Standards in Relation to the GBC Body

1. Must respect the GBC as Srila Prabhupada's chosen successor as the ultimate managing authority of ISKCON and maintain a respectful serving attitude towards the GBC.

2. As a guru in parampara from Srila Prabhupada, he must follow Srila Prabhupada in order to work in ISKCON. Therefore, he must accept the GBC Body as his authority and follow the directives of the GBC.

3. Must submit to any disciplinary sanctions imposed by the GBC Body, including not initiating new disciples.

Standards in Relation to GBC Zonal Secretaries

1. Must act under the supervision of and in coordination with GBC Zonal Secretaries.

2. Must not change his residence without consulting the local GBC Zonal Secretary beforehand, since such a move may affect the temples and devotees.

3. Must disclose financial records to the GBC Zonal Secretary if the need arises.

Standards in Relation to ISKCON Spiritual Authorities

"ISKCON spiritual authority" refers to Temple Presidents, Regional Secretaries, local GBC Zonal Secretaries, and those of similar stature.

1. Must be accountable to the local ISKCON authorities for his actions.

2. Must cooperate with local ISKCON authorities.

3. Must not initiate any devotee who has not received proper recommendation from the appropriate ISKCON spiritual authority.

4. Must instruct disciples and other devotees to cooperate with ISKCON authorities.

5. Must avoid confrontation with ISKCON authorities and settle any misunderstandings amicably.

6. Must not undermine ISKCON authorities in any way.

7. Must not direct disciples to make changes in service or asrama without first securing the consent of the disciple's local authority.

8. Must act according to his position of service in ISKCON and not merely his position as guru.

Standards in Relation to a Temple

1. Must work and preach for the interest of the temple.

2. Must coordinate any ceremonies or special programs with the temple schedule.

3. Must surrender the engagement in devotional service of his disciples who live in an ISKCON temple to the temple management.

4. Must not transfer disciples from a temple without permission of the Temple President. A guru may, however, request a disciple to leave a particular temple, without obtaining the president's consent, when the guru considers it a matter of "spiritual life and death" for the disciple, as for example, being regularly exposed to direct blasphemy of his guru, or being unable to follow the four regulative principles. In this case the guru must consult with the local GBC Zonal Secretary.

Monitoring of Gurus by the GBC

Annual Reports

Each GBC member must submit a form annually to the Executive Committee indicating briefly the status of all approved ISKCON gurus normally residing, regularly preaching, or initiating in his zone. (The Executive Committee will assign a GBC member(s) for monitoring each guru.)

Emergency Reports

If any approved guru has:

1. taken reinitiation/shelter of a non-ISKCON guru or institution;

2. rejected ISKCON or Srila Prabhupada; or

3. undergone a change of service, of asrama, or of living situation, which the local GBC member feels threatens to hamper the approved guru's ability to give guidance or to set a proper standard of conduct for disciples, then the GBC member shall submit an emergency report to the Executive Committee. If possible, this report shall include a written statement from the guru in question as to his intentions in regard to his disciples and his devotional service.

If not possible, then the report shall at least include a description of the approved guru's intentions as best they can be discerned through the investigation of the GBC member.

The report shall also contain any other information which would be of value to the GBC Body in determining the guru's status, as well as the recommendations of the local Temple Presidents, zonal councils, etc.

The Executive Committee shall review the emergency reports and take any necessary action.

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