Issue of burning of 'Tukaram Gatha' by 'Black Panther' : Protests held at Dehu and Manchar

Updates

• Issue of burning of 'Tukaram Gatha' by 'Black Panther' : Protests held at Dehu and Manchar (6 Mar 2013)
• Register non-bailable criminal cases against activists of ‘Black Panther’ ! – H. B. P. Vakte Maharaj (3 Mar 2013)
• Then Warkari Sampradaya will stage agitations all over Maharashtra ! : Warning by senior Warkaris (2 Mar 2013)
• ‘Tukaram Gaatha’ burnt by workers of ‘Black Panther’ for supporting ‘Manu-Smruti’ ! (28 Feb 2013)

Lodge complaints with as many police stations as possible against ‘Black Panther’ ! – appeals H.B.P. Vakte Maharaj

Warkaris and devout Hindus protesting at Manchar

Dehu (Dist. Pune) : Workers of ‘Black Panther’ burnt copy of ‘Saarth Shri Tukaram Gaatha’ edited by H.B.P. Vishnubuva Jog at Kolhapur. This is an attack on Hindu Dharma. Everybody who gives lectures or performs ‘keertans’ based on ‘Gaatha’ should register protest against this incident. Unite for protection of Dharma and lodge complaints with as many police stations as possible against ‘Black Panther’ for hurting religious sentiments.  The above appeal has been made by H.B.P. Nivrutti Maharaj Vakte, ‘Bheeshmacharya’ of Warakari Sampradaya and the President of ‘Rashtreeya Warakari Sena’. He made the above appeal during demonstrations held at the birthplace of Tukaram Maharaj i.e. Dehu to protest against burning of ‘Gaatha’. Warakaris attended the demonstrations carrying their ‘taal (chymes)’ and ‘Mrudangas’.  

Warkaris and devout Hindus protesting at Dehu

Pass competent laws to avoid desecration of Hindus’ seats of worship ! – Strong demand by H.B.P. Bapu Maharaj Raokar

H.B.P. Bapu Maharaj Raokar, the Regional President of ‘Rashtreeya Warakari Sena’ for Konkan said that ‘today, the existence of our country, Dharma and Gods is in danger. Saints and seats of worship of Hindus are constantly desecrated. It is necessary to pass competent law for taking action against such persons desecrating Hindu Deities and Dharma.’ He would meet the Home Minister in this connection. 

H.B.P. Anand Maharaj Tambe and H.B.P. Navnath Maharaj Shinde made an appeal to ‘keertankars’ to openly condemn misdeeds of ‘Black Panther’. H.B.P. More Maharaj, the descendant of Tukaram Maharaj, H.B.P. Bhagavandas Maharaj and H.B.P. Phuge Maharaj also condemned the above act.

...then Warakaris will use their ‘taal’ and ‘Mrudang’ for punitive purpose ! – H.B.P. Shankar Maharaj Shevale

Manchar (Dist. Pune) :  Protest march was taken out on 4th March, Monday at Manchar. The District Collector of Kolhapur, despite having information on burning of ‘Gaatha’, did not take preventive measures; therefore, he should be immediately suspended; workers of ‘Black Panther’ should be arrested and cases should be filed against them. H.B.P. Shankar Maharaj Shevale, the President of ‘Akhil Bharateeya Warakari Mandal, Ambegaon Taluka’ gave a warning that ‘Warakaris would hit the attackers of Hindu Dharma, with ‘taal’ and ‘Mrudang’.’ 200 Warakaris took part in the march.  

Effect of news published in DSP

‘Dainik Sanatan Prabhat (DSP)’ undertakes movement for protection of Dharma ! 

