Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has alleged that coordinated and systematic attempts are being made to undermine Sanatan Dharma through what he described as false and derogatory portrayals of Hindu deities. Speaking to reporters, Ramdev accused certain groups of distorting religious traditions and historical accounts to weaken Hindu beliefs and create divisions within society. He called for people to reject narratives that, in his view, misrepresent Hindu scriptures and traditions.
Ramdev claimed that Hindu deities were being portrayed in ways that contradicted their traditional religious significance. He objected to alleged depictions of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita as consumers of alcohol and meat, while Lord Shiva was being characterised as an addict and a consumer of cannabis and bhang. He also raised objections to interpretations of Lord Krishna's Rasleela and allegations concerning Lord Brahma, arguing that such portrayals were intended to question the moral standing of Hindu deities.
The yoga guru further alleged that religious scriptures had been altered over centuries to diminish the standing of Sanatan Dharma. Referring to the Mughal period and British rule, he claimed that certain passages had been interpolated to portray Hindu traditions negatively. These assertions formed part of his broader criticism of interpretations of religious texts that he believes have contributed to misunderstandings about Hindu history and religious practices.
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Ramdev also criticised narratives that distinguish between Hindu deities on the basis of wealth and social status. He objected to claims portraying Lord Ram as a deity associated with the wealthy and Lord Shiva as the deity of the poor, arguing that such interpretations create unnecessary divisions. He maintained that religious beliefs should not be used to deepen social differences or encourage hostility between communities.
Addressing debates about India's historical origins, Ramdev rejected the theory that Aryans migrated to the subcontinent from outside. He argued that people from India had travelled to other parts of the world for education, employment and commercial opportunities. He also criticised narratives suggesting an enduring conflict between Aryans and Dravidians, claiming that such accounts and slogans targeting particular social groups were intended to divide Indian society. These views remain part of wider debates surrounding India's ancient history and the interpretation of historical evidence.
Ramdev also made claims about the ancestry of India's Muslim population and the global number of followers of Sanatan Dharma. His remarks touched on religion, historical identity and social cohesion, subjects that continue to generate debate across the country. While he called for greater respect for Hindu traditions, his statements about religious history and population figures were presented as his own assertions. The comments have renewed attention on disagreements over scripture, historical narratives and the relationship between religious identity and social unity in India.
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