Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru (DV)
Bengaluru, May 4: “I am retiring from a 50 year-long political life and stepping into spiritual life. I will receive 'sanyasa deeksha' from Jayendra Theertha Puri Mahaswami of Rajarajeshwari Temple Kailasa Math on May 6,” said former minister and former deputy chairman of Planning Commission BJ Puttaswamy.
“I will be taking 'Deeksha' as the first Pitadipathi of Thaileshwara Ganiga Mahasamsthana on May 6,” he said.
Puttaswamy is a close associate of former chief minister (CM) B S Yediyurappa and he was also his political secretary to him. Later, he was also a minister of cooperation. The BJP government had appointed him as State Planning Commission’s deputy chairman. He resigned from post on April 30.
“As per my knowledge, there are Swamijis called 'Mantrika', 'Vedic', 'Swartha' and 'Ashirvadha'. Lastly, there are Swamijis who reform the society. I am receiving this 'Deekshe' as a social reformer swamiji,” said Puttaswamy.
Puttaswamy will be ordained as the first Swamiji of Thaileshwara Ganigara Mahasanthana on May 15.
CM Basavaraj Bommai, former CMs Yediyurappa. Siddaramaiah, HD Kumaraswamy and several others will take part.
Puttaswamy will lead the Thaileshwara Ganigara Mahasamsthana Math located in Madanayakanahalli in Bengaluru under the name Swarnanada Puri Swamiji.
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Rita, Germany
Thu, May 05 2022Here Iam bit confused.Kindly explain me this process please He is going to sanyasa Deeksha immediately ?Without any probe ?He does not have family ?What they say to this ?Is he taking all his assets and money land etc with him?And secure it as per swamijis ?when he becomes swamiji ,will come again to become some mantri?of peace or shanti?Sorry ,why dont he enjoy the last days with family after his mantri position?relax and read now Bhagwad gita ?Do Pooja ?
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k b r, Mangala Uru
Wed, May 04 2022After 50 successful years of money making as politician, he is entering into another profession to amass wealth and power...
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G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore
Wed, May 04 2022Better go to Kailas Island where Swami Nityananda's place.
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T.Lobo, Bejai
Wed, May 04 2022Men try to end their sins with them. But some sins are so deep that its roots will stay attached on all subceedung generations. This is the law of the universe. You can run but you can't hide.
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Monty Dotor, Mangalore
Wed, May 04 2022Someone recently said Swamijis will contest 40 seats in Karnataka - now does it ring bells....the last part of his name is already swami..
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Jeevan Jeppu, Mangalore 575002
Wed, May 04 2022The very idea of renouncing the world and its false values (ಮಿಥ್ಯ) on the part of a politician is really a praiseworthy step. But in every religion, in a dedicated life (ಸಂನ್ಯಾಸ) one begins as a disciple (ಶಿಷ್ಯ) or a novice. But this man goes to become the supreme head (ಪೀಠಾಧಿಪತಿ) right away. What kind of renunciation (ಸಂನ್ಯಾಸ) is this? He jumps from a top political position to a top religious position. The motives seem very very suspicious.
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Eulalia Dsouza, Mangalore
Wed, May 04 2022Good decision to retire and embrace Sanyasa. But then you still have hopes to come back to active politics, wearing orange / saffron color clothes, for a better tomorrow. May you find peace within you and outside you. May God reveal the secrets of a a better life than what it was
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myna, mysuru
Wed, May 04 2022After taking Sanyasa Deeksha please Work for peace, harmony and love in society. Avoid dividing communities into communal and religious lines. Then it is worth taking deeksha and you will attain Moksha. Otherwise remain as you are.
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Rolf, Dubai
Wed, May 04 2022He knows in future politics only Swamy will be trusted like Yogi whith saffron attire. He do not want to miss the bus . Wat an Idea sirge to fool bakth.
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ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb
Wed, May 04 2022life line for those who are vulnerable to 40% virus...!!!
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j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru
Wed, May 04 2022Puttaswamy is doing noble deed by taking up Sanyasa Deeksha! Trust other older leaders of state too get this in their heads.
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Dinesh, Dubai
Wed, May 04 2022Oh God make him your instrument of peace
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Michael, Brahmavar
Wed, May 04 2022Sanyasi's are the first choice for CM position, UP model.
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ca girishkk, Valencia/m'lore
Wed, May 04 2022One advantage is immunity from ED/IT/CBI etc., as Jokara's are active in pulling each other ...., Ashwatha is in line....
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prakash, Manipal
Wed, May 04 2022Best retirement choice I have ever come across...
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