Analysis of Events after Srila Prabhupada's Disappearance
BY: GADADHAR DASA
Jan 30, 2012 — DALLAS, TEXAS, USA (SUN) —
Pandu Raja's Departure and the Acts of Dhrtarastra & His Sons
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Srila Prabhupada's Departure and the Acts of ISKCON Gurus & GBCs
(1) Pandu Raja Leaves This World / Srila Prabhupada Leaves This World
Dhrtarastra acts as a figurehead king while his sons Duryodhana, Dushashana, and others actually carry out the activities of the kingdom with the help of Karna and Shakuni as advisors.
Eleven rittviks declare themselves as Diksha Gurus as well as the Zonal Kings. All other GBC's succumb to this power grab by unauthorized and unqualified individuals. Everyone is forced to accept and worship them as good as God.
(2) Dhrtarastra's Terror Campaign Begins / GBCs and Gurus Start Their Terror Campaign
King Dhrtarastra became blind under the influence of impious desires to nourish his dishonest sons, and thus he set fire to the lacquer house to burn his fatherless nephews (see Srimad Bhagavatam 3.1.6).
Gurus and GBCs set on fire the whole existing structure established by Srila Prabhupada by replacing Temple Presidents and other leaders with their own "yes men" under the pretext that existing Temple Presidents and senior devotees should go out and preach or under any other pretext.
The king did not forbid his son Duhshashana's abominable action of grabbing the hair of Draupadi (SB 3.1.7 ).
Many Gurus, GBCs, Sannyasis, Temple Presidents and other leaders became child molesters, womanizers, homosexuals and heavily got involved in drugs, looting, cheating, and racketeering.
Neither Bhishma, Drona, or anyone else spoke out. But the Pandavas took vows to kill Duryodhana, Duhshashana.
There was no one to hear the complaints much less to protect the intimidated men, women, and children. Instead, Satswarup das Goswami wrote an article that Kirtanananda was Buddha, Christ, and Krishna. Rascals have been busy all along praising other rascals.
Dhrtarastra's campaign was limited to five Pandavas only.
Gurus and GBCs victimized men, women, and children. ISKCON's printing presses, warehouse, and trucks all got sold. Book distribution came to a halt. Distribution of junk tinkletts started, and again suppliers and the public at large got ripped off.
(3) Dhratarashtra Rejects Compromise / Gurus and GBCs Accept Compromise
Dhrtarastra was overwhelmed by illusion and refused to give even five villages to the Pandavas. This incident led to the war of Kurukshetra (SB 3.1.8 purport)
By 1987, 6 out of 11 so-called "as good as God Gurus" had fallen down, were expelled, or killed. During 1985-1987 the remaining fallen but not fallen so much (salvageable) Gurus and GBCs made a compromise to allow others to become Gurus and GBCs. So-called reform took place and a "Guru Rubber Stamping Factory" was set-up to award guruships. Every power, position, prestige, and puja-hungry disciple of HDG Srila Prabhupada, with any guts, can now press the GBC to make him a Guru or GBC now or in a short time. Bribe seekers were bought out, and now the Zonal Gurus were free to pursue their dreams of becoming Jagat Gurus, because the whole world became their zone as far as initiation was concerned.
Summary of the First Decade's Destruction (1977-1987)
More than 80% of Srila Prabhupada's disciples left ISKCON (so-called leaders cannot be blamed for this).
Many grand disciples of fallen and not so fallen Gurus came with great hope, but left in despair.
Circulation of Back To Godhead went down from one million in 1975 to only ten thousand by 1987.
Book distribution came to a halt. ISKCON's printing presses, warehouses and trucks all got sold, from book distribution raised in 1974 -1975.
American Temples were decimated emotionally, economically, and spiritually.
Several Farms were lost.
The Reformers Come to the Rescue
A carrot was dangled in front of every disciple of Srila Prabhupada. Prepare to become Guru, GBC, or some type of leader now or later. A bribe was extended, and who can refuse such a generous bribe?
