If you don't think all the stuff that Rawat did in the past reflects on who he is and what he's trying to do now,  you may be bound to repeat the same mistakes.  I think most people would think it's very relevant, even if for you  it's inconvenient.

In any case, the fact that Prem Rawat and Elan Vital, cover up and lie about Rawat's past is a pretty clear indication that they feel it doesn't relfect too well on the image Rawat is trying to project now.

I just have to laugh every time I see premies obfuscate and ignore reality by saying it's "in the past."  I think the official cult website describes it as "ancient history."  It is truly laughable.