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Chitrakoot, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Spiritual guru Swami Rambhadracharya, on Monday, issued a clarification after facing backlash from the saint community over his remarks about renowned saint Premanand Maharaj. The controversy began after a statement made by Swami Rambhadracharya in a podcast, which many interpreted as disrespectful towards Premanand Maharaj. In his statement, Swami Rambhadracharya emphasised that his words were misunderstood and taken out of context. He clarified, "I did not make any derogatory comments about Premanand Maharaj. He is like a son to me. I merely stated that everyone should study Sanskrit. Today, there are some individuals who are delivering sermons without any knowledge of Sanskrit. I have told my disciples and others that every Hindu should learn Sanskrit." He further stressed the importance of preserving Sanskrit and Indian culture, calling them the two strong pillars of the nation. "Sanskrit and Indian culture are the foundations of our heritage. It is every Hindu's duty to protect them," he said. Swami Rambhadracharya also mentioned that he continues to study for 18 hours a day and will keep doing so in the future. "I have never disrespected Premanand Maharaj, nor have I used any insulting language against him. I only said that Sanskrit is essential to understand Indian culture. I am not speaking against anyone. All saints are dear to me and will remain so," he added. He also expressed his willingness to bless Premanand Maharaj whenever he visits, saying, "Whenever Premanand Maharaj comes to meet me, I will bless him. The rumours being spread about me are false. My statement has been misrepresented. I have never spoken ill of Premanand Maharaj or any other saint, and I never will. All saints deserve respect." The controversy stemmed from a remark made by Swami Rambhadracharya during a podcast, where he appeared to challenge Premanand Maharaj. He reportedly said, "If there are truly miracles, then I challenge Premanand Ji to speak a single word of Sanskrit in front of me or explain the meaning of a Sanskrit verse I recite." This statement led to discontent among followers and members of the saint community, prompting Swami Rambhadracharya to issue this clarification to quell the growing controversy.
New Delhi [India], November 26 (ANI): Spiritual guru and founder of the Isha Foundation, Sadhguru, on Tuesday came out strongly and expressed grave concern over the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a prominent ISKCON leader in Bangladesh. Taking to social media platform X, Sadhguru highlighted the shift from a democratic to a theocratic and autocratic system in Bangladesh, stressing the importance of understanding the value of an open democracy. He pointed out that persecution based on religion or demographic weaknesses is not in line with democratic ideals. Also Read | UK Horror: Transgender ...Read More >
PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) -- Millions of Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women from all across India flocked to the northern city of Prayagraj on Monday to kickstart the Maha Kumbh festival, which is being touted as the world's largest religious gathering. Over about the next six weeks, Hindu pilgrims will gather at the confluence of three sacred rivers -- the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati -- where they will take part in elaborate rituals, hoping to begin a journey to achieve Hindu philosophy's ultimate goal: the release from the cycle of rebirth. Here's what to know abo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday extended his greetings on the occasion of Guru Purnima. In a post on X Rahul Gandhi stated,'Heartiest greetings to all of you on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima. Thanks to all the Gurus who show us the path of compassion, kowledge, patience and truth in life.' A Guru is considered an essential guide for one's success in life. Thousands of people visit their respected Gurus on this day, presenting gifts to them as per their abilities. The belief is that respecting Gurus on ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Defending the incidents of students washing their teachers' feet during 'Gurupooja' ceremonies, Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Sunday said it is a part of Indian culture and tradition. His statement comes amid strong opposition from the state government over such rituals being conducted in schools managed by Bharatiya Vidya Niketan. "It is our culture to offer flowers at the feet of our guru. Some people have objected to it -- I don't understand from which culture they come," the Governor said while speaking at a Balagokulam event in Balaramapuram, Thiruvan ...Read More >
AMRITSAR: In less than twenty-four hours, the Golden Temple once again received a threatening message warning of a possible bomb attack. The fresh threat, similar in content to a previous one referencing RDX and a specific time, sparked renewed concern among authorities and devotees alike.Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) Secretary Partap Singh informed on Tuesday that the internet department of SGPC received the mail on the morning, following which the same was informed to the police. Stating that the content of the fresh threat email is almost the same as the one received on Mon ...Read More >
He was addressing a gathering during an event to mark the death anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Dhadogal here today. On the occasion, Mann laid the foundation stone of two road projects in Dhuri that have an outlay of ₹17.21 crore. The first road is being built by the Punjab Mandi Board, connecting a link road from Dhuri-Amargarh Road to Dhuri-Chheenta Wala Road, passing through Dhadhogal, Burj Gohra, Burj Seda, Cheema, Bhari Mansa, and Samundgarh Chhanna. Similarly, the other road is bei ...Read More >
New Delhi: As Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi compared the actions of the BJP-led government to the tale of Dronacharya and Eklavya, several religious criticised him and said the Congress leader was a 'Rashtra Virodhi' (anti-national) and 'Hindu Virodhi (anti-Hindu)'. Gandhi on Saturday claimed that the Modi-led government was "chopping the thumb of the youth of the country," drawing a parallel to the story where Dronacharya allegedly cut off Eklavya's thumb. The statement has drawn sharp criticism from several religious leaders, who are now calling for strict action and an ...Read More >
