Dhirendra Shastri, the top priest of Bageshwar Dham and a outstanding Hindu non secular chief, has launched the “Hindu Jagao Yatra” (Awaken Hindus March) in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh. The nine-day march goals to eradicate caste discrimination and untouchability inside Hindu society whereas selling unity amongst Hindus. The initiative, which started at the moment, has drawn hundreds of devotees to Bageshwar Dham.
Throughout a dialog with Zee Information TV, when Dhirendra Shastri was requested about Hindus and Muslims, he mentioned that even Muslims can be a part of the yatra. Shastri mentioned that he would not have any downside with Muslims. When requested in regards to the ’15 Minutes’ comment usually reiterated in imprecise statements by Hyderabadi brothers (Asaduddin Owaisi and Akbaruddin Owaisi), Shastri mentioned that in the event that they want 15 minutes, ‘give us 5 minutes’. When cross-questioned about what would he do in 5 minutes, Shastri mentioned that he’s not a goon and would not take pleasure in violence. The Bageshwar priest mentioned that he would unite Hindus in 5 minutes.
एमपी के छतरपुर में बाबा बागेश्वर की हिंदू जगाओ यात्रा…हिंदू एकता का संदेश…बोले…मस्जिदों में भी गाया जाए राष्ट्रीय गीत…देशभक्त और देशद्रोही की होगी पहचान#MadhyaPradesh #BabaBageshwar #DhirendraKrishnaShastri @Anant_Tyagii pic.twitter.com/K5cQJtBiPO
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Yatra For Hindu Unity
Identified for his calls to unite Hindus and his advocacy for a Hindu nation, Shastri has launched into this march with a agency decision for Hindu solidarity. The occasion began with a mass recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa and can culminate at Orchha Dham on November 29. Alongside the 160-kilometer route, Shastri plans to cease at a number of areas to host grand devotional occasions, together with bhajan evenings.
Dhirendra Shastri has persistently spoken in regards to the want for Hindus to arrange and unite. In a current interview, he reiterated that if obligatory, he would increase this march nationwide. He believes the yatra will assist bridge caste divides and eradicate untouchability inside the neighborhood.
Controversy Earlier than the March
On the eve of the yatra, Shastri sparked a political controversy with an announcement suggesting that India’s nationwide music, Vande Mataram, also needs to be sung in mosques. This comment has triggered a heated political debate throughout the nation, additional polarizing opinions about his message and strategies.
एमपी के छतरपुर में बाबा बागेश्वर की हिंदू जगाओ यात्रा…हिंदू एकता का संदेश…बोले…मस्जिदों में भी गाया जाए राष्ट्रीय गीत…देशभक्त और देशद्रोही की होगी पहचान…#BabaBageshwar #DhirendraKrishnaShastri @ShobhnaYadava @Zeepramod pic.twitter.com/DOGu3Zo5av
— Zee Information (@ZeeNews) November 21, 2024
Large Turnout at Bageshwar Dham
The launch of the march noticed hundreds of devotees gathering at Bageshwar Dham to lend their assist to the initiative. Shastri’s followers see this as a transformative step towards making a unified Hindu identification and combating societal divisions.
Because the march progresses, it is not going to solely check Shastri’s skill to mobilize individuals but in addition amplify the broader debate on Hindu unity, caste reform, and the function of faith in India’s socio-political panorama. The yatra will finish after eight days on November 29, with a grand finale at Orchha Dham.