500 dalits, OBCs embrace Buddhism
A Dalit groom was allegedly stopped by dominant caste men from carrying out the marriage ritual of “ghurchari” at Bhusthla village in the district last night. ... “As we were preparing for Sandeep’s “ghurchari” last night, a group of Rajput youths came in the basti and threatened us to stay away from using horse-driven chariot. They said the tradition was not meant for the lower castes and its violation would be violently answered,” Mithu, groom’s uncle, said at the groom’s one-room house. As the family stepped out of the basti in a flower-decked “rath”, the youths started pelting it with stones. ...
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Abdul Qadir| May 22, 2016, 11.14 PM IST
Gaya: About 500 Dalits and OBCs from different states including Bihar, UP, Maharashtra and Chattisgarh, embraced Buddhism on Saturday evening apparently to denounce the varna system and opt for a casteless social order.
The baptisation ceremony called 'deeksha' was performed at the Kalchakra Maidan in Bodh Gaya, about 200 meters north west of Mahabodhi temple. The baptisation took place on the eve of Buddha Jayanti symbolising Buddha's birth, enlightenment and salvation .
According to Bhadant Pragyasheel, former chief priest of Mahabodhi temple, "Those embracing Buddhism also took 22 vows. The vows were originally authored by Bhimrao Ambedkar, the architect of Indian Constitution, who embraced Buddhism to register protest against the caste order and alleged discrimination."
The vows, according to Pragyasheel included the resolve not to believe in Hindu gods and goddesses, particularly the divinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh, not to perform Hindu rituals, not to engage brahmins for any ritual and strive for the creation of an egalitarian society based on humanitarian considerations and deed (not birth) to become the basis of social order.
Bhadant Pragyasheel made it clear that in true Buddhist spirit, the neo Buddhists do not nurture any ill will towards the followers of their former faith (Hinduism). Playing down the event, VHP state patron Udai Kumar said it was not a conversion as VHP regards Buddhism as another sect of Hinduism. Hinduism, according to Kumar is a broad umbrella open to the followers of all belief systems.
"Lord Buddha was a Hindu reformist," said Udai Kumar and Hindus regard him (Buddha) as the ninth 'avatar' (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu, the creator.
Unlike many other religions, Hinduism is flexible enough to accommodate divergent views. Hinduism is much more than only 'karm kand' (rituals) and the faith even accommodate non-believers, said Kumar.
lieved in promoting harmony between different members of the extra large Hindu family.
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I still haven’t found a house owner who doesn’t ask your caste: Dalit man looking for rented house http://www.thenewsminute.com/a
What's your caste, he asked me bluntly. SC, I replied
By Nagaraj Hettur
I’ve been looking for a house on rent in the Shantinagar and Hemavati Nagar areas of Hassan city for the past 15 days. ... I saw the house, and everything was fine. I offered to pay the advance.
‘What is your caste, sir,’ the owner asked directly ...
Lying is not my thing because for the kind of social work I do, I appear on television or in newspapers from time to time. One day or the other the truth would be out.
SC (Scheduled Caste), I said.
The house owner’s face fell…
‘Sir, don't be offended but, I don't rent out to an SC,’ he said.
‘Why?,’ I asked.
‘My wife doesn't like it,’ he replied.
Words failed me. I felt insulted, angry and impatient all at once. ...
... I called up my uncle. ‘I’ve been insulted. Can I file an atrocity case to teach these people a lesson?’ I asked in anger.
All he said was: ‘Without a change in mindset, nothing can be done. It is their house, they can give it to anyone they like.’
... Who will change their hearts? When will that time come?...
I have seen nearly 50 houses. I am ready to pay the advance and rent, but I just haven't found a house where the owner doesn't ask about caste.
(Nagaraj Hettur is a Hassan-based Dalit activist and writer. This post first appeared on his Facebook page on May 12, and has been reproduced with permission. The names of Shivlingegowda and the organization he represents have been changed.)
