Fw: [washington-madhva] Fwd: Seer ready to give deeksha to Dalits

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Sri krishNaya namaH,Dear Krishna bhaktas,    Here is an item from Deccan Herald about Sri Pejawar Swamiji's  announcement about giving mantra deeksha to Dalits.     My personal comment is that this is a progressive measure and  this is something that is needed in the Hindu society today. Sri Pejawar swamiji has taken a visionary step in healing the wounds of the Hindu society.  This is  needed to address the conversion issue.  I am sure this item  will generate a lot of discussion. Please post your comments on the vms-philosophy list about this.  Please do not reply to this email in this list. Namaste,Vasu Murthy----- Forwarded Message ----Raghu Rao <raoraghuswashington-madhva Sent: Sunday, November 9, 2008 7:54:40 AM[washington-madhva] Fwd: Seer ready to give deeksha to Dalits

 

religious-freedom, "Raghu Rao" <raoraghus@. ..>

wrote:

 

http://www.deccanhe rald.com/ Content/Nov32008 /state2008110298 502.asp

 

Seer ready to give deeksha to Dalits

 

Udupi, DHNS:

Pejawar mutt seer Vishweshateertha Swamiji has stated that the Mutt is

ready to give mantra deeksha to the Dalits provided they are ready to

accept certain conditions.

 

He said in a release that the Pejawar Mutt has never neglected the

Dalits and is still ready to admit them into the folds of `savarniyas'

of Hinduism. But they need to follow certain rules like Basavanna

imposed on those who accepted `linga deeksha', he added.

 

Many Dalits are being converted into Buddhism, despite Buddhism being

a part of Hinduism. It is improper to convert Dalits into Buddhism for

the sole reason that it discourages caste system, he stated.

 

"It is better if the Dalits join Arya Samaj, propagated by Dayananda

Saraswathi, than convert to Buddhism, the tenets of which are

questionable, " the seer suggested.

 

Dalits will not benefit much by joining Buddhism. Even after

conversion, they have to live in Dalit colonies and their status may

not change. Instead they become minorities. They can join the

revolutionary Arya Samaj that challenged caste system being a part of

Hinduism, he advised.

 

If any injustice is practiced against Dalits in villages or temples

such cases should be reported to the Pejawar Mutt. The Mutt or its

representative will visit the place and arbitrate, he assured adding

that he would personally join their movement if it becomes inevitable.

The seer will be present at Poornaprajna Vidyapeetha on Kathriguppe

Main road in Bangalore at 6 pm on November 3. Anybody can meet him

personally and discuss the issue, he stated.

 

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