Statement Regarding Unfounded Poison Allegations
ISKCON Communications
Anuttama Dasa, Minister
April 25, 2025
Summary
The recently resurfaced poison allegations regarding the disappearance of Srila Prabhupada rely on the same inconclusive sources cited over the past two decades: much-debated audio recordings and an analysis of hair samples.
These claims have already been extensively reviewed, with no conclusive findings to support the theory. In addition, the statements of Srila Prabhupada’s immediate caregivers at the time highlight the implausibility of such allegations.
Full Statement
Allegations that Srila Prabhupada was deliberately poisoned by several of his closest disciples during his last months in this world have recently resurfaced. These allegations have been promoted by a group that named itself the “Justice for Srila Prabhupada Foundation.” They claim to have new evidence to support their theory.
Upon examination, the recent allegations rest on the same sources of questionable ‘evidence’ that have been cited by proponents of this theory for over 20 years. Specifically, the claims rely on two sources of information. The first is a selection of audio recordings from Srila Prabhupada’s room in Vrindavan, India, the week before his departure. The second is a set of hair samples from His Divine Grace that were subjected to tests in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
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