for the GBC
College for Leadership Development:
Gopal Krishna Goswami
Bhakti Charu Swami
Rupanuga Das (BCS)
Devakinandan Das (MVG)
Gauranga Das (RNS)
Bal Govinda Das (RNS)
Kaunteya Das (JPS)
Section 700: Gurus and Disciples
701.2 ISKCON Spiritual Masters
Conditions for Second-generation
Diksa-gurus — 2019
[Governing law]
Whereas ISKCON
Law 7.3.2 now reads:
“As taught by Srila Prabhupada, the etiquette of not initiating in the
presence of one's diksaguru will be upheld in ISKCON. However, Srila Prabhupada
and historical precedents also teach us that disciples may sometimes initiate
in the physical presence of their diksa-gurus, if so directed by them. In such
a case, the disciple should go through the normal procedure for commencing the
service of diksa-guru (7.4.1).
Resolved:
ISKCON Law
7.3.2 is amended to read as follows:
As taught by
Srila Prabhupada, the etiquette of not initiating in the presence of
one's diksa-guru will be upheld in ISKCON. However historical precedents also
teach us that disciples may sometimes, in exceptional cases, initiate in the
physical presence of their diksa-gurus.
The GBC
clarifies that an individual devotee taking up the service of diksa-guru
in the physical presence of their guru may be allowed as an exception when the
following conditions are met. The Guru Services Committee will confirm that the
candidate for becoming a second generation guru has met all these conditions:
Mandatory
Conditions:
1.
The candidate must have been
practicing Krishna consciousness for not less than 25 years
2.
The candidate’s diksa-guru has
affirmed in writing to the GBC Body that he agrees the candidate is suitable
for this service and that he gives his blessings
3.
A letter of approval for the
candidate to take up the role of diksa-guru has been received from the
Regional Council, or if none exists, the National Council, Area Council or, if
none of the above exists, the GBC member of that area where the candidate
primarily serves or resides.
4.
All standard procedures for
commencing the service of diksa-guru according to ISKCON law, including
required training and other conditions, as well as additional appropriate
training from diksa- and/or siksa- gurus, have been met.
5.
Final acceptance of the candidate to
begin initiating is affirmed by a ¾ vote of the GBC Body.
Additional
Mandatory Condition (may be waived by a ¾ vote of the GBC Body):
•
The candidate’s own diksa-guru
has to retire completely from accepting disciples, or agree to immediately
retire upon acceptance of the candidate to accept his own disciples.
Factors to be
considered by the GBC in determining if a waiver may be approved:
•
The area in which the candidate will
initiate has a substantial number of devotees wanting initiation, and a
shortage of gurus to do this service.
•
Language barriers extenuate the need
for gurus who speak the local language in a specific area(s).
•
The currently initiating guru is
overburdened with responsibilities.
•
The currently initiating guru is
experiencing serious health problems.
Optional
conditions that may be applied in an individual case, per a 3/4 vote of the
GBC:
•
When the candidate takes up the
service of diksa-guru he will only be able initiate in a specific
area(s).
•
The number of disciples the new diksa-guru
may initiate can be limited by the GBC.
The GBC Guru Services Committee shall develop a more
detailed process to implement the above resolution. This process will come for
final review by the GBC Body.
Section 800: Appointments
802.1 GBC Officers and Members
GBC Officers and Members — 2019
[Action order]
1. HH
Bhaktivaibhava Swami is elected GBC Chairman.
2. HH Ramai
Swami is elected First Vice-Chairman.
3. HH Bhakti
Caitanya Swami is elected Second Vice-Chairman 4. HH Gopal Krsna Goswami is
elected GBC Secretary.
5. The
resignation of HG Tamohara Das is accepted, and he is awarded the title of GBC
Emeritus
6. The
resignation of HH Sivarama Swami is accepted
7. HG Guru
Gauranga Das is awarded the title of GBC Emeritus.
