“I have learned to try and speak directly to the source rather than to everyone else, or online.”

— TITIKSA DEVI DASI

Dear Chakra,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. Hare Krsna. 

I am writing this in my final attempt at resolving the chaos I seem to be feeling / experiencing in regards to the “Detroit Temple Saga.” I hope this makes sufficient apologies as well as my original point more clear.

In my frustration and anger at having to deal with my own emotions at the postings on Chakra by Pratyatosha and Ravi, as well---I seem to have lost focus a bit. I am sincerely sorry that I have offended anyone in my letters. I also realize that in my anger I did not act according to Vaisnava principle. I am truly sorry for speaking / writing in such an offensive way. I hope I will remember this lesson so that if a similar situation arises, I can act accordingly.

I also will pray that Lord Krsna showers his mercy on Pratyatosha, so that he may come to his senses and stop offending and hurting so many devotees. I also pray for Ravi and his wife, so that they can be more aware of what is happening to their children, and that they all can have more open and honest communication.

I have learned (the seemingly hard way) that if it is necessary in the future, to try and speak directly to the source (in the situation) rather than to everyone else, or online. Trying to solve these types of issues in such an open forum is practically impossible, without extending an open invitation for any and everyone to add their comments.

I sincerely thank Bhusaya prabhu for helping me to see things in such a mature way and also to Madhusudani Radhu prabhu for the same as well as being so understanding and kind.

Your fallen, conditioned aspiring servant,
Titiksa dd

© CHAKRA 08-Sep-1999

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