Pejawar seer denies poisoning of Shiroor seer from Ashta Mutts
“Alcohol addiction, squabble of women might be a reason for his death”
Udupi, July 20: “I don’t know whether the poisoning has killed Lakshmivara Tirtha Swamiji of Shiroor Mutt or food poisoning. His fellows might have given it. Alcohol addiction and squabble between two women might also be the reason. Or he might have consumed food prepared in the utensils which were not tinned”, said Vishvesha Tirtha Swamiji of Pejawar Mutt.
Following various allegations and disputes against the Ashta Mutts in the wake of Shiroor seer’s sudden death, the Pejawar seer on Friday gave clarifications.
There was no chance of poisoning from the Ashta Mutts. There were different versions and allegations related to the swamiji’s death. A proper investigation should be conducted to know the truth, he said.
Till now, Shiroor seer had relationship with a woman. But recently, he had relationship with another woman. Both the women might have clashed each other for the swamiji. Moreover, the swamiji was addicted to alcohol. This might have caused him problem. His brother told him that the swamiji had consumed food prepared in the utensils which were not tinned, Pejawar seer said.
Cooperation for investigation
When asked whether he would demand high level probe into the death of Shiroor seer, Pejawar seer said that the police could investigate freely. They could also interrogate him. He has no problem. But the police should investigate the issue without any prejudice. “I have the confidence that no swamiji of Ashta Mutts have any role in this incident. There is no doubt in it. If there is suspicion, let them investigate it and interrogate me too. It was not a murder. I have no doubt about it”, the swamiji said.
He was pained because of Shiroor seer’s death. He condoled his death yesterday itself. But the media have twisted his statements or telecast as they want. As there were pre-scheduled programmes in Hubli and Sirsi, he had been to there. So, he was unable to attend the last rites of the swamiji. He has confirmed this before the media. But his statements were not reported properly, he expressed his dissatisfaction.
He has love and affection
“Right from the beginning, I have love and affection about Shiroor seer. During my Paryaya period, I had never allowed him to offer pooja to the Lord Krishna. Because of this, he disliked me. I have told him that I had respect on him, but did not allow him to offer pooja to Lord Srikrishna. I had been to offer pooja during his Paryaya in 2010-12. But during my period, I did not allow him to offer pooja”, he said.
Recently, he had admitted to have children. As agreed in Sringeri Mutt, those who have children would lose eligibility to become swamijis. As it was against the Sanyasa, he did not allow him to offer pooja, he said.
Some good qualities
Shiroor seer has some good qualities too. He was treating all people irrespective of castes and religions equally. He was popular because of this reason. He was participating in various activities. He had interest in various art and cultural activities. Being an artiste, he was supporting the others. He was encouraging the students. He had completed the last two Paryayas. But he had addiction to alcohol. Much against to the Sanyasa, he had relationship with women. Even he had some rowdy qualities. He had admitted before him about those issues several times. But he did not mend his mistakes, Pejawar seer said.
Opposition from swamijis
“I have not instructed against giving Presiding Deity of the Shiroor Mutt. Interestingly, I was not present in the meeting where such a decision was taken. Other swamijis of the Ashta Mutts have taken the decision. His statement that ‘Ashta Mutts swamijis have children’ has hurt the swamijis. Rest of the swamijis were of the opinion that when Shiroor Swamiji himself admitted to have children, it was not possible to accept him as the swamiji. They were demanding him to accept his disciple (Shishya) to return the Presiding Deity”, he said.
There was allegation on me
“Swamijis could not poison anybody. Earlier, several swamijis had faced such allegations. It was common. Allegation was made against me also. Someone has alleged that I had relationship with women when I was young and I have children. He also threatened me to distribute 10,000 pamphlets against me. But such allegations would not become true. I have advised Shiroor Seer several times to give up bad habits. We have said it in open that Shiroor seer who is not following the Sannyasa Dharma was not the seer of Ashta Mutts. So, other seers of the Ashta Mutts did not go to have his darshan on Thursday. Paryaya Palimaru Seer has participated near Kanaka tower. Three swamijis have gone to Shiroor Moola Mutt later”, he said.
Written Constitution
When asked about having written constitution for the Sri Krishna Mutt, the Pejawar seer said that his earlier disciple Vishwa Vijetha had prepared a draft of the constitution. All Ashta Mutts seers had met and discussed it. But there was no consensus on the draft. As there was a difference, there was no progress in that issue, he said.
Appeal to seers
Pejawar seer said that he would appeal Vishwa Vijetha Swamiji, Kemaru Swamiji and Santosh Guruji against giving any controversial statements about the death of Shiroor seer.
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Another North Goa nightclub sealed; Kejriwal says corruption led to fire tragedy
Panaji (PTI): As part of a crackdown against tourist establishments violating laws and safety norms in the aftermath of the Arpora fire tragedy, Goa authorities on Saturday sealed a renowned club at Vagator and revoked the fire department NOC of another club.
Cafe CO2 Goa, located on a cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea at Vagator beach in North Goa, was sealed. The move came two days after Goya Club, also in Vagator, was shut down for alleged violations of rules.
Elsewhere, campaigning for local body polls, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal said the fire incident at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub at Arpora, which claimed 25 lives on December 6, happened because the BJP government in the state was corrupt.
An inspection of Cafe CO2 Goa by a state government-appointed team revealed that the establishment, with a seating capacity of 250, did not possess a no-objection certificate (NOC) of the Fire and Emergency Services Department. The club, which sits atop Ozrant Cliff, also did not have structural stability, the team found.
The Fire and Emergency Services on Saturday also revoked the NOC issued to Diaz Pool Club and Bar at Anjuna as the fire extinguishers installed in the establishment were found to be inadequate, said divisional fire officer Shripad Gawas.
A notice was issued to Nitin Wadhwa, the partner of the club, he said in the order.
Campaigning at Chimbel village near Panaji in support of his party's Zilla Panchayat election candidate, Aam Aadmi Party leader Kejriwal said the nightclub fire at Arpora happened because of the "corruption of the Pramod Sawant-led state government."
"Why this fire incident happened? I read in the newspapers that the nightclub had no occupancy certificate, no building licence, no excise licence, no construction licence or trade licence. The entire club was illegal but still it was going on," he said.
"How could it go on? Couldn't Pramod Sawant or anyone else see it? I was told that hafta (bribe) was being paid," the former Delhi chief minister said.
A person can not work without bribing officials in the coastal state, Kejriwal said, alleging that officers, MLAs and even ministers are accepting bribes.
