Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Jan 28: Sri Raghaveshwara Bharathi Swamiji, spiritual head of Ramachandrapur Math, said that the train of cow protection is heading towards its goal, with spiritual leaders taking the role of the engine, and the devotees, that of compartments. He said that this is a good omen for the society as a whole.

He was delivering benedictory address after accepting the 'Gau Dhwaja' handed over to him on his arrival at 'Mangala Gau Yatra' programme organized at Kulur in the city on Friday January 27. 

"This place, named as 'Mangalabhoomi' for this holy feat, will witness emergence of a new power after two days. This new power will build a strong fort around the cows in the country and protect them from their enemies. Through this initiative, it will show its might and stop cow slaughter completely," he opined. He also said that wherever he led his 'Gau Yatra', he has received spontaneous support from the people and inspiration to move ahead. "We have been able to convince the people that human race can survive only if cows proliferate. The entire saint community is backing this endeavour. Let us sink differences of caste and creed, and come forward unitedly to offer protection to cows," he urged.

The Swamiji said that voice that is heard here and there about the need for cow conservation are like dots. He felt that by drawing a line through these dots, people can show that a strong force is protecting bovine species of animals. He told the people that his request to the people is only to be present at the programme and nothing else.

Sri Rajashekharananda Swamiji of Vajradehi Math said that Kulur will witness a programme that will create a new world record. "We were unable to take part in freedom struggle of our country. We now have got an opportunity to take part in the struggle for the freedom of cows. We will not be deterred by the fear of death in our movement. Because, saints in thousands will take part in this struggle," he stated. He lamented the fact that the government had created a number of stumbling blocks in organizing this programme, and that none of the ministers had taken part in this mammoth programme.

Sri Charukeerti Bhattaraka Swamiji, who was present, wanted the cow to be projected as national animal instead of tiger so that its conservation would become easier. Renukananda Swamiji of Narayanaguru Mahasamsthan Gartikere termed Raghaveshwara Swamiji as the modern day Bhageeratha for his unstinted efforts towards cow conservation.

Sri Vikhyatananda Swamiji of Gurusevashram,Balyottu, Brahmakumari Vishweshwari Akka, and Kalladka Dr Prabhakar Bhat were at the dais. On this occasion, director of 'Gau Mangala Yatra', Dr Y V Krishnamurty, presented a report on the success of Gau Yatra in seven states. Mahesh Kaje presented the programme.