The Dark Side of Hare Krishna: Abuse, Mind Control & ISKCON Scandals

What really happens inside the Hare Krishna movement (ISKCON)? Steven J. Gelberg, a former high-ranking member, joins Dr. Steven Hassan to expose the authoritarian control, deception, and hidden abuses within ISKCON. From its early ties to counterculture and psychedelics to the internal corruption, misogyny, and scandals that led to his exit, this eye-opening discussion reveals the truth behind the cult’s influence.

🔍 Topics covered:

• The dark side of the Hare Krishna movement & ISKCON’s history

• Cult tactics: Mind control, transcendental trickery & fundraising deception

• ISKCON’s ties to Tulsi Gabbard & Chris Butler’s controversial group

• Why thousands left ISKCON – and how to recover from cult involvement

• Steven Gelberg’s journey from devotee to scholar & his groundbreaking book on psychedelics and music

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