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But after Srila Prabhupada left, Harinam Sankirtana (going out into the public to chant and share the faith) became at times a dangerous undertaking and often as not was met with verbal abuse or the devotees were simply ignored and thought of as kooks and cultists. The Joy had faded.
And with just cause.
The devotees became confused and frightened. What should or could they do? The Eleven were demanding to be worshiped, some even claimed themselves to be superior to Srila Prabhupada! All the while they living as hypocrites, as bogi yogis. How could the sincere devotees serve Sri Guru and Sri Sri Gauranga (Lord Caitanya) when the Movement itself had become corrupt? With everything that was going wrong rumors were whirling and paranoia replaced the peace and calm of Bhakti Yoga. Most of the devotees began to leave the Movement while others joined in the apostasy, at least for a while. The following videos offer some insight into Sri Guru Deva's disappearance.
MUCH more could and has been said of the various implemented "Bogi Yogi scams, of the abuses and so on, but I don't want to go too deeply into these topics here. The videos are what they are.
Be aware that much of the subject matter contained in these videos are not suitable for children.
Prabhupada Departs: Understanding the Death of a Vaisnava Here a devotee reads from Srila Prabhupada's books about what happens when a Vaisnava leaves his body.
This is sound teaching to prepare to watch what follows.
Srila Prabhupada will never abandon his sincere devotees.
Srila Prabhupada Departs: His Passing Here we witness the final few moments of Gurudeva's life.
The editor of the above two videos believes Srila Prabhupada was murdered. This certainty comes through on the videos, but that certainty aside, the one just above this (Srila Prabhupada Departs: His Passing) offers rare footage of the passing a true saint.
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