Comments on: Utterly shameful and inexcusable… http://satyameva-jayate.org/2007/04/19/shameful-and-inexcusable/ Dedicated to "Bharat" and "Dharma" Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:15:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: B Shantanu http://satyameva-jayate.org/2007/04/19/shameful-and-inexcusable/comment-page-1/#comment-65152 B Shantanu Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:26:40 +0000 http://hindudharma.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/shameful-and-inexcusable/#comment-65152 From <a href="http://www.newkerala.com/news/fullnews-76839.html" rel="nofollow">A temple where upper castes bow to Dalits</a>: ...Situated along the banks of the Yamuna river, the temple is sought after by the residents of Lakhna town for holding marriages, 'mundan' (tonsure ceremony of Hindu children) or other rituals particularly performed by Brahmins or members of the upper caste. "It's not just a temple. It's a place that is an example of social equality," said Umesh Dixit, who owns several garment shops in Lakhna town. "People in Lakhna also approach the priests to name their babies as it is believed that names given by Dalit priests would bring good luck and prosperity to the children and their families," he added. According to locals, there's a story behind the custom of Dalit priests. They say King Jaipal Singh, who got the temple constructed, made it mandatory that the priest of the temple would only be a Dalit. "While the construction of the temple was under way, Jaipal Singh noticed a Dalit labourer, Chhotelal, was being assaulted by a group of upper caste people for touching the idol that was to be placed inside the temple," said another resident Ram Raksha Pandey, who owns an eating joint in Lakhna. "Jaipalji soon intervened in the matter and said only Chhotelal and his family would be taking care of the temple after its construction. Since then, the practice has been alive," he added. From A temple where upper castes bow to Dalits:

…Situated along the banks of the Yamuna river, the temple is sought after by the residents of Lakhna town for holding marriages, ‘mundan’ (tonsure ceremony of Hindu children) or other rituals particularly performed by Brahmins or members of the upper caste.

“It’s not just a temple. It’s a place that is an example of social equality,” said Umesh Dixit, who owns several garment shops in Lakhna town.

“People in Lakhna also approach the priests to name their babies as it is believed that names given by Dalit priests would bring good luck and prosperity to the children and their families,” he added.

According to locals, there’s a story behind the custom of Dalit priests. They say King Jaipal Singh, who got the temple constructed, made it mandatory that the priest of the temple would only be a Dalit.

“While the construction of the temple was under way, Jaipal Singh noticed a Dalit labourer, Chhotelal, was being assaulted by a group of upper caste people for touching the idol that was to be placed inside the temple,” said another resident Ram Raksha Pandey, who owns an eating joint in Lakhna.

“Jaipalji soon intervened in the matter and said only Chhotelal and his family would be taking care of the temple after its construction. Since then, the practice has been alive,” he added.

]]> By: Rohit http://satyameva-jayate.org/2007/04/19/shameful-and-inexcusable/comment-page-1/#comment-53041 Rohit Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:20:59 +0000 http://hindudharma.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/shameful-and-inexcusable/#comment-53041 Bigotry has to go away. These stupid so called Kshatriyas and Brahmins who hide under the sarees of females need to be kicked around in butt like a football. People should go to Arya Samaj, read Sanskrit, understand and master Vedas, Upnishads and also join RSS Bigotry has to go away. These stupid so called Kshatriyas and Brahmins who hide under the sarees of females need to be kicked around in butt like a football. People should go to Arya Samaj, read Sanskrit, understand and master Vedas, Upnishads and also join RSS

]]> By: B Shantanu http://satyameva-jayate.org/2007/04/19/shameful-and-inexcusable/comment-page-1/#comment-52980 B Shantanu Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:01:51 +0000 http://hindudharma.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/shameful-and-inexcusable/#comment-52980 From <a href="http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_dalits-enter-shiva-temple-for-first-time-in-900-years_1319864" rel="nofollow">Dalits enter Shiva temple for first time in 900 years</a>: The Dalits of Kisinapur village in Cuttack district took a big step on Wednesday. They walked inside the 900-year-old Chhateswar temple in their village, which has been out of bounds for them, and offered prayers to Lord Shiva. They were received at the temple gate by the priests and served 'prasad'. ...Dr Biswajit Ray, spokesperson, Rastriya Yuva Sangathan (that organised the padayatra), said the Dalits felt good about this gesture from Brahmins. "There was no palpable tension. Both sections of society exchanged pleasantries on the occasion," he said. Later, the villagers dined together in a grand community feast organised on the occasion. The programme had been planned to build a bridge between Dalits and the upper castes. And that's exactly what happened. From Dalits enter Shiva temple for first time in 900 years:

The Dalits of Kisinapur village in Cuttack district took a big step on Wednesday. They walked inside the 900-year-old Chhateswar temple in their village, which has been out of bounds for them, and offered prayers to Lord Shiva. They were received at the temple gate by the priests and served ‘prasad’.