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 8 (ANI): As the commencement date for the 2025 Maha Kumbh nears, popular seers and saints are joining the crowd in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. Amid celebrations, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj on Wednesday demanded that cow be given the status of 'Rashtra Mata'. He said that one of the biggest problems was cow slaughter and it must be stopped. The seer said that they would organise a 'maha yagya' to press their demands. "All Sanatani Hindus are uniting here for Kumbh. Even though we have a number of problems, the ...Read More >
Kolkata: A BJP fact-finding team arrived in Kolkata on Monday and visited the law college where a first-year student was allegedly gang-raped last week. However, they ran into a volley of questions from Trinamool over BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya's comments on the allegations against Kartik Maharaj.On Monday, Malviya hailed Kartik Maharaj as a "revered saint" and claimed the woman who had accused him of rape acted "entirely as instructed by 'Didi's' people, right from the top". "This wasn't about justice. It was a scripted political hit-job -- a disgraceful attack on a Hindu saint and an ins ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 2 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday took a jibe at opposition parties in Bihar while addressing the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) state executive meeting and said that India has always been secular. The Defence Minister questioned the opposition regarding the definition of secular amid the ongoing controversy over Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Dattatreya Hosabale's suggestion to reconsider the inclusion of words 'secular and socialist' in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. 'India is a country whose very culture embodies the spirit of Sa ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - In India, the land of more than a thousand tongues, few things inflame passions more than language. Touching the hot button comes with political peril. Just ask the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. High-profile brawls have erupted recently over Mr Modi's push for the nationwide adoption of Hindi, the language of his power base in northern India and a symbol of his campaign to unify the country around the ideology of Hindu nationalism. Late in June, the government of Maharashtra, a state in western India governed by Mr Modi's party, was forced to retract a policy requi ...Read More >
Post acquittal of all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, the BJP on Friday criticised the Congress, saying it has been attacking saints, soldiers, 'Sanatan' dharma, and the Constitution to malign Hindus for vote bank politics. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters here, party spokesperson Sambit Patra, said the opposition party has been targeting saints, soldiers, 'sanatan' and the Constitution for the past 17 years. Advertisement "It was a calculated strategy to ma ...Read More >
Ayodhya: Expressing his gratitude for being able to bow before Ram Lalla, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said people who have witnessed the making of Ram temple should consider themselves fortunate as for 500 years saints and Ram bhakts had to struggle to fulfil this dream.Speaking at a programme on the 17th death anniversary of Shrimad Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Pujya Swami Haryacharya Ji Maharaj at Digambar Akhara in Ayodhya, the CM said it took 500 years to build a permanent temple for Ram Lalla.Highlighting the role of Ayodhya seers in the Ram temple movement, the CM said the cons ...Read More >
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) January 27 (ANI): Spiritual leader and orator Devkinandan Thakur on Monday said that the Sanatana Dharma Sansad, which he convenes at the ongoing Mahakumbh, is organised for safeguarding Sanatanis. Devkinandan Thakurji Maharaj, as he is popularly known, said that the Dharma Sansad has been called for a board that can bring all our puja, tradition, culture, and Gau mata together and protect them. Also Read | Mahakumbh 2025: After Taking Holy Dip, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Along With His Family, Performs 'Aarti' at Triveni Sangam. "This Sanatana Dharma Sansad is ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get some very high-placed people to say not only that they respected and supported India's right of self- ...Read More >
ISKCON Bangladesh has strongly condemned the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a prominent Hindu leader, and spokesperson for the "Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatani Jagaran Jot" and also issued a list of demands to the Muhammad Yunus-led government for subsequent violence and attacks against Sanatanis in various regions of Bangladesh. The organisation has also issued a statement and called upon the government authorities to promote peaceful coexistence. ISKCON Bangladesh made note of the above points and more matters in a statement issued, regarding the current situation in Bangladesh and the arres ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 5: Uttar Pradesh's Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh expressed confidence that Mahakumbh 2025 will play a pivotal role in showcasing India's rich cultural heritage and Sanatan traditions globally. Speaking on the progress of preparations, he told IANS, "The arrangements for Mahakumbh are progressing in full swing. We are committed to welcoming all devotees, irrespective of their origin -- whether from different states of India or other countries. We aim to host them with unmatched arrangements that combine magnificence, divinity, and cultural vibrancy." "This gran ...Read More >
Chairing a meeting with officers and representatives of the 'Sarb Dharam Beadbi Rokko Kanoon Morcha' here, he also said all stakeholders, including religious organisations, would be consulted in drafting the legislation. Their views would be duly incorporated into the law, he said. Mann said this process will be completed shortly to assuage the sentiments of the general public and very soon a cabinet meeting will be convened on the issue. He asserted Punjab is a sacred land of great gurus, sai ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday extended his greetings on the occasion of Guru Purnima. In a post on X Rahul Gandhi stated,Heartiest greetings to all of you on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima. Thanks to all the Gurus who show us the path of compassion, kowledge, patience and truth in life. A Guru is considered an essential guide for one success in life. Thousands of people visit their respected Gurus on this day, presenting gifts to them as per their abilities. The belief is that respecting Gurus on Gur ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
