Dr. Misra + Srila Prabhupada = Krishna das + Sacinandana Swami
After posting my Upgradable gurus video, those interested in the background of this incident should watch this video. I received an argument, trying to defend Sacinandana Swamiâs close relationship with Krishna das.
Argument from the internet
Prabhu, Srila Prabhupada went to Dr. Mishraâs ashram, took prasadam, had a kirtan; it doesnât make Prabhupada a mayavadi.

My response
Being alone on another continent without any money and and without any followers is one thing, and purposefully organizing concerts with mayavadis after founder acarya specifically said not to do it is another thing.
Prabhupada and Dr. Misra werenât friends, they didnât get along well, Dr. Misra didnât allow Prabhupada to give lectures in his center, Prabhupada didnât go voluntarily to live with Dr. Misra, but because he didnât have any other place to go. As soon as he was able to get some of his own followers, he left doctor Dr. Misra and they didnât remain âgood friendsâ with âJoint preaching effortsâ.
Background info:
- Krishna das calls Siva and Krishna âsame $hitâ: https://vimeo.com/118104930
- Sacinandana baba and Krishna das have a good time discussing $hit: http://www.sacinandanaswami.com/en/s1a751/photos/krishna-das-and-sacinandana-swami-in-berlin.html