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Udupi: Paryaya Invitation Row - Slighted Puttige Mutt Swamiji to Fast in Protest

  •   Mon, Jan 16 2012 09:19:33 AM

Udupi: Paryaya Invitation Row - Slighted Puttige Mutt Swamiji to Fast in Protest

Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (SP)

Udupi, Jan 16: Feeling insulted and humiliated by Sode Mutt Swamiji Sri Vishwavallabhateertha’s stand not to invite him for the Paryaya celebrations being held on January 18 and 19 this year, Sri Sugunendrateertha Swamiji of Puttige Mutt has announced his decision to observe a day’s fast from 9 am on Tuesday January 17, to 5 am the next day.

It may be recalled that Sode Mutt Swamiji, who surprisingly broke the tradition of Sri Krishna Mutt of paying obeisance to the presiding deities of the individual Mutts and inviting the heads of all the heads of Mutts for his Paryaya enthronement festival, singled out Puttige Mutt Swamiji for giving a snub. Not only was the name of Sri Sugunendrateertha Swamiji’s left out in the formal invitation printed by Sode Mutt, Sri Vishwavallabhateertha also skipped the customary visit to Puttige Mutt to pay obeisance to the deity there, Lord Panduranga Vittala.

Addressing a press conference here on Sunday January 15, Puttige Swamiji announced that he will undertake protest fast near Madhwacharya’s idol in Lord Ananteshwara Temple next to Sri Krishna Mutt for a day as above. “The boycott placed on me is neither justified, nor in line with the traditions of Sri Krishna Mutt. In terms of social considerations too, this behaviour is unhealthy. Even after I extended an open invitation to Sode Mutt Swamiji to come and invite me for Paryaya, he cold-shouldered my advances,” he said.

The Swamiji added that Pejavar Swamiji told him that he had talked to Sode Mutt Swamiji on the issue and asked him to personally extend invitation to the former, and that the Sode Swamiji refused to budge.

“It is clear that the head of Krishnapura Mutt is opposed to my presence at Paryaya Darbar. I feel that Sri Vishweshateertha Swamiji of Pejavar Mutt, senior-most Swamiji here, has not been showing the will power to ensure that the tradition of the Mutt is not given a go by. I understand that Pejavar Swamiji, Sri Samyamindra Acharya and Rajagopalacharya of Mantralaya, are in talks to tide over the problem. I have noticed that Pejavar Swamiji has not evinced total interest in the matter, nor has he held a firm and honest stand on the issue. If he makes up his mind, everything will fall in line. So, I have decided to undertake protest fast,” he explained.

 
  

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  • Padmanabhan Potti.L, SUCHINDRUM, KK Dist. Taminadu

    Fri, Jan 27 2012

    I am very sorry. The Senior Pejwar Mutt Swamijee has to take responsibility to solve this
    problem.

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  • pranav, karkala

    Tue, Jan 17 2012

    hi all... i wanna clear few points... customs are customs.. its must.. one should follow it.. sri madhwacharya made some customs and rules for better soceity... so all should follow it... if one seer allowed to travel outside the world, next all wil go.. puttige seer went there to make money.. not any dharma prachar.. he gets donations in dollers so.. and doin dharma prachar in other countries is not right... i cant go to others house and tell them about my dharma... SEER SHOULD WORK TO SAVE DHARMA,NOT ON EXPANDIN DHARMA... in india only there r many places where our hindu dharma is in danger.. conversion is seen.. so puttige seer shpuld visit such places and work there... thats his duty.. SRI SHANKARACHARYA ALSO DID THE SAME.. HE FIGHT AGAINST BUDHISTS AND SAVED HINDU DHARMA... IF HE WAS NOT BORN WHOLE INDIA WOULD HAV BEEN BUDHISM COUNTRY... so all seer hav their own boundry.. one must work within such boundries.. if puttige seer allowed today, tomo many other seer go abroad to make money... they forget there duty here in india.. as our veda says india is karma bhoomi.. all other countries r bhoga bhoomies.. so seers duty is to save karma bhoomi.. not work in bhoga bhoomi.. instead of savin our house,puttige seer went to others house to tell about our house rules... i dont consider puttige seer as madhwa seer as he is not following basic rule given by madhwacharya.. then he has no rights to spread madhwacharyas principles.. and there is no reason to blame both sode and krishnapur seer.. as both r savin our culture and madhwa customs given by madhwacharya.. if someone break the rule he is meant to b punished.. other wise he wont understand his mistakes... one must think of future too.. rules will b same 4 all seers.. read history and give comments... puttige seers duty is to obey shastra not break it.. but he broke it.. so he has done mistake.. punishment is must.. good thing is ignore him.. :)

