Mathura Jail Incident & For the Record

[Guest guest]

> Brajsevaki mataji writes:

> <Consider that it might be Krishna using this Indulekha devi's situation

> as a catalyst to expose the cancerous politics of ISKCON Delhi/Vrindavan,

> and remove the elements that are holding back this preaching mission of

> Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu>

 

Mahaman wrote:

 

> It is offensive to even suggest that Krishna would stoop so low to have

> His devotee tortured so to correct a managerial/preaching situation.Please

> do not irresponsibly drag Him into this.

 

I wonder if you'd have said that to Prahlada Maharaja? What reasons do you

give for his suffering, which was infinitely more horrifying than the

atrocities that Indulekha mataji suffered? Is his suffering just some

"story" that is meant to "inspire" us? Is his being placed in a vats of oil

just "myth"? Is his being pushed off a cliff an "analogy"? Do you accuse

Krishna of "stooping so low" as to inflict torture on Sri Prahlada Himself?

This is a very strange argument to present in such a situation. "Even

perfect saints like Prahläda, Dhruva and YYudhisthira were subjected to

great tribulations, all for their glorification." SB 10.88.8

 

By no means am I dismissing Indulekha mataji's suffering. Only my husband

was in the room with me when I read of her ordeal initially, and only he can

tell you my reaction was extreme distress to read that a devotee--

particularly a defenseless woman-- had experienced such a horrible fate. But

sentimentality, and calling Krishna's involvement "offensive" is not an

answer.

 

As for "dragging" Krishna into it: I'm sure Indulekha mataji was praying

constantly in jail, in Mathura, and "dragging" Krishna into it herself. In

fact, how can you "accuse" someone of "dragging Krishna into it", when

Mathura and Vrindavan are the holy dhamas? They do not exist separately from

Krishna, so He is hardly required to be "dragged" there.

 

Perhaps if you still consider my words "offensive" you will accept the

authority of the Srimad Bhagavatam? Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakur says

(and it's rather fitting in regard to what you've written above):

 

""Yes, my dear brother, this makes good sense, but you are not expert in

understanding spiritual moods. Please listen: It is at night that the

sunrise becomes attractive, during the hot summer that cold water gives

comfort, and during the cold winter months that warm water is pleasing.

Lamplight appears attractive in darkness, not in the glaring light of day,

and when one is distressed by hunger, food tastes especially good." In other

words, to strengthen his devotees' mood of dependence on Him and longing for

Him, the Lord arranges for His devotees to go through some suffering, and

when He appears in order to deliver them, their gratitude and transcendental

pleasure are boundless."

 

Your servant

Braja Sevaki dd

[Guest guest]

Thank you,Prabhu for your intelligent and just analysis.

 

> <"I request those devotees who have seen this message and are > concerned

> about> what really happened in this situation please write to

> Devakinandan

> > the> temple president of Vrindavan.">

 

This above letter is certainly high-handed.It suggests an attempt to curtail

discussion on the subject.

As I was, to a large extent instrumental in getting her released from jail,

I am quite aquainted with the situation.

There were lapses/high-handedness from both Indulekha and the management.

Unfortunately, the matter has been diverted to other (important, but not

related) matters.

Seeing your (isckcon's) bold letter,I had to speak from my conscience, which

hitherto I was withholding.

 

Brajsevaki mataji writes:

<Consider that it might be Krishna using this Indulekha devi's situation as

a catalyst to expose the cancerous politics of ISKCON Delhi/Vrindavan, and

remove the elements that are holding back this preaching mission of Sri

Caitanya Mahaprabhu>

It is offensive to speculate that Krishna would stoop so low to use this

situation in which His devotee was tortured so as to correct a

managerial/preaching situation.Please do not callously and irresponsibly

drag Him into this. This incident was very ugly publicity for Iskcon in

Mathura/Vrindavan.This is my humble opinion......But, then I am not

Krishna.....But this much I say with conviction,that He certainly arranged

her release, given the almost impossible Indian legal system.

This letter should not be judged to be a support or otherwise for Subodh and

others

Thanking you,

Mahaman Das ______________

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