Family of Premanand Maharaj’s Follower Alleges Ashram Kept Them Apart for 2 Years
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A tragic and contentious turn of events has emerged from the holy town of Vrindavan following the untimely death of Rasik Dulari Sharan, formerly known as Deepak Lodhi, a young monastic disciple initiated by revered spiritual figure Saint Premanand Maharaj. The deceased youth, originally a resident of Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh, had renounced his worldly ties two years ago to embrace ascetic life in the temple town. However, his sudden demise under reported accidental circumstances has triggered intense grief and serious allegations from his family. His grieving mother and relatives rushed to Vrindavan upon receiving the news, claiming that ashram staff systematically prevented them from meeting or speaking to him ever since his initiation, prompting local law enforcement authorities to initiate an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Grieving Family Alleges Ashram Secrecy and Long Waiting Hours
Arriving in Vrindavan on Saturday, the distraught family members detailed a painful ordeal of disconnection and delayed access at the local ashram:
Two Years of Silence: The mother broke down while speaking to correspondents, stating that she had not spoken to her son for over two years, adding that past visits to Vrindavan to see him were turned away by attendants.
Ordeal at the Ashram: Rasik's brother-in-law, Sonu Patel, revealed that after learning about the fatal incident, the family reached the ashram premises around 5:00 PM but was allegedly made to wait outside until 9:00 PM before being permitted to see him.
Heartbreak at the Mortuary: The family was eventually escorted to the local post-mortem house, where his mother and sister wept inconsolably upon identifying his body, expressing deep agony over losing their son without a final reunion.
Police Launch Investigation as Kin Demand Transparent Inquiry
The deceased, who is survived by two brothers and a sister, lived entirely without personal communication devices, adhering strictly to ascetic discipline that his family argues was used to isolate him:
Allegations of Forced Isolation: Relatives contended that Deepak did not possess a mobile phone and alleged that ashram caretakers deliberately withheld communication channels and denied family visit requests.
Demand for Fair Probe: Refusing to accept the incident without clarity, the family demanded a thorough, impartial investigation into the exact sequence of events leading to his death and strict legal action against anyone found negligent or culpable.
Law Enforcement Response: Circle Officer (CO) Vrindavan Sandeep Singh confirmed that police have taken note of the formal complaints and allegations leveled by the family, stating that an active investigation is underway to establish the precise facts surrounding the death.
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