804.1 Sannyasa waiting list and
initiation
Sannyasa Waiting List — 2019
[Action order]
(Proposed and Sponsored by the Ministry for
Sannyasa Services)
The following are the candidates for sannyasa along
with their respective waiting periods:
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Navadwip Dwija Gauranga Das (Bangladesh)
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This year
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Priti Vardhana Das (Mayapur)
|
This year
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Pushpashila Shyam Das (Bangladesh)
|
This year
|
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Vrindavan Chandra Das (Vrindavan)
|
This year
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Asim Krishna Das (India)
|
One year
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Bhaktipada Das (Hungary)
|
One year
|
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Ekalavya Das (India, Middle East, North America)
|
One year
|
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Sundarlal Das (Mauritius)
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One year
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Venudhari Das (Mayapur)
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One year
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Raghava Pandit Das (Delhi/India)
|
One year
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Kamalalochan Das (Mumbai)
|
Two years
|
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Radha Shyamsundar Das (Vrindavan)
|
Two years
|
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Vanamali Das (Mumbai)
|
Two years
|
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Adhoksaja Das (Russia)
|
Three years
|
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Gopendra Das (Vrindavan)
|
Three years
|
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Sankarshan Nitai Das (Mayapur)
|
Three years
|
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Vishvavasu Das (Germany/Baltics/Russia)
|
Three years
|
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Trailokyanatha Das
|
Three years
|
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Savyasachi Das (JPS)
|
Three years
|
|
Valmiki Das
|
Three years
|
|
Atmaram Das
|
Three years
|
|
Sutapa Das (UK)
|
Three years
|
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Govindananda Das (West Bengal)
|
Four years
|
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Savyasachi Das (BCS)
|
Six years
|
805.1 Reaffirmation of Ministries
and Standing Committees
Reaffirmation of Ministries and
Standing Committees — 2019
[Action order]
The following are the Ministry and Standing Committees and
their membership assignments for 201920:
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Congregational
Development Ministry
|
Co-Ministers – Jayapataka Swami, Kaunteya Das
|
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ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry
|
Minister – Nrsimha Kavaca Das
|
|
ISKCON Youth Ministry
|
Minister – Manorama Das
|
|
Ministry of Book Distribution
|
Minister – Vijaya Das
|
|
Ministry of Communications
|
Minister – Anuttama Das
|
|
Ministry of Cow Protection and Agriculture
|
Minister – Kalakantha Das
|
|
Ministry of Education
|
Minister – Sesa Das
|
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Ministry of Fund Development
|
Minister – Devakinandan Das
|
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Ministry of Health and Welfare
|
Minister – Prahladananda Swami
Other member – Bir Krishna Das Goswami
|
|
Ministry of Justice
|
Minister – Sesa Das
|
|
Ministry of Justice: ISKCON Dispute Resolution Committee
(IDRC)
|
Minister of Justice, a representative of ISKCON Resolve,
the second Vice-Chairman of the GBC, and the Director of the ISKCON Dispute
Resolution Office
|
|
Ministry of Justice: ISKCON Dispute Resolution Office
|
Director – GBC EC, pending nomination
|
|
Ministry of Padayatra
|
Minister – Lokanath Swami
|
|
Ministry of Sannyasa Services
|
Minister – Prahladananda Swami
Other members: Bhakti Gauravani Goswami,
Bhaktivaibhava Swami, Bhakti Caitanya Swami, Hrdaya
Caitanya Das
|
|
Vaishnavi Ministry
|
Minister – Radha Dasi (California)
|
|
ISKCON General Counsel
|
Devakinandan Das (MVG)
|
|
GBC Nominations Committee
|
Members – Bhakti Caitanya Swami (Chairman),
Praghosa Das,
Gopal Bhatta Das (Convenor), Anuttama
Das, Tamohara Das, Revati Raman Das, Radha Krsna
Das, Gauranga
Das, Aniruddha Das, Devakinandan Das
(MVG), Kaunteya Das, Tapana Misra Das
|
|
GBC Organizational Development Committee
|
Gopal Bhatta Das & Kaunteya Das (Co-chairs) –
Anuttama Das, Bhakti Caitanya Swami, Badrinarayan
Swami, Hrdaya Caitanya Das, Jayapataka Swami,
Praghosa Das, Revati Raman Das, Sivarama Swami,
Aniruddha Das, Caitanya Avatari Das, Devakinandan
Das (Juhu), Devakinandan Das (MVG), Gaura Krishna
Das, Gauranga Das, Praharana Dasi, Rasa Krida
Parayana Das, Rupanuga Das, Subhananda Das,
Tapana Misra Das, Tirtharaja Das, Vraja Vihari Das
|
|
GBC-BBT Team
|
Members – Badrinarayan Swami (Coordinator), Gopal
Krishna Goswami, Sivarama Swami, Madhu Sevita Das, Hrdaya
Caitanya Das, Praghosa Das
|
|
GBC Vaisnava Calendar Committee
|
Members – Bhanu Swami, Gopalapriya Das,
Sadasivananda Das, Bhaktarupa Das (Convener)
|
