CM Yogi Adityanath Links Sanatan Dharma's Strength to India's Global Power
In a powerful address at the Tapodham Satguru Giridhari Nath Ji Maharaj Tapodham Ashram in Sitapur on Monday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued a clarion call to society, stressing that the protection of Sanatan Dharma is intrinsically linked to the nation's vitality. He asserted that if Sanatan Dharma weakens, the nation itself would face a corresponding decline in strength and unity.
Global Silence on Hindu Persecution in Bangladesh
The Chief Minister highlighted a pressing international issue, pointing to the persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh. "In Bangladesh, Hindus are being killed and burnt, yet everyone remains silent. Those who are being killed are Dalit Hindus," he stated. Adityanath expressed deep concern that, apart from some religious leaders and Hindu organizations, no major human rights groups or global institutions have stepped forward to defend these victims, leaving them vulnerable and unprotected.
Alert Against Divisive Forces and Enduring Culture
Adityanath urged citizens to remain vigilant against elements that seek to divide society along communal or ideological lines. He contrasted the resilience of Sanatan culture with the fate of many ancient civilizations that have vanished over time. "Sanatan culture continues to stand tall and gives the message of friendship and compassion through 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family)," he emphasized. Despite numerous historical attempts to dismantle this culture, he noted that followers of Sanatan Dharma have consistently offered shelter and opportunities for prosperity to those in crisis.
Criticism of Refugee Betrayal and Tradition of Welfare
However, the CM did not shy away from criticism, claiming that some refugees who received aid in India later betrayed their benefactors. "Some people did not fulfil their duty as refugees and, after coming to India, tried to strangle the very hand that helped them and left no stone unturned in looting the nation," he alleged. In contrast, he praised the traditional values of Sanatan Dharma, where strength, wealth, and wisdom are used for humanity's welfare. He illustrated this with examples from daily practices: "In our tradition, the first bite of food is offered to the cow, and the last to the dog. We feed flour and sugar to ants, and we even offer milk and sweets to poisonous snakes."
Tribute to Spiritual Leaders and India's Global Ascent
Paying homage to Yogiraj Giridhari Nath Ji Maharaj, Adityanath recounted his forced departure from the sacred Hinglaj Devi Dham in Pakistan in 1947, his journey through Kurukshetra to Sitapur, and his years of meditation in a self-built cave. He also honored Guru Yogiraj Charannath Ji Maharaj, who established the Yog Ashram and meditated for months, showcasing the profound yogic practices that enable survival without food. Looking to the present, the CM credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi with restoring India to its glory days, declaring that the nation is now poised to emerge as a global power, underpinned by its cultural and spiritual heritage.
