Those who don't know much about our country and Hinduism, their eyes are blown away by listening to Kumbh. By seeing the scenes there, the population of more than 10 crores in one place, in one fair, in the whole world, Such a big crowd of humans, you can't even imagine it. Not only the country, but people who have faith in the faith from all over the world, have reached Kumbh.
Even after spending 7500 crores, even after all the arrangements, there is a lot of commotion, there is pushing, but people are ready to bear everything happily with the intention of taking a holy bath. On the morning of 29th January, more than 30 people die in Kumbh due to the stampede but still, there is not much anger or no public opposition. Crores reached on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya to take a dip in triveni sangam Faith and religion give us patience, and tolerance values People will stand in queue and die, but never raise voice in a religious place If you want to understand the game of life and death, you have to understand it with the eyes of Hinduism.
Because Kumbh is nothing but a symbol of our religion and our Sanatan I will explain it to you very quickly. Like Hinduism, the Kumbh tradition is also centuries old. It is also written about it in Rigveda and Puranas about its significance Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang wrote in his 7th century travelogue about Kumbh Mela.
In medieval India, when Mughal Empire was rising, Hinduism was in danger, then the spread of Kumbh was even more It has always had a political significance. During British rule, attempts were made to stop Kumbh. Because of the crowd, the British were afraid of the rebellion.
After the 1857 rebellion, the British army specifically targeted Kumbh. The Prayagwals gave a brutal reply to that. They burnt all the churches and British mission in Allahabad.
In the entire history of our freedom struggle, Kumbh stood as a shield against the British government. despite threats and sanctions Kumbh is old, as well as vast just like Hindu religion This year, this huge fair, spread over 4000 acres of the third largest religion in the world, which has never needed a crusade or a jihad. This huge fair has welcomed more than 10 crore people.
But who are these people who come to Kumbh? Are they only devotees, ascetics or like Hindu religion here too, the basic principle of Vasudev Kutumbakam is being followed Meaning, this world is a family in which everyone can live with respect and love. Kumbh Mela reflects this principle only because everything is welcome here, everybody is allowed.
That's why in Kumbh, you will find all kinds of people. There is no restriction on anyone's arrival. Hindu religion is so vast that it accepts everyone inside.
No insecurity. Religion does not feel in danger. Apple founder Steve Jobs' wife is in Kumbh.
At the same time, Coldplay, after finishing their concert, Chris Martin also reached Kumbh. From France, 65-year-old Shiv Bhakta Pascal or the British television host Levison Wood have all reached the Kumbh. And the Kumbh is not restricted by any religion.
Take the choreographer Remo D'Souza, take the director Kabir Khan, there is a place for everyone in the Kumbh. Dr Dang. .
. Sorry, Anupam Kher is also in the Kumbh. And viral sensation Mona Lisa was also found in the Kumbh.
Anil Ambani also reached Kumbh, no matter the amount in bank. . .
Gautam Adani was also present at Kumbh Those who try to bind Hinduism in one book, in one way, Kumbh is a slap to them How can an ocean fit in a pot? It cannot be codified, because its code is life itself and its celebration is Kumbh mela Forget religion, you do one thing, codify the Akhadas that have come to Kumbh, try to put rules in them, teach them your knowledge, then see how fast you will have to run. For centuries, these religious warriors have been doing their duty in their own way since the time of Adi Shankar they have been following their ways Now there are three Sikh Akhadas, who believe in Guru Nanak.
And now there is a Kinnar Akhada. So how will you codify all of them? Which book will you bring for them?
Neither in Hinduism, or in Kumbh, you will find a straight line like monotheistic religions that if you go to this side of religion or if you go to that side of stone, then you will be destroyed. There is nothing like that in our religion. But still, still you see, despite having so much liberty, how much faith is there children, old people, women, are walking 10-20 km just for a holy dip when stopped, sometimes tears are coming out, sometimes a little loud voice is coming out, a little anger is coming out, but more than 10 crores of people there is not a single incident of violence.
But as in every religion, there are also shortcomings in Hindu religion. In Kumbh, we got to see those shortcomings, especially the high and low class tradition, the process of Varn Vyavastha that came, which has divided our great religion, and the people. We saw a lot of that .
. . Police and administration seemed more capable in the VIP duty.
Hundreds of people are travelling without any help, on one side On the other hand, VIP cars are coming in from all over the world. . .
luxury tents are there Arrangements are being made. . Pontoon bridges blocked for VIP movement.
Due to this high class vs low class divide, a horrific incident occurs. this attention for VIP, takes a horrific form when on the morning of 29th, police administration is unable to handle this crowd, there were no adequate preparations were not there, barricades were broken and 30 people died. Almost 100 were injured.
But still, you must have not seen a single scratch of worry on the forehead of people attending Whether the matter was covered in the media or not, whether it was investigated, whether there was a scream, that is not there. That is a different debate. But maybe people have also accepted this that who can avoid the inevitable?
And to attain salvation in the end is a matter of good destiny is what is said Maybe this feeling, maybe the innocence of these people was understood by UP Minister Sanjay Nishad in a good way. That is why, after a few hours of such a horrific incident he gives a statement that the incident is sad but such small incidents do happen. But as it has happened, small man, poor person is stuck in the queue the big shot, the big people, have first access to God but the Kumbh was not created for the sake of the insta-influencers or the leaders to show their strength.
Not for priests, you will be surprised to know. . .
no yagna or mantra is performed here at Kumbh It was not for IIT baba or Mamta Kulkarni however our Hinduism our Sanatan has no problem with them Ultimately Kumbh is mela of the people who stand in the line. . .
without VIP access, without a car, only for their faith, belief, their Sanatan, they come not to showoff Kumbh is of the same common people who have been part of the Magh Mela for centuries. Kumbh has seen Akbar, Kumbh has seen the British, Kumbh is seeing our Netagan today. But before Akbar and after today's leaders Kumbh will remain just like our Hindu religion will till eternity It is necessary that the government understands that Sanatan will not be saved or promoted by chanting 108 times Govt has to remove all VIP arrangements, not just till 4Feb till the end of Kumbh mela If you regret even a little bit, make it only for the devotees, not for politician, actor or influencer You will work hard if you have faith.
. . what is the use of faith or devotion when others die and you are in the car The Yogi government has taken some drastic steps in this direction, but it is necessary to take steps even after 4th February.
I hope that this holy occasion of Kumbh gets over without any hindrance.