…Dr Biswajit Ray, spokesperson, Rastriya Yuva Sangathan (that organised the padayatra), said the Dalits felt good about this gesture from Brahmins. “There was no palpable tension. Both sections of society exchanged pleasantries on the occasion,” he said. Later, the villagers dined together in a grand community feast organised on the occasion.

The programme had been planned to build a bridge between Dalits and the upper castes. And that’s exactly what happened.

]]> By: S Rao Allada http://satyameva-jayate.org/2007/04/19/shameful-and-inexcusable/comment-page-1/#comment-957 S Rao Allada Mon, 04 Feb 2008 06:21:22 +0000 http://hindudharma.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/shameful-and-inexcusable/#comment-957 I have not seen your original article. My comments concern what I have read here in this piece.
I am delighted to read your forthright stand Hindu caste system, the need to reform. I commend
you for views championing the reform of Hinduism.

I wholeheartedly agree and commend your suggestion: “Every Hindu, irrespective of his caste,
has a right to enter any Hindu temple which is open to other persons
professing the same religion,”

I am so happy to learn the work you are doing to help reform Hinduism.
I hope to be in touch with you later. I am writing a book found the true
meaning of Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaisya, Sudra in the Bhagavad Gita,
which are based on gunas. This for another time.

]]> By: v.c.krishnan http://satyameva-jayate.org/2007/04/19/shameful-and-inexcusable/comment-page-1/#comment-958 v.c.krishnan Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:40:20 +0000 http://hindudharma.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/shameful-and-inexcusable/#comment-958 Dear Sir, This obtuse mentality is disgusting and has to change, if we are to see areally true, strong, and free Bharat. Let me assure you that things are changing, but even small mishaps like this should be avoided. Let me digress a bit before I come back to the subject of Dalits. The exposure as a news article appears to be the work of the highly motivated Christian backed, Christian Educated thugs trying to present our way of life in a primitive way. I WOULD LIKE TO THIS SAME NEWS THUG TO HIGHLIGHT WHY NO NON_ MUSLIM IS NOT PERMITTED INTO MECCA AND MEDINA, and NO TEMPLE IS PERMITTED IN THE VATICAN!!! Coming to the aspect of Dalits, an effort has been initiated in Kerala by the UPPER CASTES to train all casted and creeds to become priests! In my family temple in Tamilnadu all the priests all priests are OBC's! During the annual festival ALL CASTES have to COMPULSORILY to DANCE AND SING, in front of the deity before the deity goes back into the temple after the festival is completed. Indira Gandhi was not permitted to enter the precints of the Shri. Krishna temple in Guruvayyor as she did not profess the Hindu religion, and I agree that A TEMPLE is not a place for GARNERING VOTES or a PLACE FOR GAWKING!! Rules are rules wherever one goes, but this Dalit act is not a rule but a manifestation of ruthless power which needs to be condemned in every way by all. As Hindus I think we should start a BOYCOTT OF TEMPLES temples which prevent HINDU's OF ANY CASTES to enter it. Then let us see what the high priests will do for his bread and butter. The explotation will stop and I am sure Lord Jaganatha will bless us Hindus who join this boycott more, as we have been instrumental in not DESTROYING this great way of life which one calls HINDUISM. Regards, vck Dear Sir,
This obtuse mentality is disgusting and has to change, if we are to see areally true, strong, and free Bharat.
Let me assure you that things are changing, but even small mishaps like this should be avoided.
Let me digress a bit before I come back to the subject of Dalits.
The exposure as a news article appears to be the work of the highly motivated Christian backed, Christian Educated thugs trying to present our way of life in a primitive way.
I WOULD LIKE TO THIS SAME NEWS THUG TO HIGHLIGHT WHY NO NON_ MUSLIM IS NOT PERMITTED INTO MECCA AND MEDINA, and NO TEMPLE IS PERMITTED IN THE VATICAN!!!
Coming to the aspect of Dalits, an effort has been initiated in Kerala by the UPPER CASTES to train all casted and creeds to become priests!
In my family temple in Tamilnadu all the priests all priests are OBC’s! During the annual festival ALL CASTES have to COMPULSORILY to DANCE AND SING, in front of the deity before the deity goes back into the temple after the festival is completed.
Indira Gandhi was not permitted to enter the precints of the Shri. Krishna temple in Guruvayyor as she did not profess the Hindu religion, and I agree that A TEMPLE is not a place for GARNERING VOTES or a PLACE FOR GAWKING!!
Rules are rules wherever one goes, but this Dalit act is not a rule but a manifestation of ruthless power which needs to be condemned in every way by all.
As Hindus I think we should start a BOYCOTT OF TEMPLES temples which prevent HINDU’s OF ANY CASTES to enter it. Then let us see what the high priests will do for his bread and butter. The explotation will stop and I am sure Lord Jaganatha will bless us Hindus who join this boycott more, as we have been instrumental in not DESTROYING this great way of life which one calls HINDUISM.
Regards,
vck

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