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Guru Services Committee
|
Members – Anuttama Das, Prahladananda Swami
(Chairman), Virabahu Das, Bhakti Caitanya Swami,
Bhaktimarga Swami, Ramai Swami, Atul Krishna Das (Mayapur)
|
|
ISKCON Central Office of Child Protection
|
Director – Kamlesh Krishna Das
|
|
ISKCON Property Office
|
Members – Current GBC Executive Committee,
Bhaktarupa Das, Devakinandan Das (MVG), Govardhan Das,
Tapana Misra Das
|
|
Sastric Advisory Council
|
Core Members: Urmila Dasi (Chair), Hari Parsad Das,
Narayani
Dasi, Adi-purusa Das, Sarvajna Das, Brijabasi Das,
Associate Members: Giriraja Swami, Krishna Kshetra
Swami, Radhika Raman Das, Drutakarma Das,
Gauranga Das, Gopinatha-acarya Das, Harideva Das,
Caitanya-caran Das, Bhakti-Vijnana Goswami, Gopal
Hari Das, Kanai Krishna Das, Krishna Abhishek Das
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World Holy
Name Festival Committee
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Global Coordination Team – Lokanath Swami, Janananda
Goswami, Ekalavya Das
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810 Appointment of Global Duty
Officers
Appointment of Global Duty Officers
— 2019
[Action order]
(Proposed and Sponsored by the GBC Nominations
Committee)
The following devotees are appointed as GDOs:
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1. Vaisesika Das
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(reconfirmed)
One World Book Distribution Team
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2. Radheshyam Das
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Training and making devotees from/in the West
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3. Bhakti Vinoda Swami
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International outreach development
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4. Caitanya Avatari Das
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ISKCON Initiated-disciples’ database
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5. Devakinandan Das
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International Projects’ masterplan development:
Puri/Mayapur
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Section 900: Financial and Legal
901 GBC Annual Budget
GBC Budget — 2019
[Action order] The GBC Budget for 2019-20 is (in INR):
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Annual General Meetings
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578,000
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Cow Protection & Agriculture
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340,000
|
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Child Protection Office
|
680,000
|
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Dandavats
|
414,800
|
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Deputies –Travel for Assistant
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68,000
|
|
Deity Worship Ministry
|
952,000
|
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Emergency Fund
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272,000
|
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Legal & related expenses
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680,000
|
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Executive Committee Travel
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204,000
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Finance & Bank Charges
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34,000
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GBC Strategic Planning Team
|
748,000
|
|
GBC Corresponding Secretary
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448,000
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GBC EC Secretary
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448,000
|
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ISKCON Congregational Development Ministry
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170,000
|
|
ISKCON Temple Database
|
115,600
|
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ISKCON Mayapur’s Ethics, Standards & Compliance Office
(ESCO)
|
170,000
|
|
ISKCON News
|
299,200
|
|
ISKCON Resolve
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544,000
|
|
ISKCON Sannyasa Ministry
|
68,000
|
|
ISKCON Connection
|
136,000
|
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Prevention of Leader Misconduct Office
|
136,000
|
|
Legal Committee
|
136,000
|
|
Mayapur GBC Office
|
421,600
|
|
Ministry of Education
|
428,400
|
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SABHA (Spiritual Advisors Bhagavata Assembly)
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544,000
|
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Sastric Advisory Council (SAC)
|
204,000
|
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Swami Productions (Bhaktimarga Swami)
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136,000
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Vaisnava Calendar Website
|
34,000
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|
Vaishnavi Ministry
|
68,000
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TOTAL
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9,479,200
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