Baba Ramdev Accuses Organized Attacks on Sanatan Dharma

Haridwar, October 28 (Daily Kiran) : Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has raised concerns over what he describes as systematic attacks on Sanatan Dharma. Speaking to reporters in Haridwar, he accused certain groups of attempting to defame the faith by spreading false and derogatory claims about Hindu deities.

Ramdev specifically pointed to misinformation regarding Lord Ram and Sita, as well as false statements about Lord Shiva. He expressed his discontent over the misinterpretation of Lord Krishna’s pastimes and the allegations surrounding Lord Brahma, emphasizing efforts to portray Hindu deities in an immoral light.

He claimed that for nearly a thousand years, opponents of Sanatan Dharma have sought to tarnish its image through alterations and misinterpretations of religious texts during both the Mughal and British eras.

According to Ramdev, there are attempts to economically divide Hindu deities. He cited recent claims suggesting that Lord Ram is the deity of the wealthy, as he is offered lavish offerings, while Lord Shiva is labeled as the god of the poor. He described this as an effort to create division within society and religion.

Ramdev noted the contradictory stance of some individuals who question the existence of Hindu deities while simultaneously making allegations about their personal lives. He found this approach to be both misleading and contradictory.

He also commented on the Muslim community in India, stating that many Muslims acknowledge their ancestors practiced Hindu traditions. Ramdev asserted that there are over 1.5 billion followers of Sanatan Dharma worldwide, and when considering the concept of Akhand Bharat, this number could exceed 2 billion.

Rejecting the Aryan invasion or migration theory, Ramdev insisted that Aryans did not come from outside India. He claimed that his travels across various countries indicated that Indians ventured abroad rather than Aryans migrating into India.

He explained that people typically move to other countries for three reasons: acquiring knowledge, seeking employment, and expanding trade. He referenced scholars promoting knowledge and his own yoga outreach initiatives as examples.

Ramdev accused proponents of the Aryan invasion theory of using concepts like “indigenous people” and anti-Brahmin sentiments to divide society. He stated, “We clearly say that Aryans did not come from outside. There was no conflict between Aryans and Dravidians in this country.”

His remarks come amid ongoing debates regarding religious traditions, interpretations of ancient texts, and historical perspectives on India’s cultural and social origins.