Thread by @SagasofBharat

THREAD 🧵 debunking his claims on DEVDASI with proper historical evidences.

This charlatan @Haqiqatjou after debating a random novice is celebrating like a 4th std kid. Checked the part of his video where he claimed Devdasi is prostitution.

He didn’t show a single evidence of his claim but randomly quoted a verse from Narada Smriti with a FAKE translation. The verse neither mention temples nor mention Devdasis.

Infact the history of devdasi actually exposes how pervert Mohamedans were which i will show in this thread.

This (Image 1) is the actual verse of 12.78 & 12.79 of Naradasmriti.

The passage doesn’t even talk about Temple or devdasis.

The verse lists different types of women including veshyas(prostitutes) & not devdasis who are fit for intercourse & the immediate next verse says that having intercouse with them is not morally correct as it incurs sin(dosha)

But ofcrs cant expect illiterates like @Haqiqatjou to do this much research.

The sanskrit term “Devdasi” or Tamil “Devar Adiyal” simply translates to a woman engaged in Service of God. U like Islam women were treated with a lot of respect. Hence In Hindu culture, a Devdasi was a pious position for a woman who engaged in different activities of a temple & were considered married to the temple deity.

Their work included, cleaning temples, taking care of the deity & sing devotional songs only.

Contrary to @Haqiqatjou claims, during Hindu period maintaining discipline was mandatory for them.

Far from being forced into prostitution, it was considered a strict offence for any man to look at her lecherously coz she was considered the wife of God himself.

I don’t see @Haqiqatjou who claims to be a scholar showing any contemporary source.

He probably doesn’t even know that there are literal inscriptions in the Raja Rajeswhara Temple, Tanjore Temple itself where it says there were 400 Devdasis in the temple whose position was so important only next to the priests of the temple themselves.

@Haqiqatjou That is how much Hinduism respected women in Hindu period by literally giving her as much importance as priests unlike abrahamics who will never elevate any woman to the position of a Priest or prophet.

Infact, Devdasis were quite affluent under the patronage of Hindu kings like cholas or pallavas. They were betowed with a lot of wealth and land. There was no sign of ostracism.

Now these is what scholarly research implies, not claiming something without any evidence feom any authentic source.

@Haqiqatjou Scholars identified devdasis to hold either of this position listed below. And no hint of prostitution was by “Temple dancers” were found in these inscriptions.

This is Hindu period for you. Now will talk about Mohamedan period next.

Now we will see the comparison with Mohamedan Period.

The esteemed status of Devdasis that a Hindu society ensured, waned only under the islamic and British period.

Thats how disgustingly disturbing your cult is @Haqiqatjou which has no respect for women unlike Hindu society. The filh in OUR HINDU society is brought by you.

The Mohamedan invasion of Bharat was the first gateway to subjugation of Devdasis- the same women who were respected in Hindu society.

The proof is given By an Islamic scholar Al-Beruni.

He describes how Devdasis lost patronage of Hindu kings & protection of Brahman men and Mohamedan rulers used them for their benefits.

@Haqiqatjou After the onslaught of Mohamedan culture, it was British who exploited Devdasis.

The end of Royal patronage and capture of temple treasury reduced these woman into prostitution.

The women who were given rights second to a priest were forced to become entertainers.

@Haqiqatjou British Missionaries, who did not see free educated women in christian society couldn’t believe women had so much rights in Hindu society and based on their victorian morality they started branding free women as (w) hores.

It was only Hindu culture that respected women.

@Haqiqatjou Thus Christian preachers made dubious claims about Devdasis. Hence colonial sources are definitely not a mirror of what Hindu society actually was. Hindu society can only be judged with contemporary sources

Listing some famous Devdasis who are world famous for their talent in Art. And definitely arent prostitutes by any means.

This is the famous 7th generation Devdasi, Balasaraswati, a Bharatnatyam dancer famous all over the world & has been awarded with Padma Bibhushan which is the 3rd highest civilian award.

Indian government respected her by making a postal stamp with her picture as shown below.

From which angle she looks like a prostitute to you @Haqiqatjou . Claiming her prostitute is no less than claiming ur Ayesha with the same abomination.

Another famous Devdasi Veenai Dhanammal, is considered the torch bearer of Carnatic Music which goes by her name.

Hindu society respect women to this level that they could progress to be this famous and have postal stamps commemorating them.

Does she look like a prostitute to you? @Haqiqatjou .

People who never respected women wont understand how much respect these women enjoy in a free Hindu society.

@Haqiqatjou Devdasi M.S Subbulakshmi, the nightingale of Carnatic music was awarded Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award. She lived until 2004 which isnt much long ago. Indian Govt commemorated her with postal stamp.

Show me where Islamic society give so much respect to women.