ISKCON Gurukul | Child Abuse in New Vrindavan | Bhima-Karma’s Story Pt 1

Bhima-Karma, a mridanga teacher, palmist and trauma therapist talks about his childhood abuse experience at ISKCON New Vrindavan in the 70’s and 80’s. He discusses the details of the methods of abuse the perpetrators of abuse inflicted on the kids and the impact of this on him. He talks about trauma, the cover up of abuse and how this impacts the community, iskcon society and the gurukuli alumni. We are improving the audio quality, apolgies for the lack of clean clarity! We are just starting! Listener’s discretion is advised. If you need support after listening, please do contact your local health services. Here are some free support services: Samaritans - 116123 / jo@ Shout - UK suicide text support 85258 Other helplines found on MIND support page: Find us on TikTok on @UCie1Ld8SlcsSfsFQpRLNH2Q Find Bhima-Karma on Instagram via: Time Stamps: 3:36 What is Gurukul 7:12 Types of Abuse 9:08 Pick Your Beating Switch 12:04 First Day of Gurukul: 19:55 Ramanuja- Brother’s Abuse 25:55 Kids Court 33:05 Safety, Abuse & the Community: 38:11 Hiding Abuse in Communities 41:35 “Kids Court“ 56:16 Dwarkadisha Abuser 58:00 First Mridanga Taken 1:01:55 Brain Washing 1:07:30 Abusers Honoured 1:10:33 Child’s Nervous System 1:15:35 Father’s Murder-Brother Died