Constitution is being burnt to impose Manusmriti: Siddaramanandapuri Swami
Bengaluru, Dec 9: “Kuruba community is the biggest strength to the backward community. The Kuruba community, which is the voice for the oppressed class, is being treated as the elder brother”, progressive thinker Dr Banjagere Jayaprakash told here.
Releasing the book ‘Saavinache- Ondu Jijnase’, during the 541st jayanti of Kanakadasa, organized by the State Government Employees and Labourers Central Kanaka Samiti at the Ravindra Kalakshetra in the city on Sunday, he said that the Kuruba community has been taking exploited class along with it. By organizing a strong society, the exploited class should be taken together in each and every field, he said.
Saint poet Kanakadasa had demolished the wall between the God and the devotee by showing that a devotee could see the God. Because of Adikesava who graced Kanakadasa, Krishna Mutt became famous. Kurubas were offering pooja to Krishna in the open space, he opined.
Sensitive mindset is very important to understand the literature of Kanakadasa. Kanakadasa had to come to make Lord Krishna world famous and Kanaka jayanti had to come to organize the Kuruba community, he said.
After revolutionary literature came to the fore, Ramadyana Charite became famous. Only the scholars would read poetry as they could understand figure of speech. So, in order to educate the common people, Kanakadasa had written in simple language. Though some critics do not want the literature of Kanakadasa, it had become popular among common people. The society would require only legends instead of history about Kanakadasa, he said.
Siddaramanandapuri Swamiji said that one should read the literary works of Kanakadasa to understand him better. “We are looking at Kanakadasa in a different perspective. He has never considered Vyasa as his Guru and he has declared that he would never become Brahmin. Kanaka will stand with Buddha and Basava. His intention is to show the truth to the world”, he said.
MLC HM Revanna said that the literary works of Kanakadasa were being published in 12 volumes which will be released on January 5. Kanaka Jayanti has reached the entire state. But in recent days, the number of people coming to Kanaka jayanti has come down which is unfortunate, he said.
‘The political parties have turned their patriotism as their political weapon and are trying to burn the secular Constitution to impose Manusmriti on the entire country’.
- Siddaramanandapuri Swami, Kaginele Mahasamsthana Kanaka Guru Peetha Shakha Mutt
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Campaign Against Hate Speech calls for action against Chandrashekar Swamiji for hate speech
Bengaluru: Campaign Against Hate Speech, a collective of lawyers, activists, and concerned citizens, has urged Karnataka’s Home Minister, Shri Parameshwara G, and Director General of Police, Dr. Alok Mohan, to take legal action against Chandrashekar Swamiji, the seer of Vishwa Vokkaligara Mahasamsthana Mutt. The demand follows an alleged hate speech made by the seer during a protest organized by the Bharatiya Kisan Union at Freedom Park on November 26, 2024.
The organization claimed that the speech was divisive and aimed at spreading communal hatred and enmity between communities. Chandrashekar Swamiji allegedly made inflammatory remarks, including false claims about the authority of the Waqf Board and a controversial suggestion that Muslims in India should be stripped of their voting rights. The speech, delivered to a large audience, has since been uploaded to YouTube by TV9 Kannada, amassing over 6,900 views.
The organization provided excerpts of the speech, which they say falsely accused the Waqf Board of arbitrarily taking over properties, including farmland, and asserted that minorities in Pakistan do not have voting rights. These remarks, they argued, not only mislead the public but also incite hostility against the Muslim community and misrepresent the functioning of the Waqf Board. The statement suggesting that Muslims should be denied voting rights was described as unconstitutional and harmful to the secular and democratic values of the country.
In their letter, the collective highlighted specific sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (formerly the IPC) that they believe the speech violates. These include provisions against promoting enmity between communities, making assertions prejudicial to national integration, and spreading false or alarming information intended to incite hatred. They also pointed out that comments on the video supported the seer’s views, reflecting the potential for real-world consequences stemming from the speech.
While Chandrashekar Swamiji has since issued a written apology, Campaign Against Hate Speech argued that it is insufficient. The apology has not been widely circulated, while the original speech continues to be shared online, further amplifying its divisive message.
The organization has requested legal action against the seer and restrictions on the offensive video. They have also called for a broader public awareness campaign to educate people about the legal and social consequences of hate speech. Additionally, they suggested that the upcoming winter session of the Karnataka Assembly address the growing issue of hate speech comprehensively.
The letter underscored the importance of preserving Karnataka’s identity as a “garden of peace for all communities,” as envisioned by Rashtrakavi Kuvempu. Citing Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s vision of democracy as a mode of “associated living,” they stressed that such remarks not only threaten a specific community but also undermine the foundational values of the nation.
