First Eleven are Srila Prabhupada Disciples
BY: KURMA DASA
Mar 13, AUSTRALIA (SUN) — It is time for ISKCON's GBC and leaders to at least acknowledge that devotees who were initiated by any of the first eleven who were empowered to do this on Srila Prabhupada's behalf are, in fact, disciples of Srila Prabhupada.
Devotees who joined ISKCON after this letter was sent out were surely well intentioned. Just because these Representatives of Srila Prabhupada ignored this instruction, this does not interfere with the disciple's connection to Srila Prabhupada.
If the devotees who were initiated can understand that they were, in fact, disciples of Srila Prabhupada and even now follow their rightful Spiritual Master, then how could their connection be void?
The problem wasn't Srila Prabhupada's, nor was it the devotees who joined ISKCON with good intentions. The problem and any adjustments and apologies to be made must be made by the representatives and those GBC who ignored Srila Prabhupada's instructions in this matter. This includes all the senior members of ISKCON at the time who are now big boys within the movement. They to are not exempt because they assisted with this lie and cheated us. They know exactly who they are, and they also know what they have done. Should we have to name and shame them? Where is THEIR humility? You people helped perpetuate the lies and cheating so you are just as guilty as those who led the way!
The more the GBC try to ignore this, the more deviant they will be deemed by the growing worldwide voice that is ever gaining momentum.
This is the first step that must be taken toward any reconciliation. Then and then only will we be able to deal with the current cheating system that says a bona fide Spiritual Master can be given his position by votes. This concoction is also unfair to the genuine people who have recently joined the movement and who may be guided to the movement in the future by Srila Prabhupada's books.
Hansadutta has admitted to the above mistake and apologized to the devotee community, and for this he must be forgiven and given credit.
Will the others follow this example?
Kurma das (not the chef)
