Note: Previously posted in Sampradaya SUN by SUN Staff The following letter from Dharmatma dasa to Hansadutta is posted on Hansadutta's website, Inside Nama-Hatta.
In the letter, Dharmatma dasa makes a very direct allegation that Radhanath Swami was either "involved to some degree or had knowledge of Sulochana's murder". Dharmatma dasa states, "I know this for a fact." In the interest of truthfulness and disclosure, we urge Dharmatma dasa to explain this statement, and to publicly state exactly what evidence or knowledge he has on this matter.
From Dharmatma das, Alachua, Florida 26 August 1994 Dear Hansadutta Prabhu: Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
Shyamakunda Prabhu just brought me a copy of your Excommunicated, Uncommunicated, Incommunicado booklet. I was quite amazed, but not so surprised at the actions of some of the ISKCON "big devotees and leaders." Having experienced the same type of ostracization at the community here, I can sympathize with you. It never ceases to amaze me how they can be so unkind, uncompassionate and intolerant, the exact opposite qualities that real devotees should exhibit. Here at New Raman Reti in Florida, we have our share of so-called big devotees: current GBCs, ex GBCs, sannyasis, ex-sannyasis and want-to-be's. There is no shortage of false egos and holier-than-thou attitudes. My way of dealing with the situation is just that — not dealing with them at all. My family and I go to Mangal Arotika, Tulasi and japa, then come home and start our own home-schooling with the kids. We stay away from the social scenes and different trips. It's lonely, but healthier as we stay away from conflicts and fault-finding.
It amazes me that the powers-to-be dictated that you shouldn't lead kirtans or give class at the temples. Recently, they made Radhanath Swami a GBC. With all due respect, as I do like him as a person, and he is a sweet devotee, but still he was involved to some degree or had
knowledge of Sulochana’s murder. I know this for a fact. Not only that, he supported K Swami to the end, causing many devotees much anguish and suffering. My feeling is that he, like many of the others, is motivated by profit, adoration and distinction. It's too bad, but not at all surprising. A truly advanced devotee is a rare commodity.
Anyway, keep up the good work. Go on, regardless of them. The best revenge is your good living in Krishna consciousness. They can't keep you from Krishna or Prabhupada.
Hope this finds you well and blissfully engaged. Look forward to your association again one day.
Hari bol!
Your servant, Dharmatma das