A Letter of Apology By Bhakti Vikasa Swami
Following is a letter to the ISKCON Community from Bhakti Vikasa Swami:
"Dear devotees,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
Some recent lectures in which I expressed concern about ISKCON have caused considerable concern within ISKCON. Several devotees have stated that they empathize with many of my points, but not with the manner of presentation and the fact that not all my statements were entirely accurate.
This has caused distress to many devotees, for which I must apologize. I particularly apologize to HH Radhanath Maharaja and his followers. I request them and the whole Vaisnava community to forgive my offenses.
I would also like to make the following points about HH Radhanath Maharaja.
1. He is known for his humble disposition in personal dealings.
2. He lives simply; for instance, he sleeps on a mat on the floor, and eschews luxurious accommodation.
3. He is an excellent story teller of both Krishna and Chaitanya lilas.
4. He has an exemplary history of brahmacharya.
5. He has inspired an unprecedentedly large congregation.
Regarding my concerns: I request the Vaisnavas to not, on account of my crudeness, discount them. Some GBC men have told me that they would like to see certain of my concerns addressed, but in a manner that will not cause unnecessary disturbance.
vancha-kalpa-tarubhyas ca krpa-sindhubhya eva ca
patitanam pavanebhyo vaisnavebhyo namo namah
Your servant,
Bhakti Vikasa Swami
P.S. If anyone would like to discuss these matters, please contact me at:
BVikasa.swami@pamho.net."
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While reading thru all from ISKONNEWS I likes the most of things, bue few of the things really disturbs when read about controversies really pains & these are not body pains but pains in the heart. For outsider /or in Public all ISKON authorities should speak same language means no mismatches & which will not lead to discomfort & land in difficult situation.
Srila Prabhupada mentions no one is perfect when anyone speaks about Lord Krishna & about his teachings then it is perfect.
Hope we Servant's of Servant should not see any such types of letters or publication in Future.
Generally general public people have equal faith, love & beliefs about All ISKON Swamis,Gurus & Sanyasi's since they only TEACH/SPEAK/TALK the teachings of Lord Krishna.
Yours Servant's Servant's Servant's Servant's Servant's Servant.