Muslims should show harmony in Gyanvapi case

• An appeal by H.H. Swami Govindadev Giri Maharaj

• The ceremony for the 75th birthday of Maharaj starts amidst an auspicious atmosphere and recitation of Vedas

H.H. Swami Govindadev Giri Maharaj (speaking)

Alandi (Pune), 4th February – The path of regaining and making a grand temple will be clear if Muslims have a harmonic view of Gyanvapi. Similarly, a temple can be constructed even at Mathura with such an attitude. Hindus are demanding their right to regain both of these places. We wanted only three temples, stated H.H. Swami Govindadev Giri Maharaj while talking to reporters during the ceremony, which has been organised to celebrate his 75th birthday as ‘Geeta-Bhakti Amrut Mahotsav’. The ceremony started from today.

H.H. Swami Govindadev Giri Maharaj further said –

Mr Ashok Singhal of Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) said that the invaders destroyed 3,500 temples to build mosques in their place. The blots of insult caused by invaders have to be changed and eradicated.

There is no conflict based on religion as Hindu-Muslim. We have no bitterness in mind. Hindus believe in justice and peace. As per the Court’s orders, performing puja has begun at Gyanvapi. We are trying to make the other party understand.

Efforts are going on wherever it is possible to solve the problems by exhibiting understanding. We do not want the creation of disharmony in the country at any cost.

Vedas are needed for the comprehensive development of humanity

H.H. Swami Gonvindadev Giri Maharaj further said, “The great Saint Dnyaneshwar Maharaj always thought of the welfare of the world. Shrimadbhagawadgeeta is an inference of Vedas. Saint Dnyaneshwar is ‘harmony’- personified. Shrimadbhagawadgeeta promotes devotion. Vedas are needed for the comprehensive development of humanity. Now, I do not need any felicitations. Earlier, I needed support on a few occasions. My colleagues wanted to celebrate my birthday when I told them to organise programmes to promote devotion towards Geeta, create a religious atmosphere and impart education inculcating good values and Sanskars. Reading Holy scriptures, performing homa-havan, and offering flowers are part of rituals in Dharma. We, however, need to follow the right values in life and pass them on to the next generations, and it is the purpose of organising this programme.”