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Jan 24, 2023 • 10 tweets • 6 min read • Read on X
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Pathanamthitta collector – A role model!
Have you heard the name Divya.S.Iyer? She’s the collector of Pathanamthitta district of #Kerala, where Sabarimala temple is located.
@DSIyer
#SabarimalaPilgrimage
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A couple of days ago, she was honored with the “Excellence in Governance” award by the Home minister @AmitShah. She was one among the 18 collectors who was presented with the award, chosen from 404 district collectors across 29 states of India.
#Sabarimala
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So, isn’t this just another routine award? What’s different? Read on! Divya S Iyer was in the news recently when she got into the bad books of the Communists and intellectuals in Kerala. Let me tell you why!
#Sabarimalapilgrimage
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Being the Pathanamthitta collector, she was invited to an event in connection with the beginning of Sabarimala pilgrimage season in December 2022. Being a devotee of Swamy #Ayyappan herself, Divya led the chanting of the holy names of Swami Ayyappan. Please see the video!
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This immediately became a controversy with a section of the Kerala government criticizing her for this saying that she was on official duty, and she was not supposed to be a part of the prayers and the rituals there.
#Sabarimalapilgrimage
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You must remember that this is the same communist state government that sent its Christian minister to Vatican on government expenditure to witness the canonization of Mother Teresa. Muslim comrades are also allowed to practice their faith and even talk about it publicly.
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But when it comes to Hindus, the rules change. Recently the #Devaswom board (the board that manages state temples) minister K.Radhakrishnan was seen at Sabarimala Sannidhanam during the pilgrimage season. See this photo to know what I am talking about!
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He didn’t have the courage or the decency to bring his two palms together in front of the deity. Many Keralites would remember how the Kerala CM mockingly asked pointing towards the #Guruvayoor Sri #Krishna deity – “Is that where Krishnan is?” when he visited the temple.
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In a state where mocking Hindu rituals and culture has become a daily affair, Divya.S.Iyer comes as a breath of fresh air. @DSIyer #sabarimalapilgrimage
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@DSIyer Thank you Divya.S.Iyer for being who you are, for upholding your culture and beliefs! Congratulations on a well-deserved award! You are a woman with a strong spine and would serve as an inspiration and a role model for many more men and women in the years to come! @DSIyer
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Jan 12
Rebuttal to 'The Guru and the Politician: The Broken Spirit Behind the Spiritualism Industry'

Yesterday, I came across an article with a curious title in The Indian Express. This write-up, titled 'The Guru and the Politician: The Broken Spirit Behind the Spiritualism Industry,’ was published on January 8, 2025.

At a glance, I could tell it was a negative piece about the recent meeting between the Honorable Home Minister Amit Shah and Sadhguru, which took place on January 4th.

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What was "controversial" about this meeting?

On the surface, this was a non-controversial meeting (see the image). The Home Minister and Sadhguru briefly mentioned their interaction on X. What could anyone possibly have against this?

I read through the article once and then again, checking if the author made any valid conclusions. Clearly, he didn’t. And if he was trying to, he failed miserably.

The article begins with a sarcastic tone, referring to Sadhguru as a 'celebrity spiritual guru' while mentioning that the interaction was about the 'role of Indian spirituality in transforming our society.' The author adds that such affinity between religious gurus and the political class "unsettles" him and makes him skeptical about the "spiritual industry."

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Is Sadhguru, a Hindu religious leader?

Before proceeding further, I should mention that Sadhguru does not associate himself with any religion, although he is widely seen and considered a “Hindu guru." The sacred spaces at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore are open to followers of all faiths. In fact, there is a 'Sarva Dharma Sthambha' (see the image) at the entrance of Dhyanalinga, with symbols of nine major religions inscribed upon it, embodying the spirit of spirituality beyond sectarianism.

Therefore, calling Sadhguru a 'religious leader' would be grossly incorrect. The appropriate term to use would be 'spiritual leader.' Sadhguru and the Isha Foundation never differentiate between individuals based on their faith. This approach aligns with the principles of Sanatana Dharma, which does not differentiate between human beings based on their faith. It is important to note that Sanatana Dharma predates the concept of religion as we understand it today.

Sadhguru has a massive following not only in India but also in the Islamic nations of the Middle East and Christian countries of Europe.

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Jan 6
Kerala Communists Target Temple Traditions Yet Again: Call for Abolition of Shirtless Entry in Temples

Do you know what the biggest political discourse in Kerala has been over the past week? At a time when the state is rapidly heading towards bankruptcy and unemployment rates are peaking, the Communist Party is worried about men entering temples shirtless.

They want this tradition to be abolished.

Amused? You should be!

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It all started 5–6 days ago during the inauguration of the Sivagiri pilgrimage, attended by the Kerala Chief Minister and other politicians.

During the session, Swami Sachidananda, the president of the Sri Narayana Dharma Sanghom, which manages the Sivagiri Mutt, remarked that some of the temples under the Sree Narayana Trust still require men to remove their shirts while entering. He stated that this tradition needs to be abolished.

Let’s remember that he was referring to changing a tradition in temples managed by the Sree Narayana Trust.

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The Kerala Chief Minister, who spoke after this, clearly seemed to have found an opportunity to once again target temple traditions. He supported the Swami’s suggestions, adding that he hoped not only temples under the trust but also other temples would adopt such ‘progressive measures.’

In no time, this topic snowballed into a major controversy, with leaders from both sides of the political spectrum voicing their opinions for and against these remarks.

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Nov 14, 2024
Kerala Devaswom Board Violates Centuries-Old Tradition at Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple

A couple of days ago, the Kerala state government-managed Devaswom Board violated a long-standing tradition at Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple.

