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USA January 14, 1999 VNN2848 See Related VNN Stories Loving Devotional Relationships BY HANSADUTTA DAS USA, Jan 14 (VNN) — Dear Adridharana Prabhu, Please accept my most humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. I read your posting ('Official response by IRG to HG Hansadutta' VNN posting ) and briefly want to say a few words to you, not formally, but in the spirit of one Godbrother revealing his mind to another Godbrother. As Godbrothers and disciples of Srila Prabhupada we are "family", so in family matters we should be familiar and friendly in our dealings. You have repeatedly projected you own mental speculation over the factual meaning and spirit of my article. You see, meanings and motives where there are none. You put words in my mouth which I have not written, nor spoken, but which are words from your fearful and suspicious mind. You obviously do not understand the principle (Often quoted by Srila Prabhupada) "Things equal to the same thing,are equal to each other." You write "No one claims to be a Rittvik " well, I do claim to be a Rittvik representative of the Acharya, Srila Prabhupada ", and I have the appropriate credentials from Srila Prabhupada, and the actual credentials of a BBT trustee, which I recently established legally in a US court of law. I am proud to be his servant in those capacities. Furthermore, I have not been fighting with ISKCON for the last few months. The fact is , as far back as 1991-2, ISKCON and BBT-I, Inc. attacked me repeatedly with copyright infringement law suits while I was minding my own business trying to preach in a humble way as the "Rittvik representative of Srila Prabhupada", and also publish his books as a BBT trustee. As you might have heard this conflict was recently settled, and now we have a license to Publish Srila Prabhupada's pre - 1978 books in all languages of the world. I suppose you find this objectionable, maybe you think there is a sinister plot at work here to make millions of dollars and disciples which I will then enjoy to my hearts content. Anyway, you can call me or write to me in the family spirit of love and trust (one godbrother to another, unofficially) which we learned from Srila Prabhupada, and which alone can really clear the way for heartfelt association and devotional service. You seem to sound a lot like Krishna Kant Prabhu these days. You wouldn't be following a Rittvik, would you ? "Rittviks do not have followers". (your quote), just kidding you a little, lighten up, let's get together and have some prasadam, and kirtan. I don't have any ill motives, or hidden agendas. However if you don't believe me, the best and only way to find out the truth of the matter (Rather than third, fourth hand rumors) is to meet in person. "Dhadati prati grinati...." Upadasamrita - Revealing the mind in confidence, exchanging gifts and taking prasadam together, these are the six symptoms of loving devotional relationships, and the way to love and trust between devotees is established, and maintained. whatever questions, doubts and reservations you may personally have about me or my activities you can ask me directly, (Without the formalities of the official IRG office) I'll be glad to answer all your questions if you can feel comfortable talking to me in the way suggested by Srila Prabhupada, and Upadeshamrita. Call me, or write me. I have no bad feelings, I understand, these are trying times, and I also understand, given my past, that there are many devotees with reservations and suspicions, so let's talk and clear our hearts and minds. If we can't communicate with one another, then how will we communicate with others outside the family of Srila Prabhupada ? Your humble servant, Hansadutta das See Related VNN Stories | Comment on this Story This story URL: http://vaishnava-news-network.org/usa/US9901/US14-2848.html
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