Ramabhadracharya- Head Tulsi Peetth, has called for the removal of government control over Hindu temples, advocating for Hindi to be declared the national language and the Ramcharitmanas as the national scripture. He expressed that no one is as tolerant as Hindus and emphasized that their tolerance is continually being tested.
Tulsi Peeth’s head, Ramabhadracharya, expressed his views on various national issues on Friday. He advocated for removing government control over Hindu temples, declaring Hindi as the national language, and making the Ramcharitmanas the national scripture. Additionally, he called for the inclusion of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir into India.
Addressing political statements made about Hindu and Muslim religions, Ramabhadracharya said this was wrong, noting that the Supreme Court has also stated that Hindutva is synonymous with Indian identity. He questioned why the country endures what he described as injustices by Muslim political parties and cited disturbances during recent Durga Puja celebrations.
My testimony changed the course of the Ram Janmabhoomi case Regarding the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi dispute in Mathura, Ramabhadracharya commented that, just as his testimony impacted the Ram Janmabhoomi case, he believes it will influence this one as well. If called to testify by the court, he stated he would do so, emphasizing the unmatched tolerance of Hindus and how they are constantly tested.
What’s happening in Bangladesh, and Bengal? Ramabhadracharya expressed concern about events in Bangladesh and questioned what is happening in West Bengal, declaring that while tolerance has been shown, it won’t be extended further. He is currently in Kadipur’s Surapur village for the Bijethua Mahotsav, where he will conduct a Ram Katha.
Who is Ramabhadracharya? Born in 1950 in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, Ramabhadracharya lost his sight early in life but began writing at the age of 4. By age 8, he was narrating the Bhagavad Gita and Ram Katha. Ramabhadracharya, the head of the Tulsi Peeth, is fluent in 22 languages and has authored numerous texts. He has been honored with the Padma Vibhushan by the Indian government.
