The Ritvik initiation system, which proposes that a deceased guru can continue initiating disciples through appointed priests, has sparked considerable debate. While its supporters claim that a spiritual master can still guide disciples posthumously through Ritvik representatives, many argue that this contradicts traditional scriptural teachings emphasizing the need for a living guru.

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