64 Swami Prabhupada on Prostitutes: Contradictions, Controversy & Truth?

I discuss some very strange & conflicting views held by Swami Prabhupada on prostitutes & prostitution, which are contradictory looking at his own writings. I reference the controversial book 'Gold, Guns & God' by Doktorski which traces the fall of New Vrindavan. Live 9.23.20230:00 – Intro to controversial look on prostitutes, sex life, non-devotees & others mentioned in Swami Prabhupada's purports in the 'Srimad Bhagavatam' & in his conversation3:20 – Announcing my new murder mystery short story "Soundtrack For a Murder In Maine", quote from Canada's Travis Haugen of Guys With Wives band7:57 – Overview of volume 4 of 'Gold, Guns & God' by Doktorski, questioning for spiritual growth11:46 – Reading Doktorski, excerpt from 'Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1', acceptance of prostitution if for Krishna/by ISKCON members, necessity of prostitutes for society, don't hate prostitutes who are devotees, Krishna Consciousness is for all professions, legalizing prostitution & women becoming prostitutes cause its legal25:24 – Husbands using prostitutes destroys lives of wives/sisters/daughters, women with freedom become prostitutes but marriage is prostitution35:10 – Reading Doktorski, excerpt from 'Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1', Thakura's Bilvamanga & spiritual master/prostitute Cintamani story, emotional unbalanced men going to prostitutes38:52 – 'Bhagavad Gita' implying prostitution is degraded occupation, caste/varna system criticism41:41 – Reading Doktorski, excerpt from 'Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1', non-devotees have no good qualities vs degraded prostitutes who are devotees46:12 – Reading Doktorski, excerpt from 'Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1', reviving 5000 year old Vedic/Hindu society in modern world means legalizing prostitutes today49:12 – Prostitution is good if for Krishna, seeing prostitute/wife as god, wife as dog makes society worse 57:42 – Husbands not using prostitutes destroys lives of wives/sisters/daughters contradicts earlier ideas, householder men must have sex to work as basis of society, assuming 5000 year old civilization will work today, asking questions is good1:07:03 – Legalizing prostitutes vs krishna consciousness, catering to addictions1:11:04 – Closing thoughts on confusion with ISKCON's teachingsThis podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. On Apple Podcasts it's been the #1 most listened to show in the Philippines, and in the top 20 in France, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Israel, Switzerland and Australia.For independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual, cultural and political fluff, and want more out of life than what society often offers. This isn’t about trends, vibes, or blind devotion. Tune into my live show for unfiltered commentary on politics, culture, music, religion, and society from a rational, historical and politically conservative perspective.I’m Aaron Joy in Portland, Maine, USA (also known in spiritual circles as Premanand Das Bhagat). I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian. Visit my website for my books. I'm also trained as an Integral Vedic Counselor, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Ayurveda Specialist and follow the spiritual path of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) of the Ramanuja lineage.Email: [email protected]: https://linktr.ee/aaronmjoyLive show available on YouTube, Bitchute, Rumble, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, allfeeds.ai, Audacy, ca.radio.net, Castbox, Chromecast, Everend, fyyd.de, Goodpods, Listen Notes, Panoply Podcast Network, People Ai, Pocket Casts, Podbay, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Podcast.app, Podchaser, Poddtoppen, Podscan.fm, Podtail, Rephonic, Zeno.FM