Preacher Amogh Lila Das ‘Banned’ by ISKCON for Derogatory Comments
Amogh Lila Das, a popular preacher with over 1.43 lakh followers on his YouTube channel, ‘Reviving Values’, has been banned by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) for a month. This comes after a video surfaced in which Amogh made derogatory comments about Swami Vivekananda and Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, two prominent figures in Hinduism.
Amogh’s Criticism and ISKCON’s Response
In the video, Amogh criticized Swami Vivekananda for eating fish and dismissed Ramakrishna’s teaching that there are many paths to the same destination. Following backlash from their followers, ISKCON released a statement condemning Amogh and imposed a one-month ban on him. The statement also mentioned that Amogh will go on a month-long atonement in the hills of Govardhan and will seclude himself from public life.
Amogh’s Online Popularity
Amogh gained popularity through his outspoken nature and his ability to connect with his audience on social media. His videos, mostly in Hindi, incorporate scriptures alongside more informal talk, making them relatable and easily understood by his followers. He covers a wide range of topics and is known for his critical reviews of movies and discussions on various social issues.
Amogh’s Background and Position in ISKCON
Amogh, born Ashish Arora, felt a deep spiritual calling early in his life. He completed his BTech in computer science before fully immersing himself in the Hare Krishna movement. Today, he holds the position of vice-president at ISKCON Dwarka and is considered one of the most popular faces of ISKCON. His lectures are widely shared on platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
ISKCON’s Response and Future Plans
ISKCON has an internal mechanism to train people on how to speak and present themselves respectfully. However, monitoring every single lecture is challenging due to the organization’s size. ISKCON is looking into implementing more rigorous training and guidelines in the future. They also plan to meet monks from the Ramakrishna Mission to offer apologies and continue their amicable relationship.
- Preacher Amogh Lila Das banned by ISKCON for making derogatory comments about Swami Vivekananda and Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.
- Amogh has a popular YouTube channel with over 1.43 lakh followers.
- ISKCON criticizes Amogh’s comments and imposes a one-month ban on him.
- Amogh’s online popularity stems from his outspoken nature and ability to connect with his audience.
- Amogh’s background includes a BTech in computer science and a deep spiritual calling.
- ISKCON plans to implement more rigorous training and guidelines in the future.
- They will meet monks from the Ramakrishna Mission to offer apologies and maintain a positive relationship.
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