Pejawar seer exorts Hindus to unite in harmony.

Pejawar seer exorts Hindus to unite in harmony.

Mangalore Today News Network

Udupi: Pejawar Seer Vishweshatheertha Swami exhorted people belonging to Hindu community to stay united and not to adopt hatred in the name of untouchability and inequality.   The seer, who visited Dalit colonies near Babbu Swami Temple in Nittur to invite them to Virat Hindu Samajosthsava to be held at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College grounds  Udupi on March 9, reiterated he is against eliminating the caste system. He said unity should prevail among all castes within the traditional caste system.

The caste system is essential as per dharma, the concept of communal disharmony would prove disastrous. The seer said harmony should be built among all castes within the frame work of Hinduism.

Categorically stating that he is not part of any political party, he said he would never contest polls. The visit is not a poll gimmick or any sort of political agenda, he clarified. He urged the Dalit community to come out from the depressed condition of life and try to live life as other castes do.

Untouchability to be shunned :  He stressed that untouchability should be eliminated from the mindset of the Dalit community. They are also human and  have the right to go to the temples and Mandirs. They should get rid off all sort of  inferiority and move in to the mainstream of the society. An atmosphere should be created for Dalits, so that they can also live with dignity.

Pointing out that no other religion practices the concept of untouchability, the seer added that the Hindu community should discard the notion of the untouchability to be become stronger. He stressed practicing untouchability is a cardinal insult to all.  He added that one can never find the concept of untouchability prevailing in the religions of Islam and Christianity.

The seer said unless and until the lower castes are encouraged and they are taken towards development, the Hindu community is less likely to be develop. The temples and Mutts are devoid of any caste discrimination, the seer added.  Elaborating over the prayer offered by Dalits, the seer added that all Dalits practice Hinduism and offer prayers to Hindu gods. He counseled the Dalits to oppose the concept of conversion.

The seer discouraged inter religious and intercaste marriages. He said the inter caste marriages would ruin the sanctity of the Brahmanism and the practices would  pollute Brahmanism. He said the priest who offers prayer to the Gods in temple should not be non vegetarians. He stressed the tradition and culture of Brahmins should continue.  However at the same time there should be equality among Hindus.

The idea of Brahmanism and equality and unity among Hindus should go hand in hand. The people who consumed non-vegetarian food and alcohol and take ’Deekshe’ are like a Brahmin. Saint Madhawacharya has also supported the thought of equality similar to the preaching of Basavanna, he added. The seer donated Rs 5000 for the development of Babbu Swami temple and visited the houses of  several dalits in the locality. He discussed their problems and urged them to remain united to eliminate untouchability in Hinduism.  The local people were enthused by the seers visit.