VNN May 15, 1999 VNN3871
Tantrums And Death Threats From A Nice
Amigo?
BY RADHA KRSNA DASA, MEXICO CITY
MEXICO, May 15 (VNN)
What is it these days about managing in ISKCON that draws out the worst in people?
One would expect spiritual leadership to engender devotional qualities, but
it seems instead to induce otherwise sane and gentle people to act in reprehensible
ways. Murders, embezzlement, fraud, child abuse, and malfeasance abound at the
hands of so many of the individuals who have taken up administrative duties
on Srila Prabhupada's behalf. In this regard, please allow me to relate a recent
personal experience involving HH Guru Prasad Swami, a person many would consider
a mild-mannered vaisnava, incapable of hurting even an ant.
A
couple of months back a group of devotees in Mexico, including myself, requested
the GBC Body to investigate Guru Prasad Swami's managerial shortcomings.
These failings include his general incompetence, his mismanagement of Srila
Prabhupada's assets, his toleration of immoral acts by local leaders (such as
adulteries and abortions), and his direct participation in criminal acts. The
GBC Body took up the matter responsibly, and appreciated our taking the issue
to them rather than turning him in to the police or immigration authorities
(he is in violation of his visa status). Although that would have been simpler
for us, we decided better to make it a GBC "case study" now that there
is widespread interest in reform.
Unfortunately, but predictably, Guru Prasad Swami's reaction to the investigation
has consisted of denial, manipulation, threats, fear, etc., as demonstrated
in an internal message sent to his followers on April 13:
"Honestly,
I DO NOT believe that you can treat him (Radha Krsna dasa) as a gentleman, simply
through conversations. Let me know what you think. In my opinion you should
tell him what he really is, an expert and dirty politician. But if you don't
accept this it will be better that I resign in complete disbelief of how gullible
you are. I think that we should find who are behind all this and lay them to
rest forever."
If we analyze this response, we first observe his attitude of denial. The appropriate
GBC procedures were followed in presenting this case in hopes of finding an
internal solution that spares the local Society from outside legal entanglements.
Nonetheless he dismisses the issue as a dirty manipulation by a single individual
(me) without acknowledging that this is a group action presenting clear evidence
of illicit acts and incompetence.
Second, we see the obvious attempt to manipulate. He tells his subordinates
that he wants their opinions, but at the same time threatens to resign if they
don't agree with him. We would suggest they go ahead and trust their own judgment,
since he requested it, even if this means disagreeing with Guru Prasad Swami.
We can then see if he goes forward with his resignation or if it is just a bullying
tactic.
Third,
he clearly states (in Spanish): "Hay que ver bien quienes estan traz de
todo esto y poner a descansar por siempre." This translates as those criticizing
him should be laid to rest forever. This instruction distributed among a selected
group of "faithful" disciples ready to do anything for Gurudeva could
potentially produce the desired effect. No wonder ten people who read this all
agree it sounds more like Al Capone than a Vaishnava sadhu. Haven't we seen
this already in ISKCON? Ask Sulocana Prabhu.
In point of fact, we are not really worried about our safety. This note is being
presented mainly to show what kind of people currently constitute the GBC and
guru lineage in ISKCON. All too often, behind the mask of purity and sainthood
lurks a darker face. For those of us who were the "target" of this
note, we little expected a nice amigo, particularly one who has been worshipped
for years as a liberated Gurudeva, to compose such irresponsible messages.
Guru Prasada and his cow-killing false disciplic succession (naraka-vasis)
Enviado Martes, 11 de Noviembre de 2003 - 01:37 am:
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Estimados Maharajas, Prabhus y Matajis:
PFANHR TLGASP
Nos vemos obligados a mostrarles a ustedes las tragicas fotos tomadas el 5/Nov/2003 de las vacas de México, las fotos hablas por sí mismas:
| Guru Prasad Swami
letting the cows to die |
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Radesh dasa dejó el cuerpo el 5/Nov/2003 por inanición.
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Después de ayunar 2 días Gaurangi dd |
Lalita dd y Lilavati dd (al frente)
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Lo sentimos mucho Syamasundara dasa y Moksa dasa pero las vacas tienen preferencia en la comida.
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Kamika dasa dejó el cuerpo la semana pasada. |
Tumbas nuevas de Octubre-Noviembre/2003.
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Uddharana Prabhu (a la derecha) hace su mejor esfuerzo
para mantener a las vacas poniendo en riesgo su salud y su vida
Si desean ayudarnos a proteger estas vacas y toros siguiendo los deseos de
Srila Prabhupada favor de realizar una o más de las siguientes acciones:
1. De una donación directa (con tarjeta de crédito) visitando el link correspondiente al donativo deseado:
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Donativo
simple |
$1.08
mensual |
$10.80
mensual |
$1080.00
mensual |
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Si ud desea donar una cantidad diferente de forma mensual, por
favor contáctenos al email adoptacow.mx@iskcon.com.mx
para realizar los arreglos necesarios para esto (también a traves de paypal
y tarjeta de crédito)
O envíe una transferencia bancaria a la siguiente cuenta:
Desde fuera de México:
Transferencia al Bank of America, Concord, California USA a la cuenta 6290692210
ABA 121000358 Favor de especificar claramente la siguiente información:
Banco: Bancomer
Cuenta #: 012 85501 1124050401-9
Sucursal: Córdova, Veracruz
A nombre de: Hari Herrera Pérez
Desde México:
Banco: Bancomer
Cuenta #: 012 85501 1124050401-9
Plaza: Córdova, Veracruz
A nombre de: Hari Herrera Pérez
2. Hable con el presidente del Templo ó GBC local para recibir en su comunidad