February 4, 2008



By Staff Reporter

Ratnagiri (Maharashtra): Ratnagiri, a dwelling of Aadishakti Devi Sree Bhagavati and the birthplace of Lokmanya Tilak is also the 'karma-bhumi (place of action)' of freedom-fighter Sawarkar. In this Ratnagiri, 'Hindu Dharmajagruti Sabha' was organized by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) on the grounds of Gogate-Jogalekar College. About 3500 devout Hindus attended the meeting. The meeting was organized for protesting against attacks on Hindu Dharma, denigration of Hindu deities and proposed anti-Hindu laws.
The special invitees for the meeting included H.H. Ulhasgiri Maharaj, the Mathadhipati of H.H. Gagangiri Maharaj from Oni-Kondivale, Ha.Bha.Pa. Vasant Redij Maharaj of Warakari Sampradaya, Shri. Rajendra Mahadik, the district-chief of Shiv Sena, Shri. Baal Mane, the zonal secretary and former MLA of BJP, Shri. Vinay Panvalkar of Sanatan Sanstha and Shri. Ramesh Shinde, the spokesperson of HJS.

The meeting started with recitation of 'veda-mantras' by Vedamurti Shrikant Kulkarni and his associates. In the midst of divine atmosphere created by recitation of 'mantras', H.H. Ulhasgiri Maharaj lighted a deep. The invitees were felicitated after lighting the lamp followed with their inspiring speeches awakening 'kshatra-tej (fighting spirit)' in the members of audience. Shri. Govind Bhardwaj explained about various activities and goals of HJS whereas Shri. Sanjay Joshi, reviewed the activities of 'Spiritual Science Rerasearch Foundation (SSRF). Dr. Ghorapade and Mrs. Bane compered the program and the program concluded with singing of national song 'Vande Mataram' by Ms. Deepti Mulye.

Nation needs guiding thoughts of saints - Rajendra Mahadik, district-chief, Shiv Sena

"Hindu culture has been nourished by the guiding thoughts of saints and even today, we need saints to guide us with their teachings. Every devout Hindu needs to attend to his duties towards Dharma. It is necessary to honour Jagatguru Narendracharyaji Maharaj for the activities undertaken by him towards protection of Dharma. All Hindus must come together forgetting their parties and posts. I thank HJS for giving me this opportunity to speak in religious meeting.

Divine energy is the weapon to protect nation and Dharma - Vinay Panvalkar

People should know the science behind performance of rituals to celebrate religious ceremonies and festivals. Divine energy is the weapon with which we can protect nation and Dharma. Sanatan is not any political party, as such it does not criticize anyone nor does it make promises. Sanatan propagates spirituality. We need spiritual power for protection of Dharma that can be acquired only by undertaking spiritual practice. Everyone, therefore, has to be righteous. One can do something for the nation only if one undertakes spiritual practice. Today, we have changed the moral values; we have no pride in our Dharma and therefore, anyone and everyone is criticizing Hindu Dharma; we being only spectators.

Anti-Hindu Government and powers opposing Hindus have united to assault Hindu Dharma – Ha.Bha.Pa. Vasant Redij Maharaj

Shri. Redij Maharaj of Warakari Sampradaya said, "The present Government is Hindu hater and has united with anti-Hindu powers to assault Hindus. The Government says that 'Ram-setu' was not built by Sree Rama; then it claims that Sree Rama did not exist. Besides, the Government is enacting anti-Hindu laws and protecting persons like anti-Hindu Hussain. The above incidents indicate that all anti-Hindu powers have come together." He said further that Hindus are not alert about their Dharma. Therefore, they need to be awakened. This task is performed by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti.

Muslims train their children to handle guns at the tender age of 14-15; but we do not educate our children even in matters related to our Dharma. We have enough objects to motivate us. Once we take inspiration from them and unite, there would be no looking back; the anti-Hindus and the Government will have to flee.    
     
Dabholkar of ANS claims that everything that can not be seen with eyes is superstition. He treats even the regular visit of warakaris to Pandharpur as superstition. Even the Government, under the influence of ANS is trying to force new laws on Hindus although the existing laws are adequate to take care of any situation. When Britishers tried to hurt religious sentiments of Hindus, there was an outbreak of war in 1857. These anti-Hindus and Hindu hating Government should once go through the history", warned Shri. Redij Maharaj.

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News coverage of Dharmajagruti Sabha by 'Daily Pudhari'

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