Controversial Monk Amogh Lila Das Banned: Faces Consequences for Controversial Actions

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The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), a global organization dedicated to spreading Sanatan Dharma worldwide, has imposed a ban upon a monk Amogh Lila Das due to his controversial remarks during recent discourses about a philosopher. In a press release issued on Tuesday, ISKCON stated that Amogh Lila Das (also referred to as Prabhu) acknowledged his mistake that he made “unacceptable” remarks about Swami Vivekananda and his guru. As a result, he has decided to isolate himself from social life for a month as a means of atonement, according to the press release.

⚡️Popular spiritual motivation speaker, ISKCON monk, Amogh Lila Das was banned for a month for making inappropriate comments on Swami Vivekananda and Ramakrishna Paramhans.

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5 points on him:

Amogh Lila Das, aged 43, is a monk, spiritual activist, lifestyle coach, and motivational speaker with a 12-year old association with ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness). Presently, he holds the position of vice president at the Dwarka chapter of ISKCON.
Ashish Arora, originally known as Amogh Lila Das, was born into a Punjabi family in Lucknow. Currently, he resides in New Delhi.
After graduating with a degree in software engineering from Delhi College of Engineering in 2004, Ashish Arora began his career in a multinational corporation based in the United States. However, in 2010, at the age of 29, he made the decision to leave his corporate job and embrace a life of celibacy as a Brahmachari. This marked his entry into ISKCON, where he has been committed to his spiritual journey ever since.
Ashish Arora, also known as Amogh Lila Das, has amassed a significant fan base on social media platforms. His videos on topics related to religion and motivation frequently become viral sensations, gaining widespread attention and popularity online.
Following the controversial remarks made by Ashish Arora (Amogh Lila Das) regarding Swami Vivekananda’s food habits and his spiritual teacher Ramakrishna Paramhansa, a controversy ensued. Many individuals criticized the monk and called for appropriate action to be taken. In response, ISKCON has imposed a ban on him from participating in public events for a month. It has been stated that the monk has expressed regret for his remarks.