Saturday, July 26, 2008

Udupi: Rama never demolished Sethu: Pejawar seer

Udupi July 27: Pejawar Pontiff Sri Vishveshatheertha alleged that the latest misconception of the epic Ramayana as interpreted by the Central Governments Counsel Pali Nariman in the Supreme Court is an absurd and skillful deception of the scripture.

Speaking to the media prior to his journey to Mumbai to perform Chaturmasa, the Seer said that Lord Rama has nowhere suggested the demolition of Ram sethu as argued by the Counsel. The sacred epic Ramayana clearly indicates that Lord Rama has ordered for three divisions in the ritualistic maintenance and conservation of the Sethu and that this has been further testified in Skanda Purana as well as Sethu Yatra, Sethu Darshan and Sethu Pooja, the three cardinal rituals suggested by the Lord himself, he added.

The Seer also lauded the Supreme Court order for exploring alternative alignment of Ram Sethu and the Sethusamuudram project.

He also alleged that one of the testimonial historical bequests Hampi is now housing illegal activities threatening the sanctity and security of the place and urged the State government to seize an action plan to preserve the affluence of the land. The Seer threatened to take up agitation if the government failed to do so.

The Seer informed he would support the cause against SEZ and coal based Nagarjuna thermal power project and added that if the proposed nuclear deal causes no harm to the sovereignty and the development of the nation, it is healthier for UPA government to go ahead with the deal. He also expressed his inadequate knowledge regarding the issue and declined to comment on MP Manorama Madhvarajs decision to abstain from the confidence motion.

DHNS

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