I’ll not hesitate to file criminal case to get back my ‘Presiding Deity’: Shiroor Swamiji
Shiroor (Hiriyadka): Lakshmivara Theertha Swamiji of Shiroor Mutt said that he would not hesitate to file a criminal case to get his Presiding Deity.
Speaking to reporters at Shiroor Mutt on Monday, the swamiji said that “Sri Krishna of the Sri Krishna Mutt is not my property. Sri Rama is not my property. But Anna Vittala is my property. If needed, I will not hesitate to file criminal case in the court to get my Presiding Deity back”, he said.
He gave a hint of taking a legal battle against the decision of Vidyadeesha Theertha Swamiji of Paryaya Palimaru Mutt, Pejawar Mutt swamiji and other swamijis who have denied returning the idol of Anna Vittala and others to Shiroor Swamiji.
“It is common practice that at the time of going to some places, people keep their valuables with their reliable persons and take them back once they returned home. If your reliable person declined to return your valuables, it means it is a robbery. In the same way, declining to return my Presiding Deity which was kept at Sri Krishna Mutt for pooja rituals is also a robbery”, the swamiji said.
Out of eight mutts, the seers of six mutts came together and held a meeting and they have taken a decision against Shiroor mutt. If he asked his Presiding Deity, they were pointing towards their leader. Everyone knew who is their leader, he said indirectly pointing at the Pejawar seer.
When asked about their decision of not returning the Presiding Deity unless accepting the disciple, the seer said “Who are those people to deny my Presiding Deity. I have to decide on accepting my disciple. There are many people to become disciple. I know whom to accept as my disciple”, he said.
“I would not go to any meetings even if they invite me. The main god of the mutt would get my Presiding Deity back”, he added.
Those who speak about following the traditions have not been following them properly. As per the tradition, the right of touching and offering pooja to the presiding deity and opening and closing the box in which the idol is being kept would rest with the respective seers. But when some swamijis were travelling in flights, the staff of the flight would touch the idols. Is that a right tradition, he asked.
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Indian Defence forces committed to adapting to changing environment: CDS General Chauhan
Hyderabad (PTI): Asserting that war and warfare is at the cusp of a major revolution, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Saturday said the Indian Defence forces are committed to adapting to changing environment and imbibing reforms to remain ready and relevant.
Addressing the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of 216 Course held at the Air Force Academy at Dundigal near here, General Chauhan said India's strength rests on robust institutions, democratic stability, and unwavering professionalism of our Armed Forces.
He said the intensity of operations may have ebbed, but Operation Sindoor continues.
"You (new officers) also join the Air Force at a moment when a new normal has firmly taken shape. An era defined by a high degree of operational preparedness, 24-7, 365 days. The intensity of operations may have ebbed, but Operation Sindhur continues," he said.
He further said the newly trained officers are entering the Indian Air Force during a phase of deep transformation of the Indian Armed Forces.
Integrated structures, joint operations, and national pursuit of Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence are shaping the future of India's military strength, he said.
"Your journey ahead will be accordingly guided by Jai, the first word of Jai Hind, that's victory. 'J' stands for jointness, fighting as one nation, one force. 'A' stands for Atmanirbhar Bharat, trusted platforms and systems made not just for India but for the world. And finally, 'I' for innovation, daring to think ahead and to be ahead of the curve," he explained.
General Chauhan further said battles in the older domains will always remain contested, often brutal. But in the new domains, they will be smart, swift, and shaped by intellect, innovation, and initiative. The force that masters new frontiers is more likely to prevail in future conflicts.
