16 July 2025
Dear ISKCON Devotees,
Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
Following the 24 June 2025 resolution by the Guru Services Committee and the
Sannyasa Standing Committee regarding Trivikrama Swami’s removal from the
positions of sannyasi and initiating guru in ISKCON, and the 27 June
follow-up statement by the GBC Executive Committee (EC), we wish to share a
further update with the ISKCON community.
Trivikrama Dasa has recently conveyed his desire to continue his spiritual
life within ISKCON. He has also confirmed his intention to marry his
disciple from Ukraine, and they plan to settle in Ukraine following their
marriage.
In light of these developments, the GBC EC directs that Trivikrama Dasa is
not to give classes or lead kirtans within ISKCON temples for a designated
period of time.
This restriction is to be implemented by ISKCON leaders globally, as it
serves to preserve the integrity of leadership within the society.
Outside of ISKCON temple settings—such as private gatherings or non-temple
venues—Trivikrama Dasa may participate in devotional activities, including
speaking and kirtan, as deemed appropriate by local leadership.
We continue to offer our prayers and support for disciples and devotees who
have been adversely affected or disturbed by these events.
Your servants,
GBC Executive Committee
Govardhana Das
Tapan Misra Das
Madhusevita Das