https://lightofdharma.com/tags/guru/ Recent content in Guru on Light of Dharma Publishing Hugo en-us Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://lightofdharma.com/false_vaishnava_gurus_and_psychopathic_behaviour_patterns_in_iskcon/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://lightofdharma.com/false_vaishnava_gurus_and_psychopathic_behaviour_patterns_in_iskcon/ <h1 id="false-vaishnava-gurus-and-psychopathic-behavior-patterns-in-iskcon">False Vaishnava Gurus and Psychopathic Behavior Patterns in ISKCON</h1> <h2 id="narcissistic-personality-and-cult-of-worship">Narcissistic Personality and Cult of Worship</h2> <p>False Vaishnavite gurus within ISKCON reproduce with disturbing precision the psychopathic behavior patterns described in clinical psychology. They build their identity around the adoration of their disciples, perverting ceremonies such as vyasa-puja — which should redirect devotion toward Krishna — to feed their own ego.</p> <p>Figures like Kirtanananda, Bhagavan das, and Harikesa cultivated genuine cults of personality within the institution, demanding seva, dakshina, and absolute obedience while offering no genuine spiritual guidance in return. They lived parasitically off the labor and money of devotees, enjoying luxuries while their disciples endured hardship, in a complete absence of reciprocity and empathy.</p>