08/31/98 - 2100

VNN Poll on Ritvik Issue

USA (VNN) - An online VNN Poll conducted in August 1998 was answered by 1106 VNN readers. Although the online poll technology is not perfect, in that multile votes by one person cannot be completely prevented. However, considering that parties on all sides of the issue have this facility minimizes the problem to some extent. VNN has monitored the voting process and feels the results are realistic and reliable, in part due to the fact that the final percentages remained the same throughout the voting period. Regardless, a margin of error plus-minus 5% is most likely applicable.

VNN survey results for 1081 entries

Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding

Do you think Srila Prabhupada wanted Ritvik initiations to continue after his departure?

Yes	430	38%
No	583	52%
Not Sure	65	5%

Are you initiated?

By Srila Prabhupada	442	39%
By SP godbrother	48	4%
By SP disciple	360	32%
By SP Ritvik	25	2%
Other	32	2%
Not Initiated	166	15%

VNN will shortly publish a more extensive analysis of the survey results, including how disciples of different gurus have voted on this issue.