From a Letter to Kapilnath of 25 August 1985
Please Note: This post from the Open Door category, “INO Schism” contains the views of Shri Gurudev Mahendranath regarding a schism within the INO which culminated in the appointment of a new leadership in 1989. This category is included in our archives as testament to the specific issues and time line of events. These posts are critical of the views and behavior of several people and do not reflect the uplifting concepts and ideals of the INO as a whole. Read on only if you are seeking accurate and reliable information regarding the specific issues involved. A document clearly explaining these issues is under development and will use these letters to validate its accuracy and time line.
I sent my last letter to you via Eric. I expected his visit to UK would give power and expansion to the Western Nath Order, but it has turned to disaster. He created a vast abyss by taking a pseudo initiation from a [expletives deleted] Mr. Vile Arse a Nath. He has written to me confessing his failure over the past 7 years. I sent his AG on to Eric.
[Vilasanath] is not a disciple of mine but a reject. He has played the role of “bete noire” to Lokanath for too long. To me he & his are excommunicatio. I have forbidden him to write to me this last 5 years. It’s been a disaster and I can’t see it ending quickly. No worry to me, but I am sorry for the insult to Mike Lokanath and the Western Nath Order. Send in the clowns.
I am going to Ahmedabad for a couple of days. An old disciple—Rajput artist—sent two of his sons last Sunday. A car will pick me up on Sat. morning. I expect to [see] many old faces and it will be a pleasant change after so many months as a hermit. My health is good now and I am roaring to go. So Ahmedabad is a start.
The photo I intended to send has been delayed and I sent Eric a bad one. They will be available soon and you can get them copied.
We are having ideal weather. No word from Lalita, so I think she might turn up any day. I still enjoy your own recording you sent and Bruck, of course. I heard a little of Shetana’s symphonic poem on V[oice] o[f] A[merica] the other night. V.O.A. is mostly talk & more talk.
I hope Eric makes progress in the abyss of the Oriental Tantrik Order (O.T.O.) It was originally my “lila” and only a joke to give Kenneth [Grant] a second O.T.O. It was to rap his knuckles because he had been too naughty. And Vile Arsa Nath was all a joke. I did not think anybody could take [him] seriously. And a smack in the face to me just after I had clearly stated in the “Address” that I had never given diksha to any sadhu in the Uttara Kaula tantrik sect.
I have never been a liar and everything I have written or said has been based on fact and is 100% true. I have sent a clear statement on initiation and sent it to the head of the Western Nath Order – Shri Lokanath Mahanath. I am hoping he will send copies to Seattle.
Love and Blessings to you, but dung thrown carelessly may annoy many people.
Ever & Always,
Dadaji xxx