08/20/98-2052

"Not Insane" According to Psychiatrist

Germany (VNN) - VNN has received reports from Germany that Harikesa was diagnosed to be not insane by a German psychiatrist.

Sources close to the GBC say that Harikesa refuses to resign from his positions in ISKCON and accept the suspension issued by the GBC. He is said to have responded: "Forget it - we will see who will win. I'll take my disciples and start my own religion." Some GBC describe Harikesa as "remaining arrogant, rude and proud." Others are quoted to be saying: "If he remains like this he will destroy ISKCON."

Harikesa now claims that Srila Prabhupada appeared to him in a dream and apologized to him for all the pain that he has been through.

According to some reports "the majority of Harikesa disciples are realizing that Harikesa has gone against Srila Prabhupada's instructions and are remaining loyal to ISKCON and the GBC."

Some Russian disciples however are said to be still insisting that all this is Harikesa's lila and they dont want to abandon him.

Harikesa currently remains at Monika's house in his $100,000 motorhome.