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He said that because he is black, Gurukripa had called him racist names in front of the other devotees

Sukadeva prabhu requested, and was granted, an interview with Prabhupada. He complained about Gurukripa Swami's dealings with him. He said that because he is black, Gurukripa had called him racist names in front of the other devotees and was continually undermining his authority as temple president by threatening to remove him.

Prabhupada was disturbed to hear this. He pacified Sukadeva prabhu, telling him not to be disturbed and to go on with his service enthusiastically. He also sent a letter to Gurukripa Maharaja, asking him to be more respectful in his dealings and to avoid clashing with other devotees.

"This situation could have been avoided by sober dealings in a Krishna conscious manner ... . The G.B.C. cannot whimsically change the temple president, there is a resolution to this effect. Why have you threatened to remove him and unnecessarily created this situation? Please be very sober in your dealings with these temple presidents, they are undoubtedly rendering a valuable service and are worthy of respect and encouragement."



Reference: Transcendental Diary Volume 2 by Hari Sauri Dasa