The recent judicial ruling granting ISKCON Bangalore the ownership and administration of the local temple has NOT put an end to a long and costly legal battle with ISKCON Mumbai. This outcome has left to the discovery deep wounds within the devotional community. Many devotees and observers openly criticize the enormous expenditure of resources in lawyers and courts, pointing out that money could have been destined to spiritual or social projects of greater benefit to the congregation. These disputes, far from inspiring, generate distrust and skepticism among the faithful, especially when it is perceived that leaders prioritize institutional prestige and power over spiritual values. In addition, manipulation of faith – through rituals and special cost offerings to finance litigation – can be viewed as a strategy to exploit the sincere