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A LETTER I WISH I WOULD NEVER HAVE...16th Oct. 2012.<br />A LETTER I WISH I WOULD NEVER HAVE TO WRITE<br />Dear Maharajas, Prabhus and Didis, please accept my dandavat pranams.<br />All glories to Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga!<br />An increasing number of devotees in our sanga are becoming aware that our dear BV Tirtha Maharaja was involved in an unfortunate incident about a month ago in Europe. Most of our sannyasis are presently preaching all over the world, so there has been no opportunity to collectively discuss the situation in a formal manner. Therefore, as yet, no resolutions have been passed and no official communication has been issued. A meeting has been scheduled for 25th October in Vrindavan. This has left room in the meantime for all kinds of speculation and wild rumors; arguments are being exchanged, unfortunately along with offenses. On the Internet recently, so much has been said. I therefore feel compelled to write this letter, in order to help clarify the situation. This is not an official paper.<br />Besides his wonderful qualities and outstanding service, our BV Tirtha Maharaja seems to be afflicted with a weakness which, unfortunately, has caused him difficulty in the past. Some years ago, Srila Gurudeva dealt personally with the situation and commented that 'the witch of wanting to touch a woman's body has been following him for a long time.'<br />Unfortunately Maharaja's weakness has again manifested. In the process of exorcising one young woman from ghosts, he proceeded to massage both her and her sister's naked bodies with oil and touched them in very inappropriate ways. They froze in shock and passively allowed him to continue believing this was part of the exorcism.<br />These two girls are now traumatized because they had faith and respect in him as a spiritual authority. They are Srila Gurudeva's daughters and naturally deserve and expect justice and respect.<br />After denying it at first - accusing both the girls and his personal servant of lying and claiming himself to be a victim of politics - Maharaja finally admitted his misbehavior, and asked for help. He then shortened his tour and flew back to India, wherefrom he wrote a letter of apology to the two young ladies and their family.<br />This time, Srila Gurudeva is not physically here to deal with this painful situation. All the senior devotees are so sorry and concerned, and we wish to address this issue in the best interests of everyone involved, included our BV Tirtha Maharaja. The Gita verse api cet suduracaro is of course in everyone's mind. But what are the repercussions of his fall-down for the sanga at large, for his disciples, and for the conduct of the upcoming Vrajamandala parikrama? All this has only been discussed in informal meetings or private conversations by various senior devotees, and will be thoroughly addressed in the meeting on the 25th.<br />I am therefore begging everyone to avoid speculating, spreading rumors, or becoming involved in making or hearing offensive accusations. After the meeting on the 25th (Oct. 2012) an official paper will be released. If anything I have written hurts your feelings and convictions, please forgive me.<br />BV Suddhadvaiti.rmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01022640659150823129noreply@blogger.com