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  • Seetharam, Bangalore

    Tue, Jan 17 2012

    Puttige Seer is unnecessarily creating rift. Well, he is going abroad. Let him. He has broken a tradition. Sode Seer has broken a tradition in not inviting Puttige seer. Leave it at it. Why make an issue expecting an invitation ? Several times he has skipped paryaya, even after an invitation was extended.

    Dharma prachara with vishaala hrudaya will bloom not otherwise.

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  • sivaram, hyderabad

    Tue, Jan 17 2012

    Sanyasis are considered epitomes of patience and free of egos. But this episode shows that it is not. They should know how to forgive and not show off their egos.

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  • Rahul, Bangalore

    Tue, Jan 17 2012

    If going out of the country and spreading Madhwa siddanthas is wrong then there is no meaning for the word Swamiji. Puthige Swamiji is gone to America and spreader of Madhwa Siddantha there then other Udupi Pitadhi pathi's should be appreciate Puthige Sri's work. Unfortunately this is not happening...Major person behind this is Krishnapura Swamiji...he should be ashamed to do this silly things by sitting in that Pita. I beg Lord Krishna And Mukhyapraana to give justice to Puthige Shree.

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  • Aloka Nath, Bengaluru

    Tue, Jan 17 2012

    C K DAYANANDA, MANGALURU,
    It is true it is only 5% population is Brahmins. In all the fields like struggle for freedom or fight against social evils, they were the leaders. In all the political party leadership like Congress, Communists or any old parties they were in leadership. They were leaders because they had the education from years. They were the beurocrats who ever was the ruler, Hindu Muslim or British. Even now 80% of beurocrates are brahmins. Most justices, CVC, Election commission everybody is brahmin.

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  • Pritham, bangalore

    Tue, Jan 17 2012

    My dear C K DAYANANDA, MANGALURU,

    True, brahmins are only 5% of Indian population, but they control more than 80% of media, and politics. Starting from TOI, The Hindu, to other small publication in print and electronic media all controlled by Brahmins. Why??? Should not Brahmins only control 5% of media and politics? What about BJP and congress? Percentagewise how many OBC's, minorities, and SC/ST's are there in the upper echeleoans of power in both political parties?

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  • Manmohan K, Manipal

    Tue, Jan 17 2012

    TO C.K Dayanandaji...
    Funny to read your comments!! Who is brahmin? By Janma or Karma? Can you show me at least One Shloka from Holy Veda and from Geetha for Jaathi "Bheda"?
    Seperate food for Brahmins to do their "bussiness!!!"? Whether your so called Shastra permit you to sell "Anna Brahma?"

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  • C K DAYANANDA, MANGALURU

    Mon, Jan 16 2012

    MOHAN,

    If you read the history of India, more recently of the freedom struggle, with a 5% population, the Brahmins have contributed immensely for this country.

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  • Abdulla Amin, Udupi / Bahrain

    Mon, Jan 16 2012

    Had His Holiness Sode Mutt Sri Vishwavallabhateertha Swamiji traveled abroad and seen the world around, such myopic attitude of excluding the learned Swamiji of Puttige Mutt would not have occured to Him. Or is He too young at 21 to understand and respect the elders?

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  • MOHAN,

    Mon, Jan 16 2012

    C K DAYANANDA, MANGALURU
    very well said. let some sick perverts learn from what bramins means and what do THEY DO for the welfare of the society.

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  • Joy lobo, moodubelle/mangalore

    Mon, Jan 16 2012

    i cant understand what is going wrong???

