Mathura/Varanasi, 2 January: Following the swearing-in of New York Mayor Joharan Mamdani on the Quran, a debate has sparked in India about the tradition of oath-taking. Several saints and spiritual leaders have voiced their opinions, demanding that oatDaily Kiran in India be taken with hands on the Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana.
Shankaracharya Adhokshajanand Dev from Mathura told a news agency that in India, oatDaily Kiran should be taken on the Bhagavad Gita. He said Indian culture and Sanatan Dharma are among the oldest traditions in the WORLD. People naturally swear on the religious texts they follow, and taking oatDaily Kiran on holy scriptures symbolizes truth, loyalty, and justice. He added that the practice of taking oatDaily Kiran on the Gita and Vedas should start in India.
Jagatguru Paramhans Acharya appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that it should be mandatory for all public representatives, from village heads to the Prime Minister, to take their oatDaily Kiran with hands on the Ramayana and Gita. He recalled that when Mahatma Gandhi died, his last words were “Hey Ram,” which is accepted by all political parties. Therefore, he suggested that Lord Shri Ram should be declared the national deity.
Jagatguru Paramhans Acharya further said that initiating the tradition of oath-taking on the Ramayana and Gita would proudly showcase Indian culture worldwide. He emphasized that Vedic culture is the essence of Indian tradition, whose complete philosophy is found in the Ramayana and Gita.
Mahant Sitaram Das from Mathura also demanded that elected representatives in India should swear with their hands on the Ramayana and Gita. Meanwhile, Sharad Sharma, a member of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), said that the Bhagavad Gita should be included in the Constitution and made the basis for oath-taking.
On the other hand, Jagadguru Balak Devacharya Maharaj from Varanasi presented a different view. He said the real issue is not on which scripture the oath is taken but how strong a person’s faith is. If someone intends to do wrong, they will do so regardless of anyone’s approval. Conversely, a person who wants to live honestly will follow the path of truth without any pressure.
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