News about workers of ‘Black Panther’ burning copy of Saint Tukaram Maharaj’s ‘Gaatha’ at Kolhapur on 27th February was published in DSP along with comments besides reaction of H.B.P. Vakte Maharaj, ‘Bheeshmacharya’ of Warakari Sampradaya on the issue. Thereafter, H.B.P. Vakte Maharaj. H.B.P. Bongale Maharaj from Sangli etc. staged agitation against the heretics.  Now, the agitation has spread all over Maharashtra. H. H. Dr. Athavale had earlier bestowed His blessings and said that DSP would become a newspaper; it would create news; which seems to be coming true now. Sanatan Prabhat is the only newspaper that has been staging agitation; fighting for protection of Dharma.
Source : Dainik Sanatan Prabhat

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Register non-bailable criminal cases against activists of ‘Black Panther’ ! – H. B. P. Vakte Maharaj

March 3, 2013
Will the powerful proud Hindu organisations, on learning a lesson from the agitation by Warkaris register their protest against the guilty individuals, who have burned the Gatha of Tukaram, who is held in esteem as a Saint by all Hindus ? 

Thousands of Warkaris participated in the protest rally - 1

• Protest Dindi (March) on the banks of river Indrayani
• Agitation in Dehu at 4 p.m. today also
• Anger in the mind of Warkaris finds an outlet in the meeting
• Participation of thousands of Warkaris and effigies of traitors to Dharma burnt

H. B. P. Vakte Maharaj expressing his views with Kshatrvrutti, Shri. Gokhale sitting alongside

Alandi (Pune, Maharashtra) : The philosophy in ‘Manusmruti’, a Holy text of Hindu Dharma is contained in all the Holy texts such as Ramayan, Mahabharat etc. The activists of ‘Black Panther’, who have burnt ‘Sarth Shri Tukaram Gatha’ edited by H. B. P. Vishnubuwa Jog at Kolhapur will not hesitate tomorrow to fully oppose Hindu Dharma itself. This means the burning of Gatha is a beginning of attacks on Hindu Dharma. All Gathas contain similar Abhangs (Hymns). There is nothing new in the Gatha by H. B. P. Vishnubuwa. A period of 100 years has elapsed since the death of H. B. P. Vishnubuwa. Thus, the opposition being displayed out of communal hatred is an atheism. Those who do not understand Gatha should not oppose it. Sant Tukaram Maharaj advocates rebuttal of atheists, who do not subscribe to the principles of Hindu Dharma. Therefore, the State Government should register non-bailable criminal cases against activists of ‘Black Panther’. Such a strong appeal was made in the meeting by Bhishmacharya of Warkari sect and President of National Warkari Sena H. B. P. Nivrutti Maharaj Vakte.

A protest Dindi (March) against the evil acts of ‘Black Panther’ was organised by the Warkaris on 2nd March. The Dindi started after taking darshan of the Samadhi (Grave) of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj. On this occasion, thousands of Warkaris protested against traitors to Dharma by loudly shouting the acclamation of H. B. P. Vishnubuwa on the tune of Tal (Cymbals) and Mrudung (Kind of drum). A protest meeting was held on the banks of river Indrayani, on the bank named after H. B. P. Vishnubuwa himself. On this occasion, many Warkaris expressed their feeling of protest. On the request of H. B. P. Bapu Maharaj Raokar, a protest agitation will be organised at 4 p.m. on 3rd March in the temple of Sant Tukaram Maharaj at Dehu.

Thoughts, full of Kshatravrutti expressed by the dignitaries in the agitation at Alandi

Thousands of Warkaris participated in the protest rally - 2

Guilty will be brought before a court ! – H. B. P. Bajirao Chandile. Teacher Trustee, Warkari Shikshan Sanstha, Alandi

‘Black Panther’ has not only opposed to H. B. P. Vishnubuwa but also to Sant Tukaram Maharaj. If anyone would have interpolated Abhangs in the Gatha, Warkaris themselves would have opposed it. However, it did not take place. To burn the Gatha is an act of cowardliness. In this case, guilty will be brought before a court !

We will not let the conspiracy to finish Hindu Dharma succeed ! – H. B. P. Shivaji Maharaj Navale

A conspiracy has been hatched to finish Hindu Dharma by rendering Hindus faithless, and this incident is a part of that conspiracy. We will not let the conspiracy succeed under any circumstances.