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  • Dildaaar, dubai

    Mon, Jan 16 2012

    Differnce between two leaders is not a sin.most of the time differnce opnion brings better results.differnce is common In between all communities or organasations.But these things not bring to commom public. it should be solve behind the walls.public media is not a right place to discuss this types of issues.
    Let them solve at their own... (Its just my opnion as a Indian)

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  • Prasad, Udupi, USA

    Mon, Jan 16 2012

    I request all devotees(staying outside India) of Sri Lord Krishna to boycott Krishnapur mutt and Sodhe mutt. These swamiji need to let go of their personal ego and invite the swamiji of Puttige mutt who was gracious enough to visit USA back in 1992 and do yeomen services. I don't see any harm in swamiji going abroad and giving spiritual advice...shows the narrow mindness of sode swami

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  • Raj, Ududpi

    Mon, Jan 16 2012

    Let the world go upside down Krishnapura matt swami will never change his stand. No point in blaming Pejawar swami. This is all one swami problem, who will never change. The only solution for this problem is just forget it. Go ahead .Dont make it too complicated & waste time.

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  • Aloka Nath, Bengaluru

    Mon, Jan 16 2012

    Leaving Puttige mutt swamiji out of paryaya celebrations by Sode mutt will lead to division, and retaliation harming the community with in. All the Asta mutt heads should join together and find a way out. The senior Pejavar mutt swamy must take lead and solve this issue before it is too late to reconcilation.

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  • C K DAYANANDA, MANGALURU

    Mon, Jan 16 2012

    With regard to mdmello's [toronto] comments on seperate meal row for Brahmins in mutts and temples.

    Seperate canteen and other special facilities are provided to utives due to their high position in business establishments. This is done for their past services and to enable them to concentrate on business and administration.

    One takes birth in a Brahmin family as a result of pious acts done in several previous births.

    Recognising this our Shastras have given special status to Brahmins in the spiritual world and have given several facilities to them so that they continue the spiritual sadhana for the welfare of his own as also for the community at large.

    Protection and respect to Cows and Brahmins [Go-Brahmana] is one of the basic duties laid down in our Shastras.

    Politicians and Communists speak of equality but they themselves do not practice it. They could not bring equality but in the process spoiled the social fabric of the society.

    In God's creation there is no equality at all as can be seen in this world of rich and poor, intelligent and non-intelligent etc. etc.

    Brahmins have never demanded special status. If the society gives, they will accept it. Even if it does not, they will always bless-

    Sarve Janaha Sukhino Bhavanthu
    Samastha Sanmangalani Bhavanthu

    Happiness and Welfare to all

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  • Sachidanand Shetty, Mundkur/Dubai

    Mon, Jan 16 2012

    I know Dear Harsha, then "why this Kolaveri Di" Can you pls ask him to explain?

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  • Harsha Malhotra, Mangalore/New Delhi

    Mon, Jan 16 2012

    Mr.Sachidanand Shetty, Mundkur/Dubai... we are not become so big to preach 'swamiji's'..!!!they knows better than us...

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  • Santhosh Bhandary, Mangalore

    Mon, Jan 16 2012

    Swamijis command a respectable status in society and the people look up to them as thier role models. They are expected to be broad minded and above all politics, ego, self centredness, hatred and communal feelings. We are saddened and disappointed to see the contraversies involving the senior and respectable swamijis.

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  • Ashok, Udupi/Dubai

    Mon, Jan 16 2012

    Nothing but Egoism.

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  • Dev Sagar, Mangalore

    Mon, Jan 16 2012

    This shows the real character and political mind of Vishweshateertha Swamiji of Pejavar. He is more involved in Govt affairs and state politics than showing his maturity especially in times of crisis under his own jurisdiction. This reflects really bad on his personality and culture. He has let down bitterly the trust and respect people had in him, his seniority and his position in society.

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  • Vivek, Canara

    Mon, Jan 16 2012

    Can someone explain what's the origin of the problem between the two ? Hope they settle it amicably.

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  • Sachidanand Shetty, Mundkur/Dubai

    Mon, Jan 16 2012

    All Swamijis devote their life for real cause but not spread hatred towards any living nature. But few of them forget their basic principle of life too. When I bow my head in front of these Swamijis what I will be blessed with hatred? In that case these Swamijis loose social respects too. Fasting for one day to observe your protest? No Swamiji, you have to fast till death to purify your body first

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