Sangam is a symbol of unity, love, sacrifice and penance, cherish it
On the sands of Sangam, in the form of invisible Saraswati, the religious leaders are making the world community drink the Saraswati of knowledge. Among the saints, Jyotishpeethadhiswar Swami Avimukteshwarananda made headlines with his outspoken opinion on many issues in the Maha Kumbh. He also took important decisions on many issues through Paramdharma Sansad. Only time will tell how much of these will be implemented. Anup Ojha talked to him on various aspects related to
Ankush Pandey
What is Kumbh, and in what form will Kumbh be expressed in Indian culture?
Actually Kumbh is called Kalash. Kumbh is a symbol of completeness. There are two types of Kumbhs. One empty and one full. We are all empty. This is because there are many desires in the Kumbh of our heart. When there is completeness within us, then we do not need anything. The Kumbh placed at Sangam is full of infinite elements. By taking a dip in it, spirituality is absorbed.
It is being said that after 144 years, in a rare coincidence, the world's biggest cultural event is being organized on the banks of Sangam. What is your opinion on this?
Such announcements are not appropriate. Maha Kumbh comes after 12 years. Sometimes Kumbh takes place even after 11 years.
When it was officially said that Kumbh is being held after 144 years, then I had told the Mela administration verbally and in writing that Kumbh is not linked to numbers. Because Kumbh is held due to the conjunction of date and planets. Actually, if you see the gazetteer of Prayag, you will know when the last Kumbh was held.
Kumbha takes place in the month of Magha according to the dates. It is not fair to apply English dates in this.
You have always been experimenting with new things. Is there any experiment in this Kumbh as well?
We have done many experiments. We have organized Paramdharma Sansad. Dharmdishas have been passed on many subjects. We will publish them and send them to every Sanatani's home. This will be the message of Maha Kumbh. Since ancient times, there has been a rule that when religious people used to gather here, they used to announce the policy for 12 years. This time we have prepared Kumbh Parv Sandesh. We will take it to the people through Shankaracharya Dharmdoot.
You gave a message through Goraksha Yagna, what message would you like to give to the world community?
See, our message is that do not divide, stay united. But how will we stay united? There should be an excuse to stay united. We do not have any bouquet in which all people can unite. We saw that in Sanatan Dharma, we have cow as our mother. Bharat Mata is discussed, but her method of worship is not found. Cow is the mother of every Hindu. People of the world community should come forward to protect cow. Cow should be designated as the world mother. If this happens, then the crises hovering like clouds will go away and prosperity will come to the world.
How do you see the glory and power of Sangam?
Two streams meet at Sangam. The holy flow of two rivers connects everyone. Prayag is the place where Ganga-
This is the confluence of the river Yamuna. This confluence is a symbol of our unity, love, sacrifice, penance and resolutions. This land has also been praised in the Vedas and scriptures.
Are you in favor of forming Sanatan Board or dissolving the Waqf Board?
We have nothing to do with the Wakf Board. Those who have formed the Wakf Board should know what their views are on this. Regarding the Sanatan Board, I also say that just because there is a Wakf Board, we are not in favour of forming a Sanatan Board. If there is a need to form a centralized policy for the operation of our religious institutions, then we should work on it. If any government comes again, it will start making amendments in the Sanatan Board as well. Nothing should be done without understanding this matter. We have formed the Sanatan Conservation Council. Only the religious leaders should formulate a policy for the protection of Sanatan
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Who do you hold responsible for the Maha Kumbh accident, could such an incident have been avoided?
The accident that happened on Mauni Amavasya could have been avoided. When it was known beforehand that we had only this much space, why were proper arrangements not made beforehand. It is unfair to say that stampedes used to happen before and have happened now too. A responsible person saying that no accident happened at Sangam, don't pay heed to rumours. I believe that there was a lapse somewhere in our system. This should be reviewed. It would also be wrong to keep this incident pending in the name of an inquiry committee.
Maha Kumbh is a confluence of faith and belief: Murmu
The President wrote on his official social media handle, May Maa Ganga bless everyone
Maha Kumbh Nagar. President Draupadi Murmu on Monday took a dip in Sangam and prayed for the prosperity and peace of the nation. She said that Maha Kumbh is a huge gathering of faith and belief and a wonderful and living symbol of India's rich cultural heritage. After taking a holy dip in the holy waters of Triveni Sangam, she also shared her feelings through her official handle on social media platform X.
The President reached Prayagraj Bamrauli Airport from Delhi at around 9:15 AM. Governor Anandi Ben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who were already present here, welcomed her. After this, she reached Arail helipad by air, from where she left for Triveni bath by cruise. The President first expressed her reverence by touching the Triveni water. After this, she offered flowers, garlands, coconut in the holy water and prayed for the prosperity and peace of the nation. She took a holy dip in the confluence and offered prayers to Lord Diwakar. She also worshipped Mother Ganga. With Vedic mantras, milk Abhishek and offering of rice, flowers,
The whole family performed Sangam Puja wearing pink clothes
President Draupadi Murmu wore a pink coloured saree during the Sangam Puja and temple visits. The special thing was that other family members were also wearing clothes of the same colour. During the worship at Akshayvat and Hanuman Temple, the President was accompanied by her grandson. Away from protocol and VIP hospitality, he was seen engrossed in Bal Dhun.
Aarti of Mother Ganga was performed by offering fruits and red scarf.
After bathing and worshipping at the confluence, the President first reached the fort ghat and then by road via Mahavir and Triveni road. Here Saraswati Koop, Akshayvat and
She also visited Patal Puri. After this, at around one o'clock she performed Puja and Aarti at Badi Hanuman Mandir. In this sequence, at around three thirty, she reached to visit Digital Maha Kumbh Anubhoouti Kendra. After staying here for about an hour, she left for about three and a half hours.
At around four o'clock she went back to Arail from the cruise and from there to Bamrauli Airport, from where she took a flight to Delhi at around six in the evening.
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The family members watched the Maha Kumbh from the Presidential View. During the Sangam bath and darshan-pujan, 40 members of the family were also present with the President. Apart from visiting the Sangam from the cruise, the family members also watched the Maha Kumbh from the fort and the Presidential View. During this time there was a lot of hustle and bustle in the fort premises.
Chief Minister gave information about Maha Kumbh While coming to Sangam by cruise, the President visited the fair area. He also fed Siberian birds. During this, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath gave him information regarding the settlement and preparations for the Maha Kumbh.
Mayor handed over the key of the city to the President Mayor Ganesh Kesarwani welcomed the President at the airport. He also handed over the key of the city to him as a mark of respect. Apart from the Mayor and other leaders, the President also looked excited and happy with this tradition of handing over the key in Prayagraj.