Udayasthamana Pooja is considered the most important and dearest of all poojas at the Guruvayur temple. For centuries, the Udayasthamana Pooja has been observed on the auspicious day of Ekadashi, also known as Guruvayur Ekadashi during the Malayalam month of Vrishchikam. This year’s Guruvayur Ekadashi falls on December 11th, 2024.

However, this year, the Devaswom Board deviated from tradition by scheduling the Udayasthamana Pooja on November 12th, citing concerns about managing increased crowds during the upcoming Sabarimala festival season in December.

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Why the deviation?

The board's bizarre justification is that the festival would make crowd control difficult. They specifically mentioned that the 'nada' (sacred door of the deity) needs to be opened five times during the pooja, posing logistical challenges during the peak festival period.

The Guruvayur Tanthri (chief priest) vehemently opposed the change and approached the court against the Devaswom Board's decision.

While the court sought the board's response, the latter proceeded with the Udayasthamana Pooja on November 12th, bypassing the centuries-old tradition of conducting it on December 11th

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Significance of Ekadashi in Vrishchikam

Ekadashi in the month of Vrishchikam holds immense spiritual significance, as it marks the day of the deity's consecration centuries ago.

Notably, it was Adi Shankara Acharya who structured the Udayastamana Pooja at the temple for this auspicious day.

Udayastamana literally translates to sunrise to sunset or dawn to dusk. The ritual consists of 15 continuous special poojas in addition to the daily rituals (poojas).

However, the state temple board has now broken this centuries-old tradition, disrupting a most sacred ritual.

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Nov 5, 2024
What Is Waqf and Why Are You at Risk?

We have all heard about the #WaqfAmendmentBill_2024 introduced by the central government.

Many of us are also familiar with the frequent disputes that arise between Waqf boards in various states and ordinary citizens.

Recently, the Waqf board even laid claim to an entire village in Tamil Nadu, including a 1,500-year-old temple, which is older than the religion itself. But do we all know exactly what Waqf is?

For ease of understanding, let’s consider the story of a salaried man in four phases. Let’s say this is your story!

Read on!

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Phase 1: Land for Your Dream Home

Let’s assume that you bought 10 cents of land from a Muslim seller for INR 50 lakhs. This is the money you saved over two decades with the dream of building a home on your land. You have paid the seller, prepared the title deed, registered the land, received the possession certificate, and completed all other related formalities.

The land now appears in your name on the Encumbrance Certificate, which is accessible online through the government portal. Once this certificate is issued, you can have peace of mind, as the land is officially yours. You now have all the documents needed to apply for a bank loan to build your home.

Keep in mind that banks have strict checks, and they thoroughly scrutinize all documents related to the land before approving the loan.

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Phase 2: Your Dream Home Takes Shape

Now you move forward with building your dream home. Let's assume it costs another INR 50 lakhs to construct the house. You have INR 25 lakhs left in savings, so you decide to apply for a bank loan for the remaining INR 25 lakhs.

The home you have dreamed about for the past 25 years is finally a reality. On an auspicious day, you hold a housewarming ceremony and begin living in your new home.

Until now, you have used all your savings of INR 75 lakhs and taken a bank loan for another INR 25 lakhs.

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Oct 29, 2024
Kerala Poet Mocks Sanatana, Gets Paid Back in 3 Days

Kureeppuzha Sreekumar is a prominent leftist poet from Kerala, known for ridiculing Sanatana Dharma.

5 days ago, he visited the iconic Indian Coffee House near the revered Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple.

He then shared the attached image on his social media page.

Here is the translation of his post:

"A restaurant without a photo of Ganapati. I love Indian Coffee House!"

(On the wall, a photo of a Communist leader is also visible)

The post immediately went viral, with many criticizing him for such a post. Many mockingly commended him for going all the way to Guruvayur and for having food from a restaurant located in front of the famous temple!

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2 days later, the health authorities raided the restaurant and ordered its immediate closure

The reason: A customer discovered a dead centipede (locally known as 'Pazhuthara') in their Masala Dosa order (see image).

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Although the customer initially complained to the hotel authorities, they did not take him seriously. This forced him to talk about this online.

Please see the video where he narrates the incident and shows the photo of the centipede on his mobile.

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Oct 18, 2024
Supreme Court Dismisses Case Against Isha Foundation

Supreme Court today closed the Habeas Corpus petition filed against Isha Foundation by a father of two monks who had alleged that his daughters were being held “captive” at the yoga center.

Today, the Supreme Court clearly stated that, based on their interaction with the two monks, they were convinced that the monks were staying at the Isha Yoga Center of their own free will.

Key points from the interaction include:

Voluntary Residency: The monks are voluntarily residing in the ashram.

Freedom to Leave: They're free to move out of the ashram at any time.

Participation in External Events: One of the monks recently participated in a 10 km marathon.

Family Contact: The monks are in regular touch with their parents.

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What the Court Said!

The Supreme Court made it clear that the two individuals in question had reached adulthood when they joined the yoga center, and having expressed their desire to stay at Isha Foundation voluntarily, no further action is required in the habeas corpus case.

Essentially, the top court said that since these individuals are adults and have chosen to stay at the foundation of their own free will, there's no need for the court to intervene.

Additionally, the Supreme Court criticized the High Court's comments on unrelated matters, stating that they should have refrained from making such remarks.

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Dramatic Scenes Unfold

Dramatic scenes unfolded towards the end of the hearing as the father of the monks began arguing.

Chief Justice of India (CJI) emphatically stated that parents cannot file complaints to control the lives of children who have attained majority. Furthermore, the CJI asserted that the court cannot compel the monks to meet with their parents even though they are allowed to visit the ashram once a month

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