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After the incident with student Premānand Mahārāja, he left Keli Kundh Ashram, citing a split among spiritual mentors
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After the incident with student Premānand Mahārāja, he left Keli Kundh Ashram, citing a split among spiritual mentors

A tense situation arose surrounding the suicide of Dipak Lodhi, known as Rasik Dulari Sharan, a disciple of Premānand Mahārāja. On September 25, Dipak committed suicide by jumping from the fourth floor of Guru Kripa Kundhja in Vrindavan. Two surveillance videos were discovered, causing significant resonance. Subsequently, three families began protests in front of Keli Kundh Ashram, demanding the location of their missing relatives. The situation escalated to the point where the ashram administration was forced to promise cooperation in the investigation. The administration also stated that this tragedy deeply saddened Premānand Mahārāja.

As a result of these events, a statement was issued by several prominent spiritual leaders from Mathura. Dinesh Sharma Phalahari, Chairman of the Tribunal for the Protection of Holy Land of Krishna and an Indian figure, reported that Premānand Mahārāja had left Keli Kundh Ashram and moved to Belvan Ashram, located about 20 kilometers away. The reason cited was the division of the ashram into two groups: one consisting of true saints and another consisting of fake saints. These fraudulent mentors are involved in land and real estate business, and according to Sharma, they have seized about 15 ashrams. Premānand Mahārāja is very distressed by this situation, and all the true saints have moved to Belvan with him.

Sadhvi Indulekha from Mathura made a similar assertion. She stated that some antisocial elements are attempting to undermine Premānand Mahārāja's reputation by spreading terror in his name and illegally seizing lands. Due to this deterioration of the situation, Premānand Mahārāja decided to leave everything and go to Belvan. She emphasized that Premānand Mahārāja is currently in great danger, and his safety must be enhanced.

Mahamandaleshwar Radhanand Giri noted that something happened that caused Premānand Mahārāja to leave the ashram and begin living across the Yamuna River. He added that virtuous saints continue to worship and practice asceticism with Premānand Mahārāja. Meanwhile, those who remained in Vrindavan are sowing panic. These people do not consider people human and threaten them. Radhanand Giri called for a CBI investigation into those who are trying to tarnish the great saint, calling them unwelcome guests.

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Changes to Visiting Rules at Keli Kundh and Yamuna Vihar Kundh Ashrams Following the Death of Prem Anand Maharaj's Disciple
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Changes to Visiting Rules at Keli Kundh and Yamuna Vihar Kundh Ashrams Following the Death of Prem Anand Maharaj's Disciple

Numerous changes have been made to the operating procedures at the ashrams associated with the renowned saint Prem Anand Maharaj from Mathura-Vrindavan following the tragic death of one of his disciples. At the Keli Kundh ashram, the initiation program has been suspended indefinitely, and a ban on visits using tokens has been introduced.

Furthermore, at the Yamuna Vihar Kundh Belwan ashram, where visits for initiated followers were previously organized, all types of meetings have now also been halted. These changes were communicated to devotees through the service providers at the ashrams, and official information was published. Consequently, visitors arriving at the ashrams can no longer expect the previous arrangements.

The most significant change is the indefinite suspension of the initiation program at the Keli Kundh ashram. This means that the process of initiating new followers is temporarily frozen. Ashram staff informed devotees about this via microphone, but no exact date for resuming this suspension has been provided, so it is currently considered indefinite.

The second major revision concerns the visiting system. Visits using tokens have also been suspended indefinitely. This change is significant because a large number of pilgrims arrive at the ashrams specifically through this system. The cancellation of the token system means that devotees will temporarily be unable to visit the ashram using tokens.

The changes were not limited to Keli Kundh. At the Yamuna Vihar Kundh Belwan ashram, the visiting system for initiated followers has also been closed. Thus, on one hand, an initiation ban and a token visit ban have been imposed at Keli Kundh, while on the other hand, visits for initiated followers have been temporarily stopped at Yamuna Vihar Kundh Belwan. Additionally, another change occurred in the ashram's operations: the attire of the serving staff has changed. This change took place when the case of the disciple's death related to the ashram was being discussed.

The situation became a subject of discussion after the death of Prem Anand Maharaj's disciple, Rasik Dulari Sharana, also known as Dipak Lodhi. The death occurred after a fall from a building. Following this incident, the aforementioned adjustments were made to the ashram's operations. Various questions are arising regarding this matter, and the police are conducting an investigation. The scene of the incident and other available evidence are being examined as part of the investigation. The ashram management did not provide detailed comments to the cameras on this issue. However, the staff providing services at the ashram informed the devotees about the new rules via microphone. Therefore, the clearest information at the moment comes from the ashram regarding the implemented changes.

These changes directly affect pilgrims arriving at the ashrams. Those who planned to undergo initiation will have to wait. The token visiting system has also been suspended for those who wished to come using tokens. Moreover, visits for initiated followers at Yamuna Vihar Kundh Belwan are also closed. Pilgrims must arrive aware of the new rules. The picture regarding the future arrangement remains unclear: when will initiation resume? When will token visits return? When will visits for initiated followers at Yamuna Vihar Kundh Belwan begin? And what is the exact reason for the change in the staff's clothing?

The death of Prem Anand Maharaj's disciple, Rasik Dulari Sharana, also known as Dipak Lodhi, occurred in Vrindavan on Friday morning around 10:36 AM. Dipak is from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. According to the police, he was seen falling from the roof of the fourth-floor apartment in surveillance footage. The autopsy revealed serious injuries and severe bleeding on the body. The police are currently trying to determine what happened in the room before the incident. For this, the apartment's DVR, mobile phone, and blood samples have been sent for forensic examination, and they are also trying to find the cause of the incident by examining remote photos and chats from the mobile phone. On the other hand, the Sadhu-Sants of Bridge demanded a high-level investigation into this case.

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