Hindus should prevent atheism against Hindus by getting united ! – Shri. Parag Gokhale, Hindu Janajagruti Samiti

When God, nation, and Dharma are in danger, Hindus should fight with the dangers by getting united. When the Gatha was being burnt opposite the office of the Collector, what was the Collector doing ? Would he have given permission to burn Koran or Bible ? Those opposing the Gatha today will also oppose Dnyaneshwari tomorrow. That is why Hindus must prevent this atheism by getting united.

Dignitaries and Warkaris present in the meeting

Teacher of Warkari Shikshan Sanstha H. B. P. Maruti Maharaj Kurhekar, Jilhamantri of Vishva Hindu Parishad Pathak, H. B. P. Anand Maharaj Tambe, H. B. P. Santosh Maharaj Sumbre, H. B. P. Ravi Maharaj Gadakh, H. B. P. Sandip Maharaj Jare.

On this occasion, issues of ‘Dainik Sanatan Prabhat’ imparting information about the evil acts of ‘Black Panther’ and a pamphlet by H. B. P. Vakte Maharaj ‘When will the conspiracy of destroying Dharma by the Maharashtra Government come to an end ?’ were distributed.

Source : Dainik Sanatan Prabhat

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Then Warkari Sampradaya will stage agitations all over Maharashtra ! : Warning by senior Warkaris

March 2, 2013

From Left : H. B. P. Vakte Maharaj, H.B.P. Vaskar Maharaj, H.B.P. Badwe Maharaj, H.B.P. Dhavalikar Maharaj

Pandharpur (Dist. Solapur, Maharashtra) : On 27^th February, workers of ‘Black Panther’ burnt a copy of the holy book ‘Saarth Shri Tukaram Gaatha’ edited by H.B.P. Vishnubuva Jog in front of District Collector’s office in Kolhapur; strong repercussions of which were felt in the meeting of Warkaris. If the Government did not file cases against the concerned few ‘Panther’ workers, Warkari Sampradaya will stage agitations all over Maharashtra, was the warning given by senior, elder Warkaris in the meeting.  (Why such warning has to be given in a country where Hindus are in majority? The Govt. does not feel that misdeeds like burning of ‘Gaatha’ would create law and order problems; therefore, the rulers pay no heed to the religious sentiments of Hindus! Hence, Hindu nation is required to change this situation ! – Editor, Dainik Sanatan Prabhat)  The meeting was held in the ‘Mutt’ of H.B.P. Vaskar Maharaj. 

A senior protagonist of Warkari Sampradaya, H.B.P. Vivekananda Vaskar Maharaj said, “Those, who don’t believe in Hindu Dharma, need not interfere in either Saint Tukaram’s ‘Gaatha’ or in any other book related to Dharma. Burning of ‘Gaatha’ is a very painful and disturbing incident.” 

‘Bheeshmacharya’ of Warkari Sampradaya and the President of ‘Rashtreeya Warkari Sena’, H.B.P. Nivrutti Maharaj Vakte said, “What were the administrative officers doing when in front of their office, a holy book of Hindus was being burnt? Will the Administration give permission to burn ‘Quran’ or ‘Bible’ in this manner?” 

H.B.P. Anilkaka Badve said, “Gaatha is our identity. We strongly condemn the act of its burning. Immediate action should be taken against the workers of ‘Black Panther’ to put curb on them; else Warkaris from whole Maharashtra will be aflame !” H.B.P. Bhanudas Maharaj Dhavalikar, the President of ‘Saint Dnyaneshwar Palakhi Sohala’ said, “Burning of ‘Gaatha’ is a very contemptible act and the Government should force them to take some grave atonement for the same; else the Government will have to face wrath of Warakaris. Awareness will be created in whole Maharashtra. Soon, Warakaris will organize protest marches, protest meetings, demonstrations, submission of representations etc. and stir up the whole Maharashtra !”

Dr. Shripad Pethkar and Shri. Rajendra Mali of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti and Sou. Sucheta Naik and Sou. Sunita Battewar of Sanatan Sanstha etc. were present on the occasion.

Source : Dainik Sanatan Prabhat

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‘Tukaram Gaatha’ burnt by workers of ‘Black Panther’ for supporting ‘Manu-Smruti’ !

