Temple Entry Proclamation, 12 Nov 1936. 'Profoundly convinced of the truth and validity of our religion, believing that it is based on divine guidance and on all-comprehending toleration, knowing that in its practice it has throughout the centuries, adapted itself to the... 1/3
needs of changing times, solicitous that none of our Hindu subjects should, by reason of birth or caste or community, be denied the consolation and the solace of the Hindu faith, we have decided and hereby declare, ordain and command that, subject to such rules and... 2/3
conditions as may be laid down and imposed by us for preserving their proper atmosphere and maintaining their rituals and observances, there should henceforth be no restriction placed on any Hindu by birth or religion on entering or worshiping at temples controlled by us... 3/4
and our Government.' -- Balarama Varma, Maharaja of Travancore.
as profound and humanitarian a statement as you will find anywhere.
what a great man! pranams to him and his Dewan, Sir C P Ramaswamy Iyer. 4/4
as profound and humanitarian a statement as you will find anywhere.
what a great man! pranams to him and his Dewan, Sir C P Ramaswamy Iyer. 4/4
and from this, we now have deteriorated to a kerala govt that beats up pilgrims and protects non-hindu women intent on turning the temple into a circus. what a fall!
