No God, No Knowledge; Know God, Know Knowledge
By Ajit Krishna Dasa
Theists often put a lot of energy into crafting arguments for God’s existence—cosmological, teleological, moral—like they’re building a logical fortress brick by brick. But here’s the twist: the strongest argument for God isn’t built *with* logic—it’s logic itself.
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By Ajit Krishna Dasa
In the contemplative journey of epistemology, doubt serves not merely as a cognitive disturbance but as a profound engagement with the metaphysical inquiry into truth. In this presentation my aim is to explore doubt within the framework of Vaisnava presuppositionalism, thereby enriching both philosophical dialogue and spiritual insight. From the Vaisnava perspective, the process of doubting inexorably leads back to the Supreme Reality, Lord Krishna. This discourse explores how the act of doubting fundamental truths, such as the existence of God, paradoxically affirms His existence through the indispensable elements of truth, logic, and the uniformity of nature—all of which are manifestations of Krishna’s divine essence.
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By Ajit Krishna Dasa
Recently, I ran into someone who came up with this excuse to ditch his faith in Vaisnava philosophy:
“God is acintya, meaning inconceivable. He transcends logic—as evidenced by His being both impersonal and personal. Therefore it is impossible for us to truly know God. Therefore I’m now an acintya-vedantist!“
My response:
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By Ajit Krishna Dasa
You’ve got to hand it to vegans—most of them really care. They see the pain animals go through, they feel something deep inside, and they’re moved to action. That kind of empathy is rare in a world where people are often too distracted to care about anything but their own Netflix queue. From a Vaisnava perspective, this impulse to protect animals is beautiful. It’s a spark of the divine, a sign that there’s something deeper going on. But then, things start to unravel—big time—when atheism crashes the party. When you try to mix that compassion with atheism, things go sideways fast. It’s not going to work.
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By Ajit Krishna Dasa
Ever notice how some folks try to extract universal “truths” from every religion, as if they’re squeezing juice from a dozen oranges to make a single glass of cosmic OJ? That’s the vibe with metareligion—the idea that all religions are essentially saying the same thing, just in different languages, and that we can find a “higher perspective” by mashing them together. Sounds nice, right? Except, from a Vaisnava presuppositionalist perspective, it’s got some serious cracks in the foundation.
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By Ajit Krishna Dasa
Below is an educational conversation between myself and AI. I’ve asked the AI to play the role of an intellectual and honest atheist who’s willing to admit his or her mistakes.
Agnostic Atheist:
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By Ajit Krishna Dasa
A critic of my article “What Is Presuppositionalism and Why Does It Matter for Vaisnavas? wrote:
“Isn’t this just the argument from reason? It seems like that’s what you’re making. Presuppositionalism, on the other hand, is incoherent. From what I remember, presuppositionalism assumes God exists without proof.
Continue reading “Answering critics: Is Presuppositionalism for Vaisnavas?”
By Ajit Krishna Dasa
Presuppositionalism is a way of looking at the world that asks: What needs to be true for us to make sense of anything? It focuses on the basic assumptions—or presuppositions—that shape how people see and interpret reality. These assumptions often go unnoticed, but they form the foundation for all our reasoning, beliefs, and experiences.
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By Ajit Krishna Dasa (Denmark)
The accusation that presuppositionalism confuses ontology (what exists) with epistemology (how we know what exists) stems from a misunderstanding of the relationship between these two concepts. Presuppositionalists, especially from a Vaisnava perspective, would argue that this relationship is not a confusion but a necessary interconnection. Let’s break it down:
Continue reading “The Ground of Knowing: Why Ontology and Epistemology Are Inseparable in Vaisnava Presuppositionalism”
By Ajit Krishna Dasa
In his teachings, Srila Prabhupada sometimes invoked the andha-pangu-nyaya, or “the logic of the blind and the lame,” to illustrate how two limited parties can achieve success by cooperating. Through this metaphor, he conveyed the power of synergy, where limitations become strengths when aligned with Krishna consciousness. Here’s how Srila Prabhupada used this analogy and why it is a valuable tool in preaching Krishna consciousness.
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