Madhusundana and Kanchambala Health FUNDME

Hmmm, but there is always plenty of 

cash money on hand -- for these guys?

[PADA: Yep. This is yet another example where the citizens of ISKCON do not seem to be getting much help -- especially when they need it most -- when they have a crisis. Whereas ISKCON's GBC's gurus seem to get 25 servants, big houses, big feasts, big Town Cars, and unlimited medical and travel expenses paid for -- and for life. 

Even the GBC who are retired, no longer active, resigned from managerial posts, or really un-officially blooped out -- like Satsvarupa, seem to have all their expenses paid as well. Meanwhile another fundme was started for a ISKCON younger man from Lithuania, who has an aggressive form of brain tumor.  

Meanwhile, Dayarama told me that he wanted the GBC to spend "$100,000,000 over the next 100 years suing Bangalore." OK so evidently the priority for the GBC is -- to make sure their lawyers have a nice Mercedes to go out and buy a chicken tikka, and for the next 100 years, but not to care for their citizens? 

Why is there always money for the GBC gurus and their lawsuits, opulent lifestyles, expensive Vyas pooja ceremonies etc. but when the citizens are in trouble -- the cupboard is -- empty? Just asking! 

I was told Madhusudan wanted someone to get initiated by Radhanath. If that is the case, it seems that he is in favor of the money sucking leadership who are mistreating the citizens. 

In any case, yes the virus is real. No, it is not a hoax. No, ivermectin and similar products do not always cure the situation. Yes, it affects a lot of Hare Krishnas. No, it won't go away any time soon. 

Yes, everyone in our household tested positive and got sick. No I did not get tested, but may have had it because I was a little sour for about three days. In sum, this illness is not a joke and devotees are going to have to deal with it.

Anyway! Good luck Madhusudana and family.    

ys pd]  

https://www.gofundme.com/f/madhusudana-urgent-health-needs?

One of Srila Prabhupada's earliest disciples, Madhusudana prabhu needs our help while recuperating from a complicated hospitalization due to COVID. He was admitted to the E.R. Intensive Care Unit in mid December. The illness was intensified by pre-existing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Madhusudana prabhu was released on January 23rd after 6 weeks in the hospital battling an aggressive lung infection / pneumonia. Doctors advised that recovery will take many months.

For the most part, Madhusudana currently stays in a hospital - style bed in the families living-room, requiring help with most of his needs. Kanchambala sleeps near him on the couch to also assist during the night. Due to the chronic disease and his depleted condition, Madhusudana's health is still very precarious and he is under palliative care. 

He requires the best resources to fully recover. Constant home care of Madhusudana is exhausting his wife, Kanchambala, who is also elderly. It is not sustainable. They desperately need a caregiver, a few hours each day for the next 4 months. The family is on a fixed income and medical insurance will not cover the caregiver expense.

The rate for a caregiver is $42 per hour. The expense covering four hours daily, for four months is $ 20,160. If you are able, please give what you can to assist Madhusudana and Kanchambala.

About Madhusudana prabhu: In 1967, Madhusudana Dasa and his soon-to-be wife, Kanchambala Devi Dasi joined the original ISKCON temple at 26 2nd Avenue in New York City, and were initiated by Srila Prabhupada. Madhusudana prabhu served in various capacities over the years, including helping open the first temple in Washington, D.C. 

For many years he worked at the ISKCON Press in Boston and at the Henry Street Temple in Brooklyn. He later moved to Los Angeles along with the press where he took part in the monumental, Caitanya Caritamrta publishing marathon. These are only a few of his many services.