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Bhaktipada receives the word. Bhaktipada's ill-fated meeting at the White House. Bhaktipada threatens ISKCON with $100 million lawsuit. New Vrindaban Community expelled from ISKCON.
Bhaktipada purchases harpsichord during trial recess. Convicted on Good Friday. The preaching continues. They Finally Got the Swami. The appeal.
"Kidnapping" only a child custody case. Testimony regarding homosexuality : "witchcraft trial of modern times."
Feeding cows from goshala to tigers in New Vrindaban zoo? "I don't need Indian money to build my temple."
Child abuse in India. History of child abuse.
Varnashram college. New Nandagram. Rumblings of discontent. ISKCON gurukula schools notorious. Gurukula children starved for affection. Boys rationalized abuse. "Sex is sex." New Vrindaban headmaster and teacher's aide charged with sex crimes. Bhaktipada involved? The older boys move to Bhaktipada's house. One former gurukuli speaks out. Middle-aged brahmachari "seduced" by six year old girl. Perverted sex at New Vrindaban: one explanation. 7. Interfaith members defrauded.
A lone voice in the wilderness. Umapati Swami: "I was disgusted." Ravindra Svarupa Das: "Kirtanananda's innovations are . . . extremely sinister and ominous."
Chadradhari "punished."
The Winnebago incident.
Bhaktipada "confesses" for the first time. Bhaktipada denies his "confession" for the first time. Bhaktipada "confesses" for the second time. Meeting in the cabin. Bhaktipada denies his "confession" for the second time. Buried gold unearthed at New Vrindaban. Radhanath Swami departs. Bhaktipada denies his "confession" for the third time: "I am completely innocent!" Indian disciples beg Bhaktipada to slay their doubts. "I will not be initiating any new disciples." The emperor's new clothes. I reveal my mind to my spiritual master.
Western classical music perhaps inappropriate at New Vrindaban. Bhaktipada
admits to "past false pride" and retreats to seclusion at Silent Mountain. Bhaktipada charged again in court; refuses plea bargain.
Bhaktipada pleads guilty. New Vrindaban readmitted to ISKCON. Gurukuli lawsuit.
Devotees harassed because of New Vrindaban connection. Goddess Kali chastises the blasphemers: the hatred continues. The greatest impediment to the great experiment: Bhaktipada himself. The greatest disease: tasting absolute power. Bhaktipada finally explains all? Bhaktipada diagnosed with personality disorder. Bhaktipada continues to inspire hundreds of loyal disciples.
Indian and Pakistani disciples remain faithful. Vyasa-puja book homages.
ISKCON nominates first female guru. ISKCON interfaith. English bhajans, contemporary hair styles. The end: a new beginning. Conclusion. Bhaktipada's positive influence in my life. Forgiveness. Former headmaster apologizes, begs forgiveness. Punishment. Real (tough) love. |