A Dalit groom was allegedly stopped by dominant caste men from carrying out the marriage ritual of “ghurchari” at Bhusthla village in the district last night. ... “As we were preparing for Sandeep’s “ghurchari” last night, a group of Rajput youths came in the basti and threatened us to stay away from using horse-driven chariot. They said the tradition was not meant for the lower castes and its violation would be violently answered,” Mithu, groom’s uncle, said at the groom’s one-room house. As the family stepped out of the basti in a flower-decked “rath”, the youths started pelting it with stones. ...
Dalit groom stopped from paying obeisance at village templeshttp://www.tribuneindia.com/ne
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500 dalits, OBCs embrace Buddhism http://timesofindia.indiatimes
Abdul Qadir| May 22, 2016, 11.14 PM IST
Gaya: About 500 Dalits and OBCs from different states including Bihar, UP, Maharashtra and Chattisgarh, embraced Buddhism on Saturday evening apparently to denounce the varna system and opt for a casteless social order.
The baptisation ceremony called 'deeksha' was performed at the Kalchakra Maidan in Bodh Gaya, about 200 meters north west of Mahabodhi temple. The baptisation took place on the eve of Buddha Jayanti symbolising Buddha's birth, enlightenment and salvation .
According to Bhadant Pragyasheel, former chief priest of Mahabodhi temple, "Those embracing Buddhism also took 22 vows. The vows were originally authored by Bhimrao Ambedkar, the architect of Indian Constitution, who embraced Buddhism to register protest against the caste order and alleged discrimination."
The vows, according to Pragyasheel included the resolve not to believe in Hindu gods and goddesses, particularly the divinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh, not to perform Hindu rituals, not to engage brahmins for any ritual and strive for the creation of an egalitarian society based on humanitarian considerations and deed (not birth) to become the basis of social order.
Bhadant Pragyasheel made it clear that in true Buddhist spirit, the neo Buddhists do not nurture any ill will towards the followers of their former faith (Hinduism). Playing down the event, VHP state patron Udai Kumar said it was not a conversion as VHP regards Buddhism as another sect of Hinduism. Hinduism, according to Kumar is a broad umbrella open to the followers of all belief systems.
"Lord Buddha was a Hindu reformist," said Udai Kumar and Hindus regard him (Buddha) as the ninth 'avatar' (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu, the creator.
Unlike many other religions, Hinduism is flexible enough to accommodate divergent views. Hinduism is much more than only 'karm kand' (rituals) and the faith even accommodate non-believers, said Kumar.
lieved in promoting harmony between different members of the extra large Hindu family.
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I still haven’t found a house owner who doesn’t ask your caste: Dalit man looking for rented house http://www.thenewsminute.com/a
What's your caste, he asked me bluntly. SC, I replied
By Nagaraj Hettur
I’ve been looking for a house on rent in the Shantinagar and Hemavati Nagar areas of Hassan city for the past 15 days. ... I saw the house, and everything was fine. I offered to pay the advance.
‘What is your caste, sir,’ the owner asked directly ...
Lying is not my thing because for the kind of social work I do, I appear on television or in newspapers from time to time. One day or the other the truth would be out.
SC (Scheduled Caste), I said.
The house owner’s face fell…
‘Sir, don't be offended but, I don't rent out to an SC,’ he said.
‘Why?,’ I asked.
‘My wife doesn't like it,’ he replied.
Words failed me. I felt insulted, angry and impatient all at once. ...
... I called up my uncle. ‘I’ve been insulted. Can I file an atrocity case to teach these people a lesson?’ I asked in anger.
All he said was: ‘Without a change in mindset, nothing can be done. It is their house, they can give it to anyone they like.’
... Who will change their hearts? When will that time come?...
I have seen nearly 50 houses. I am ready to pay the advance and rent, but I just haven't found a house where the owner doesn't ask about caste.
(Nagaraj Hettur is a Hassan-based Dalit activist and writer. This post first appeared on his Facebook page on May 12, and has been reproduced with permission. The names of Shivlingegowda and the organization he represents have been changed.)
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