n recent days, Lingayat religious leaders in Bangalore held a meeting and shared some important thoughts.
They invited the Lingayat community to refrain from getting colored in radical and political shades of
Hindutva and highlighted its associated risks. Several new and aggressive traditions have emerged among
the Lingayats that bear no resemblance to the teachings of the revered saint, Basavanna.
It is known that among the eminent personalities who advocated for the principles of Satya Dharma Samvaad, there are founders within the Lingayat community. The egalitarian thoughts they imparted remain relevant today for global peace and human welfare. Swami Raghavendra, the coordinator of the Satya Dharma Samvaad, supports the statements of Shri Shivacharya Swami, emphasizing that Indian tradition has embraced diversity, and therein lies its beauty
It is known that among the eminent personalities who advocated for the principles of Satya Dharma Samvaad, there are founders within the Lingayat community. The egalitarian thoughts they imparted remain relevant today for global peace and human welfare. Swami Raghavendra, the coordinator of the Satya Dharma Samvaad, supports the statements of Shri Shivacharya Swami, emphasizing that Indian tradition has embraced diversity, and therein lies its beauty
यं शैवा समुपा सते शि व इति ब्रह्मेति वेदा न्ति नो
बौ द्धा बुद्ध इति प्रमा णपटवः कर्तेति नैया यि का : ॥
अर्हन्नि त्यथ जैनशा सनरताः कर्मेति मी मां सकाः
सो ऽयं नो वि दधा तु वा ञ्छि तफलं त्रैलो क्यना थो हरि : ॥
बौ द्धा बुद्ध इति प्रमा णपटवः कर्तेति नैया यि का : ॥
अर्हन्नि त्यथ जैनशा सनरताः कर्मेति मी मां सकाः
सो ऽयं नो वि दधा तु वा ञ्छि तफलं त्रैलो क्यना थो हरि : ॥
It means, those who worship in the form of Shaivism consider 'Shiva' as the embodiment of Vedantic
Brahma, Buddhists venerate 'Buddha' as their evidence, logicians (Naiyayikas) regard 'the doer' as
significant, Jain followers revere 'Arhant,' and the followers of ritual inquiry (Mimamsakas) focus on
'action.' May the Lord of the three worlds, Sri Hari, grant us our desired fruits. This forms the essence of
Indian tradition and culture. Hence, there should be respect for everyone's beliefs and traditions, and
imposing anything on someone goes against the essence of Indianness.
It means, those who worship in the form of Shaivism consider 'Shiva' as the embodiment of Vedantic Brahma, Buddhists venerate 'Buddha' as their evidence, logicians (Naiyayikas) regard 'the doer' as significant, Jain followers revere 'Arhant,' and the followers of ritual inquiry (Mimamsakas) focus on 'action.' May the Lord of the three worlds, Sri Hari, grant us our desired fruits. This forms the essence of Indian tradition and culture. Hence, there should be respect for everyone's beliefs and traditions, and imposing anything on someone goes against the essence of Indianness.
About Satya Dharam Samvad: Satya Dharam Samvad is a non-partisan organisation that engages with religious authorities in order to preach the message of compassion and fraternity. The effort, which was started by benevolent Hindu Acharyas, aims to promote peace, love, and harmony, especially in these trying times.
It means, those who worship in the form of Shaivism consider 'Shiva' as the embodiment of Vedantic Brahma, Buddhists venerate 'Buddha' as their evidence, logicians (Naiyayikas) regard 'the doer' as significant, Jain followers revere 'Arhant,' and the followers of ritual inquiry (Mimamsakas) focus on 'action.' May the Lord of the three worlds, Sri Hari, grant us our desired fruits. This forms the essence of Indian tradition and culture. Hence, there should be respect for everyone's beliefs and traditions, and imposing anything on someone goes against the essence of Indianness.
About Satya Dharam Samvad: Satya Dharam Samvad is a non-partisan organisation that engages with religious authorities in order to preach the message of compassion and fraternity. The effort, which was started by benevolent Hindu Acharyas, aims to promote peace, love, and harmony, especially in these trying times.