February 28,2013

‘Saarth Shri Tukaram Gaatha’ was burnt by activists of Black Panther

Those, who work against Dharma, will be stringently punished by asking them to undertake rigorous spiritual practice in Hindu Nation !

Hindus should unite and raise voice against the incident as powerful pro-Hindu organizations will do nothing in such case !

Kolhapur (Maharashtra) : ‘Saarth Shri Tukaram Gaatha’, a book edited by H.B.P. Vishnubuva Jog was burnt at 12.30 p.m. on 27^th February in front of District Collector’s office by an organization called Black Panther. It made allegations against the said book that ‘it supports ‘Manu-Smruti’; it defamed Saint Tukaram Maharaj, women and ‘Dalit’ . (What were the administrative officers doing while a holy book of Hindus was being burnt before District Collector’s office? Will the administration grant permission for burning ‘Quran’ of ‘Bible’? Keeping mum by the administration is against the Constitution. – Editor, Dainik Sanatan Prabhat [DSP])

In this agitation staged by ‘Black Panther’, only ten activists viz. Subhash Desai, Arjun Waghamre, Vaidya Sunil Patil, Sanjay Gudade, Vishwas Kamble, Priya Kamble, Sangita Kamble etc. were present. (Only 10 activists can burn a holy book of Hindus; because Congress Govt. considers such activists as their ‘vote bank’. The rulers playing dirty politics of ‘casteism’ for their vote banks are responsible for this burning ! Hindu Nation is necessary for bringing about a change in this situation ! – Editor, Dainik Sanatan Prabhat [DSP])  It is understood that H.B.P Jog is a Brahmin; which is the main cause for burning the book. (Today, ‘Gatha’ is burnt by the people only because H.B.P. Vishnubuva Jog is a Brahmin; tomorrow, the same people may burn ‘Dnyaneshwari’ because Saint Dnyneshwar was also a Brahmin. Hindus should oppose, those people in lawful manner, who are trying to create division among people based on casteism. – Editor, Dainik Sanatan Prabhat [DSP])

In a representation submitted to the District Collector, it has been stated that ….

1. This book contains matter which can hurt sentiments of backward community.

2. ‘Abhangs’ written by Saint Tukaram are a matter of pride for Marathi literature; but H.B.P. Vishnubuva Jog has included 57 ‘Abhangas’ in this ‘Gaatha’ on his own.

3. We feel that Saint Tukaram would never think badly of backward community.

4. We will not tolerate communalism presented under the guise of Saint Literature. 

5. The Government should immediately withdraw the controversial ‘Abhangas’ from the ‘Gaatha’. Cases should be filed against H.B.P. Jog, H.B.P. Jagannath Ajgaonkar for writing preamble, Publisher Jyoti Dhananjay Dhavale, Keshav Bhikaji Dhavale and Printers ‘Rose Fine Art Offset Printers’; else strong agitations will be held.       

Pro-Hindu organizations should learn from Warakari organizations, that promptly registered protest, against ‘Dharma-haani (damage / harm caused to Dharma)’ !   

Take action against works for burning ‘Gaatha’; else agitation will be staged ! – H.B.P. Nivrutti Maharaj Vakte, President, Rashtriya Warakari Sena

‘Gaatha’ written by Saint Tukaram, one of the renowned Saints of Maharashtra, did not drown although it was dipped in water. Now, even if it is burnt, the principles and thoughts advocated in the ‘Gaatha’ cannot be burnt. How will, those burning ‘Gaatha’, will burn the ‘chaitanya’ of the ‘Gaatha’? The ‘Gaatha’ will not be understood by those who has ‘kale (black)’ in their name and have dark hearts. To understand ‘Gaatha’, one needs to feel devotion towards ‘Gaatha’. We can show the power of devotion to those who have burnt ‘Gaatha’; but we are Warakaris. By burning ‘Gaaatha’, they have hurt sentiments of all Warakaris. It is, therefore, our request to the Government that ‘it should look into this matter and take action against those burning ‘Gaatha’; else, Warakari Organizations in Maharashtra will stage intense agitations ! Jai Hari !

Source : Dainik Sanatan Prabhat