Conference of Varkaris and Religious Educational Institutions held enthusiastically in Alandi

Thwart the fake narratives against the Varkari Sampradaya and Hindu Dharma ! : Ramesh Shinde (of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti)

(Center) HBP Bajirao Bangar Maharaj lighting the lamp; (From left) Mr Dilip Deshmukh, Mr Ram Davare, Mr Sanjay Sheth Thorat, Adv. Rohini Pawar, HBP Balasaheb Shelke Maharaj, Mr Ramesh Shinde, Mr Sunil Ghanwat and Dr Ankush Agrawal

Alandi (Dist. Pune) – On 20^th September, a conference of ‘Varkaris and Religious Educational Institutions’ was held in an enthusiastic and devout environment in Alandi, District Pune.

The conference was organised jointly by Sanatan Vidya Foundation, Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, Rashtriya Varkari Parishad, and Swarajya Sangh. This was attended by over 400 Varkaris.

Mr Ramesh Shinde (National Spokesperson of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti) said, “A conflict is currently being orchestrated between religiosity and modernism. In the present information age, we do not verify the authenticity or appropriateness of information we receive on our mobile phones. This is why fake narratives are created and spread. Currently, ‘AI’ (Artificial Intelligence) like ‘Chat-GPT’ is being used to disseminate incorrect information. In today’s world, this has become the biggest weapon. Therefore, in the times to come, Hindus will have to be vigilant and thwart the fake narratives against the Varkari Sampradaya and Hindu Dharma”. Gist of speeches is given ahead.

A conspiracy is afoot to alienate you from Dharma : Mr Avinash Dharmadhikari

The principle of ‘Sarvetra Sukhinah Santu’ (May all be happy) exists only in Hindu Dharma, not in other sects. Other sects claim that only their God is true, other religions are false and backward. A conspiracy is afoot to either alienate you from your Dharma or to kill you. For this, they are receiving financial support from global powers. If peace and happiness are to prevail in the world, only Hindu Dharma can provide it; everyone should realize this.

Kirtankars should create awareness against Jihadi conspiracy : Dr Ankush Agarwal

Jihadis attacked volunteers of Ganesh Mandals during Ganeshotsav. They put up false banners during the Ashadhi Wari, throwing pieces of meat at the Varkaris in the procession, and telling people in areas where Jihadis are in the majority not to sing bhajans, kirtans, and Aratis. The Kirtankars of the Varkari Sampradaya should create public awareness in every kirtan against these conspiracies.

A falsehood is being spread to portray Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as secular : HBP Bajirao Bangar Maharaj

To oppose the tyrannical rule of the five Sultanates, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj took an oath to establish Swarajya in his childhood. For this, he started with just 10 people and later established a great Hindu Swarajya, which had an army of lakhs and a large intelligence wing. Despite this, a conspiracy is now underway to portray Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as secular. The character of Madari Mehtar is being added to this. Many such false narratives are being spread. The matter should be enquired into and the people concerned must be thwarted.

The teaching ‘Live and die for Dharma’ needs to be put into practice today : HBP Manik Maharaj More (10th descendant of Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj)

Even though it is said that the purpose of Dharma is to refute hypocrisy, Hindus do not do this. Since the 12^th Century, Hindus have been facing invasions. In the 13^th Century, Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj laid the foundation of Bhagawat Dharma, while in the 16^th Century, Sant Tukaram Maharaj made relentless efforts to expand it. Similarly, the teaching ‘Live and die for Dharma’ needs to be put into practice today.

The Kirtankars of the Varkari Sampradaya should create public awareness in every kirtan against ongoing conspiracies !