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Saint community outraged over disciple's death in Vrindavan
A disciple of revered guru Premanand Maharaj died after jumping from a four-story ashram building in Vrindavan on Friday morning. The incident has sparked widespread anger among the region's monastic community.
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The disciple, identified as Deepak Lodhi, also known by the religious name Rasik Dulari Sharan, died after jumping from the fourth floor of Gurukripa Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan. Initial reports suggest the death occurred on Friday morning.
According to the postmortem examination, Lodhi sustained significant injuries and internal bleeding that led to the death. The circumstances surrounding the incident have raised serious concerns among the monastic community in the holy city.
The death has triggered considerable upheaval among sadhus and saints in Vrindavan, with many expressing outrage over the incident. The monastic community has questioned the conditions and treatment of disciples within ashrams, drawing parallels to the handling of vulnerable individuals.
Local authorities are investigating the circumstances of the death. The incident has reignited broader discussions within Vrindavan's spiritual circles about the welfare and protection of ashram residents and the accountability of senior religious figures.