Daijiworld Media Network - Dharwad (SP)
Dharwad, Oct 15: "Why has the government been targetting a single religion? Why does it not interfere with the affairs of mosques and churches? Why this step-motherly treatment?" questioned spiritual head of Ramachandrapur Math, Sri Raghaveshwara Bharati Swamiji.
Addressing a press conference here on Friday October 14, he pointed out that religious leaders like him are expected to run Maths and temples, not state administration. "We cannot become chief minister or take upon administration posts. We are not allowed to manage government departments. Likewise, everyone has to confine himself to what he or she is expected to do," he commented.
On the issue of threat to lay siege to Maths in the name of intellectuals and ideologies, he wanted to know what wrong Pejavar Swamiji has done. He pointed out that Pejavar Swamiji has embraced people from all fields and castes. He criticized the concerned for not instead trying to tackle several critical problems that are really bothering the country.
"The Mangala Gau Yatra being undertaken from November 8 onward will culminate at Mangaluru on January 26. As prelude to this, region-wise 'Gau Kinkara' Yatras, separate meetings involving children, farmers and Swamijis in district and taluk headquarters, will be conducted," he explained. He said that this Yatra is not aimed to serve interests of any particular Math, religion or political aim. This Yatra is purely meant for developing species of cows that are on the verge of extinction, and spreading awareness of their importance. All are free to take part in this programme, he added.
To a question, he stated that none of the institutions of health of the world have said that consumption of beef is good for health. "The beef of indigenous species of cows have more toxins as compared to foreign breeds, as per research conducted by veterinary university of Uttar Pradesh," he explained.