Secondly, a Justice Ministry was established to resolve any disputes in a Vaishnava fashion. Who cannot be gladdened with such an idea that now he or she can hold any questionable leader accountable, particularly after a decade of terror showered by 'as good as God' Gurus, GBCs, and other Leaders?
First thing implicit in this reform affair was that anyone desiring to get a post will automatically accept the reform as it was outlined, convince others to accept the reform as it was presented, and defend it as well if there were any entities doubting such a reform. Of course, who can doubt such a generous reform?
Second thing implicit in this reform affair was, take this carrot and enjoy as we enjoyed during the last decade, or you know what will be your situation in ISKCON if we offered you a stick? Take it or leave it. Again, there were few brave souls who could question such noble leaders or their intentions.
The Reformers Accomplish their Goals
Initially few reformers became Gurus and GBCs. Others got busy to prepare themselves for the positions.
Benefit of the reform was that at least those who were offered or promised positions stayed in ISKCON.
Now reformers attitude is that everything is resolved. If you don't like it then start your own movement. This is the same as the Kauravas refusing to give back the kingdom to the Pandavas.
The Loop Holes in the Reform
First disadvantage was that Srila Prabhupada's instructions were circumvented and a larger gang was put in place to defend this error.
Second disadvantage was that the original gang still ruled at will and started using new leaders to wash their dirty laundry. These new leaders with a great sense of accomplishment were fired up to brainwash and control others with any doubts, and became a source of comfort to the original gang of leaders.
Another disadvantage was that remaining or new Gurus could now pursue their dreams of becoming Jagat Gurus, because the whole world became their zone as far as the initiation was concerned. Particularly, many devotees of the fallen Gurus became the targets of these Jagat Gurus as the next decade progressed.
Summary of the Second Decade's Destruction (1987-1997)
There was not much remaining to be destroyed after the first decade's errors and terrors committed by "as good as God" Gurus, GBCs and other leaders. However, more destruction took place anyway.
By now more than 90% of Srila Prabhupada's disciples had left ISKCON.
Many more of the remaining grand disciples of fallen and not so fallen old and new Gurus left in despair.
Re-initiation was introduced. This opened up an invaluable opportunity for the Jagat Gurus to prey upon the disciples of the previously fallen Zonal Gurus. Anyone refusing to consider an overture from a Jagat Guru to re-initiate him was quickly out of favor.
Outside of re-initiation, New Gurus as well as Old Gurus could hardly make any new disciples. American Temples came to the brink of shutting down.
Publishing of Back To Godhead Magazine stopped for more than a year.
Book distribution trickled down to nothing, particularly in America where it had once flourished.
In a short time the Justice Ministry was disbanded. No one complained about this bait and switch operation.
ISKCON ended up paying more than $1.5 million dollars to settle the Robin George case.
The only thing that increased was the number of selected Gurus, from 6 before the reform to now more than 66.
ISKCON GBC's Current Philosophy of Management
You back me up and I back you up so nobody will complain. Accuse the complainer in any way you can. Rough-up anyone who questions our sincerity and honesty. Back to the good old days.
Show no concern and do nothing. If at all possible, never discuss and never admit anything is wrong.
The Justice Ministry is not needed. We will appoint someone or a committee to investigate and resolve any dispute quickly and amicably in a Vaishnava Fashion, as learned and practiced by "as good as God" Gurus. Cover-up and keep making false propaganda and pronouncements promoting rascals as Gurus.
Conclusion
Criminals will not accept any efforts to resolve the problems by reasoning.
You can wake up a sleeping man, but you cannot wake up a man pretending to be sleeping.
A wise man does not contend with the tongue of rascals and word jugglers.
Some rascals have contaminated the whole leadership. There is no truth left in them.
