An Authentic Life 1.1 for pdf - Universalist Radha-Krishnaism

for profit operation that made donations to New
Vrindaban or other projects voluntarily. All money we
received from New Vrindaban was a loan to be paid
back after we were set up and making money. We edited,
typeset, laid out, and printed the Brijabasi Spirit
at a low price in reciprocation for use of their building
and loan.
It became evident that New Vrindaban was trying
to take over the business. We drew up an agreement
outlining our plan of operation and presented it
at their weekly board meeting. Our proposal was accepted.
They also agreed that we could keep the business
in Pittsburgh. However, Kirtanananda then decided
to move it to New Vrindaban where they could
keep us under closer control. They tricked my partner,
Antima, into moving ISKCON Press to Pittsburgh by
telling him he could use the Pittsburgh temple, but an
agreement of sale was already signed on the building,
and we had to be out in June.
Kirtanananda and his men became increasingly
suspicious of my motives for being there and the
power I attained. They kept a close eye on us. When I
withdrew $3,000 from the bank so we could make a
get away, they found out within hours.
That evening, Kuladri, Radhanatha, and two
enforcers--a blacksmith and a kung fu teacher arrived
at the Pittsburgh temple to question us. I threw the
money in Kuladri's lap and said we withdrew it to
repay a loan from a New York friend who was there
in the room at the time and lent the money to my
partners. Kuladri said we should repay New Vrinda-
206