Tumakuru: With a clear message to stop prompted religious conversion and pledged to end social evils like untouchability and caste-ism within
Hindu Society, the 2-day historic Sant Sammelan concluded in Tumakuru
of Karnataka on Wednesday evening. The 2-day Sant Sammelan on Nov 11 and
12, 2014 (Conclave of Swamijis and Pontiffs) was organised by Vishwa
Hindu Parishad as a part of its Nation-wide Golden Jubilee celebrations.
Due to health reasons VHP veteran Ashok Singhal could not attend the
Sammelan. He was expected to deliver the valedictory address. Nearly 600
Swamijis representing various religions of Hindu Society gathered at
the Sant Sammelan. The Sant sammeklan ianugurated by Sri Dr Shivakumar
Swamiji of Siddaganga Matha along with Param Pujya Sarasanghachalak Dr.
Mohanji Bhagwat at Siddaganga Matha, Tumakuru on Tuesday morning.
Resolutions Passed at Sant Sammelan:
1. Complete ban on export of cattle meat in Bharat. Govt. should not give license to new cow slaughter houses in Bharat.
2. Declare Cow as ‘National Animal of Bharat’ and make Bharat ‘a nation free from cow slaughtering’.
3. To implement Uniform Civil Code.
4. Legal measures to stop religious conversions.
5. Demand to central govt. to withdraw “Medical Termination of
Pregnancy Amendment Bill 2014, 12015/49/2008 draft dated 29.10.2014″
Several Swamijis expressed and shared their concerns on emerging
socio-religious challenges within and in front of Hindu society.
As a Common issue, every Swami unequivocally opposed all attempts of
religious conversion. Swamijis expressed their concerns to take strong
measures to immediately stop all activities which are directly or
indirectly promotes conversion. Swamijis also demanded strategies in
enhancement on reconverting the converted back to Hindu faith
(Paravartan). Swamijis also demanded a unity amongst all communities of
Hindu society to fight against social evils like untouchability annd
casteism.
Dr Shivakumar Swamiji of Siddaganga Matha Tumakuru, Sri Vishwesha
Theertha Swamiji of Pejawara Matha Udupi, Sri Nirmalanathananda Swamiji
of Adichunchanagiri Matha, Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Swamiji, Sri Sri
Ravishankar of Art of Living, Sri Shivarudra Swamiji of of Beli Matha
Swamiji , Sri Gangadhareshwara Swamiji of Swarnavalli Sonda Matha, Dr
Veerendra Heggade of Dharmasthala, Sri Siddhalinga Swamiji of Siddaganga
Matha, Sadhwi Umabharati of Nelamangala Siddhaaroodha Matha, Sri
Paradeshikendra Swamiji of Tiptur, Dr Veereshananda Swamiji of
Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Ashrama, Sri Vidyaranya Swamii of Hampi, Sri
Namadevananda Swamiji of Gondi, Sri Rudramuni Shivacharya Swamiji of
Kadur, Sri Mummadi Nirvana Swamiji of Kanakapura, Sri Subudendra Swamiji
of Mantralaya. Sri Vidyaprasanna Swamiji of Kukke Subrahmanya and
others several prominent Swamijis were present during the Sant Sammelan.
VHP’s International Secretary Champat Roy, VHP Chief of Karnataka
Prof MB Puaranik, VHP Veteran YK Raghavendra Rao, VHP organising
secretary Gopal Nagarakatte and other prominent leaders were present.
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