Views of Saints on Pujya Bapuji and the Propaganda against Santana Culture

Expressing his views on the conspiracy against Sant Sri Asaramji Bapu, Shankaracharya Jagadguru Shri Jayendra Saraswati of Kanchi Kamakoti Peeth said: “The cause of the confusion is politics. May it be resolved as early as possible.”

He stressed that it is necessary to thwart the attempts of conspirators trying to shake the faith of believers, by repeatedly attacking our saints who form the foundation of Santana culture.

He added: “We are expressing our views, taking action, and yet there is much more to be done. It is very necessary for the saints to spread awareness in villages and cities. There is strength in union in Kaliyuga. All should make a collective effort. If all saints and religious leaders work together, the wicked slanderers will be put off. That is why it is necessary for everyone to try to be united.”

Sant Sri Baba Harpal Singhji Maharaj, Ratvada Sahib, Mohali (Punjab): “The allegations leveled against Pujya Bapuji are baseless. I am very closely acquainted with Bapuji and have deep love for Him, and those who level false allegations against such spiritual personalities, and great souls, are utterly contemptible. We of all the ashrams in Punjab strongly protest against this.

“Bapuji propagates religious unity for all and He has a very universal approach. Hence we strongly appeal not to slander such a great soul. Today all the Sikh people and all the Sikh organizations are united in their decision to sacrifice everything for Bapuji.”

Shri Shri 1008 Mahamandeleshwar Swami Achutanandaji Maharaj, Haridwar: “The act of slandering great souls is an attempt to break our culture, unity and integrity. May God bestow good sense upon those people who talk such false things.”

Anantshari Mahamandaleshwar Balyogi Swami Arjunpuriji Maharaj, Haridwar: “Sant Sri Asaramji Bapu is a great ascetic. He has contributed a lot to the service of the Hindu world and people have great faith in Him. Some people do not like to see the fame and prosperity of others. Such miscreants take undue advantage of such opportunities. Asaramji’s endeavors for social service are very praiseworthy.”

Shri Shri 1008 Mahamandaleshwar Sanjivdas Hariji Maharaj, Nirmal Dera, Haridwar and National President of Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Suraksha Samiti: Today, foreign powers have employed all their strength and faculties throughout the country to malign and disintegrate the Sanatana Religion. One can also sense political play behind all this as elections are nearing. The media is not playing its role properly.

A journalist of ‘Press Ki Taquat’, spoke to the local saints regarding this issue. Mahant Shri Rameshwardasji Maharaj of Jagannath Temple, Amdavad said: ‘The institution of Asaramji Bapu is being defamed. It is very bad. Those who are involved in politics defame Dharma, religious people, and as a part of their political strategy, they even plot against supporters of the civilization of the nation.’

Shri Hariharanandji Maharaj of the famous Swaminarayan Mandir, Amdavad, spoke of the role of the media: “I would like to say that some people are conspiring to destroy Hindu culture. They are unable to tolerate anyone who commands respect in society. By making allegations against them, they misrepresent facts. When the real story emerges, then you can print it.”

Shri Shivananda Saraswati of Gita Mandir, Ahemdabad told the journalist of ‘Press Ki Taquat’, in a special meeting: “These people who are committing violence, what are they burning? They are burning buses, but who bears the loss? Who has to suffer through all this? We as individuals alone will have to suffer. Taxes will be imposed, etc… Whose Government is it? It’s ours, isn’t it? Whichever Government it is, be it Congress, be it BJP, the loss will ultimately be suffered by the individuals. Inflation will occur. So, people who read the paper should discriminate between what is right and what is not and then express their thoughts. Some news is printed in the paper. You have to wait and watch till the truth emerges. Then investigate to find out what is right and what is not and oppose whatever is not right”

When Rakesh Aggarwal, a journalist of ‘Press Ki Taquat’ asked Shri Bhaskaranandaji Maharaj, Gita Mandir, Amdavad for his thoughts on the death of the two children of Pujya Asaramji’s Gurukul, he replied, ‘In the incident in which the children died, this is just an accident that could have happened at any time. Whether the ashram has a hand in this or not, the point is that there was such a violent uproar around the temple, there was destruction, there was loss within us, Hindus itself… This violent outbreak is absolutely wrong. It should not happen. Some political strategy or a political party had its hand in it. I am fully confident of this.

I’d like to tell everyone that you should not get deluded like this and make allegations against anybody. For the people who are incensed by this who are getting violent, taking our rallies – all this is very wrong.’

(By courtesy of ‘Press Ki Taquat’)