Narmadapuram (MP), Aug 22 (PTI) A 26-year Muslim man from Madhya Pradesh has offered to donate one of his kidneys to Hindu seer Premanand Maharaj, calling him a symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity. The man, Arif Khan Chishti, has written a letter to Premanand Maharaj, a renowned religious and spiritual leader who is suffering from a kidney ailment, expressing his desire to donate his kidney. Chishti, a resident of Nyas Colony in Itarsi town of Narmadapuram district in MP, has sent the letter to the Hindu seer through the office of Collector Sonia Meena. In his letter, Arif has praised Premanand Ma ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 5 (ANI): Addressing teachers at the state-level Teacher Award Ceremony organized by the Education Department in Ahmedabad on Friday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel urged teachers to instill in students from childhood the values of Swadeshi and "Nation First," to help realize the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, stated a release. He noted that today's child is tomorrow's citizen, making this a vital responsibility of teachers. The CM honoured 30 teachers from across the state with the 'Best Teacher Award', and certif ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: PM Modi will reach Port of Spain Thursday on the first visit by an Indian PM to Trinidad and Tobago since 1999. While this will be his first official visit, part of the focus on strengthening engagement with the Carribean nation's Indian diaspora, Modi's ties with Trinidad and Tobago, stretch back 25 years.In Aug 2000, as BJP general secretary, he attended World Hindu Conference. The gathering had brought together over 1,000 delegates from across the globe. Modi's keynote address focused on the ancient Indian concept of prioritising the lager social good over one's personal interest ...Read More >
The Chief Minister highlighted that marginalised communities, particularly Scheduled Castes, are being "lured, or coerced" into changing religion Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday termed illegal religious conversions a "calculated conspiracy to undermine the nation's identity and social fabric," asserting that the Uttar Pradesh government is taking firm action to curb the menace. Adityanath made the remarks while flagging off the UP-Delhi Shri Tegh Bahadur Sandesh Yatra from his Luckno ...Read More >
Ujjain, July 10: On the auspicious day of Guru Purnima, the sacred Bhasma Aarti was performed at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain. Devotees gathered in large numbers to witness the early morning ritual, which is considered very divine. The temple resonated with chants and spiritual fervor, marking the worship of Lord Shiva and spiritual gurus. Today also marks the end of the month of Ashadh and the beginning of the month of Sawan. From today, the Kanvar Yatra will also begin. Guru Purnima 2025 Date and Shubh Muhurat: Know Vyasa Purnima Tithi Timings and Significance of the Day De ...Read More >
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], July 11 (ANI): Seers are other Hindu community members have welcomed the decision of the Uttarakhand government to launch Operation Kalanemi a campaging against anti social elements who are hurting religious sentiments and duping people under the pretext of Sanatan Dharma by posing as seers, and have called for strict action against such fake people. President of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, Ravindra Puri, welcomed this decision and asserted that strict action should be taken against the people who cheat Kanwariyas. Speaking to ANI about this initiative, P ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 13 (ANI): Amid criticisms of the eviction drive carried out by the BJP-led Assam government to evict the encroachers from the government lands, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that there is a concerted effort to change the demography of the state constituencies. From our recent eviction experience, we have seen that people originally from districts 400 km away have encroached upon lands in predominantly Hindu constituencies. There is a concerted effort to change the demography of our constituencies, Sarma said. He further said, When we go to condu ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 5 (ANI): Addressing teachers at the state-level Teacher Award Ceremony organized by the Education Department in Ahmedabad on Friday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel urged teachers to instill in students from childhood the values of Swadeshi and Nation First, to help realize the Prime Minister Narendra Modi vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, stated a release. He noted that today child is tomorrow citizen, making this a vital responsibility of teachers. The CM honoured 30 teachers from across the state with the Best Teacher Award, and certificates wer ...Read More >
Taal Thok Ke: Anti-Hindu violence is once again continuing in Bangladesh. Somewhere temples are being targeted. Somewhere acid attacks are being carried out on Hindus. Somewhere armed mobs are targeting Hindu homes. And on top of that, the Maulanas of Bangladesh are making venomous speeches threatening to kill Hindus. Meanwhile, ISKCON's Brahmachari Chinmay Prabhu is arrested without a warrant. He is put in jail and when the Indian government objects to this whole incident, the Bangladesh government says that the court's order is supreme here. This is true but there are ISKCON temples all over ...Read More >
Haridwar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sakshi Maharaj on Sunday demanded that hotel, dhaba and eatery owners on the Kanwar Yatra routes should display their names and identities on boards outside their business establishments. The owners, who hide their identities under fake names, on the Kanwar Yatra routes should not be spared, he told reporters here. "Tampering with faith of the Hindu devotees during the Kanwar Yatra will not be tolerated," said the Unnao MP. The food shops on the Kanwar Yatra routes should have a board outside with the names of their owners clearly written on them, h ...Read More >