A large gathering of religious figures was held in Vrindavan, Mathura, to express the anger of the monastic community in response to baseless accusations and attempts to discredit the image of Premananda Maharaj through social media. These actions were directed against saints, sadhus, great people, and residents of Braj.
At the meeting in the Siddhipit Hanuman Tekri ashram, participants, including saints, mahants, bhagavatacharas, and sadhus, strongly condemned the controversial statements made by Dinesh Sharma, known as Dinesh Falhari. It was decided to pass a resolution against him and declare a social and religious boycott of him.
Gita Manishi Swami Gyananand Maharaj and Pipadvara Swami Balrama Devacharya Maharaj stated that no one should be allowed to attack the dignity of the monastic community and the prestige of Sanatana Dharma. Mahant Dasharat Das Maharaj from Hanuman Tekri and Mahant Jugal Chand Das from Bhagavat Niwas emphasized that Dinesh Falhari constantly levels serious accusations against respected saints and sadhus without sufficient evidence, making his exclusion from society justified.
Chattu: Sampraday Mahant Fuldol Bihari Das Maharaj and Mahamandleshwar Swami Ramsuvr Das Maharaj noted that even after apologizing, Dinesh Falhari made new allegations regarding the transfer of money to other people concerning Premananda Ji Maharaj. Mahamandleshwar Swami Dr. Adityanand Giri Maharaj and Swami Krishanand Maharaj pointed out instances where some individuals spread old videos of saints on social media, demanding action against such persons.
Acharya Mridul Kant Shastri and Subhash Gaud Lala stated that any person has the right to ask questions based on evidence, but public defamation without such evidence is unacceptable. Vitrag Sant Swami Govinand Tirtha Maharaj and Mahamandleshwar Swami Sundar Das Maharaj stressed that this issue is not limited to one saint or ashram, but is related to the honor and dignity of the entire monastic community and the prestige of Sanatana traditions.
Swami Atulkrishna Das Maharaj and Acharya Gyanesh Maharaj deemed the decision to condemn the 'misdeeds' of Dinesh Falhari at today's meeting and his exclusion from all society as worthy.
The meeting was attended by Mahamandleshwar Swami Ramdas, Mahamandleshwar Swami Sundardas, Mahamandleshwar Swami Chitprakashanand, Mahamandleshwar Swami Krishanand Maharaj, Mahant Mohini Bihari Sharan, Acharya Badrish Maharaj, Acharya Mridulkanth Shastri, Anand Ballab Goswami, Ashok Vyas, Vipin Bapu, Shyam Sundar Gautam, R.K. Pandey, Gopesh Baba, Anurag Shastri, Shridas Prjapathi, Ravikant Gautam, and others.