Their attitude is: "Leave us alone. We are doing our preaching, you go and do your preaching."
So What is the Solution? Where do we Go From Here?
HDG Srila Prabhupada has all the answers for us given in Srimad Bhagavatam Chapter 3.1.
The first option is to stop supporting Gurus, GBCs, and Temples and withdraw yourself, as Vidurji did by walking away from the palace of Duryodhana after he was insulted. ISKCON leaders have insulted and cheated all of the followers again and again. It is time you understand this and act upon it as Vidurji did. This option is for those who do not want to fight.
Second option, if you have any self respect and courage, is to go to war against the corrupt leaders, as the Pandavas did.
Relevant Analysis from Srimad Bhagavatam - Chapters 3.1 and 3.2
(1) SB 3.1.16 - Vidura placed his bow on the door and quit his brother's palace.
Srila Prabhupada comments: "The word gata-vyathah (without being sorry) is significant here because Vidura was relieved from the tribulations which trouble every man entangled in material activities."
When you withdraw from ISKCON you will feel relieved because you are not part of the material activities of the rascal leaders of ISKCON.
Srila Prabhupada comments: "He (Vidurji ) therefore thought that there was no need to defend his brother with his bow because his brother was meant for ruination".
Similarly you should think that you have tried your best to correct the corrupt ISKCON leaders but they are meant for ruination, and now it is time to at least withdraw or fight.
Srila Prabhupada comments: "Thus he (Vidurji ) left the palace before Duryodhana could act".
Vidurji recognized the danger and quickly left. Similarly, you know that corrupt ISKCON leaders have raped women, molested children, murdered people and what not. If you do not act as Vidurji did, then you will meet the same fate as others who got abused in every way in the past. Once we took a movie of the slaughterhouse. We noticed that when one pig was killed, other pigs were busy sucking the blood from the floor. So don't try to be a pig and start looking for some crumbs from corrupt leaders when they kick out someone. These rascals will degrade you and will send you to hell.
(2) SB 3.1.17 -
Srila Prabhupada comments: "Vidura was undoubtedly a highly elevated and pious soul, otherwise he could not have taken birth in the Kaurava family."
Can any of ISKCON's mlechha leaders claim to have been pious since birth?
Srila Prabhupada comments: "Vidura was conscious that by the association of the diplomatic Dhrtarastra and Duryodhana he had lost his piety and was therefore not fit to associate at once with the Lord."
ISKCON's mlechha leaders had no piety at all from birth. So what piety they can claim to have when they have been part of the same gang which raped women, molested children, and murdered people.
(3) SB 3.1.43 -
Srila Prabhupada comments: "There were many other kings on earth who had become very proud of three kinds of possessions - wealth, education and followers - and were constantly agitating the earth by movements of military strength."
When ISKCON's rascal leaders are constantly fighting among themselves for power, position, prestige, puja and supremacy what chance is there that they will not use you to satisfy their hunger for power? Everyone is aware of so many Gurus who have been suspended on and off over the last two decades. These rascals are disturbing the devotees and destroying Srila Prabhupada's mission.
(4) SB 3.1.16 -
Sri Udhava said: "My dear Vidura, the sun of the world, Lord Krishna, has set, and our house has been swallowed by great snake of time. What can I say to you about our welfare?"
Now that Srila Prabhupada has left and ISKCON has been swallowed by the snakes, what can be said about the welfare of Srila Prabhupada's children? The snakes have to be dealt with in the same manner as the Kauravas were dealt with to reestablish the welfare of ISKCON and its followers.
(5) SB 3.2.7 –
Srila Prabhupada comments: "As at the sunset the snakes become powerful, thieves are encouraged, ghosts become active, lotus become disfigured and the cakravaki laments, so with the disappearance of Lord Krishna, the atheists feel enlivened, and the devotees become sorry."
What can be a better description than this for ISKCON's rascal leaders? Yes, devotees are very sorry.
