[ZESTCaste] 'Dalits Won't Benefit by Embracing Buddhism' - Pejavar Swamiji

 

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Udupi: 'Dalits Won't Benefit by Embracing Buddhism' - Pejavar Swamiji

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Posted at 9-00 am

Udupi, May 24: Reacting to a report that about 2,000 Dalits were
planning to embrace Buddhism in the city on May 24, Shri Vishwesha
Tirtha Swamiji of Pejavar Math has said that it was better for them to
receive Bhakti Deeksha or Vaishnav Deeksha.

In a media release, the Swamiji has said that he was prepared to give
them these Deekshas if they so desired, instead of embracing Buddhism.
However, he said that embracing Buddhism was far better an option than
converting to Islam or Christianity.

He also said that attempts were being made to convert Dalits to
Buddhism for decades. But Buddhism had been a part of Hindu faith. By
accepting Buddhism, the Dalits would not benefit in terms of
untouchability and their status would not change in any way, he added.

He also cautioned the Dalits that embracing Buddhism would mean
shunning and shedding of the tenets of god, daivas, devis, boota
worship and the like. The Dalit culture, which has descended by
tradition, would totally perish, he further said.

Dalits interested in receiving such Deeksha can contact the manager,
Shri Vijayadhwaj Mandir, Shri Pejavar Math, Udupi, the communication
has said.

Read earlier report:

Udupi: 2,000 Dalits to Embrace Buddhism at Convention on May 24
http://www.mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=local&newsid=239772

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