India
-Krishna Kripa
A
powerful
message
of
unity
between
Sanatan
Dharma
and
Buddhism
emerged
from
the
Prayagraj
Maha
Kumbh.
Monks,
lamas,
Buddhist
bhikshus,
and
Sanatan
religious
leaders
from
various
countries
gathered
to
promote
harmony.
Three
key
resolutions
were
adopted:
ending
minority
persecution
in
Bangladesh
and
Pakistan,
supporting
Tibet’s
autonomy,
and
reinforcing
Sanatan-Buddhist
unity.
The
event
highlighted
shared
spiritual
goals
and
heritage.
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Procession
and
Spiritual
Unity
Buddhist
monks
led
a
grand
procession,
chanting
“Buddham
Sharanam
Gacchami,” to
spread
Buddhism’s
essence.
The
procession
ended
at
Juna
Akhara’s
Prabhu
Premi
camp,
where
Acharya
Mahamandaleshwar
Swami
Avdheshanand
Giri
warmly
welcomed
them.
The
gathering
underscored
the
importance
of
cooperation
between
the
two
traditions.
Former
RSS
sarkaryavah
Bhaiyyaji
Joshi
emphasised
that
the
Maha
Kumbh
should
be
globally
recognised
for
its
unity
message.
Global
Recognition
and
Leadership
Joshi
explained
that
the
event
symbolises
diverse
traditions
coming
together,
like
the
Ganga,
Yamuna,
and
mythical
Saraswati
at
Sangam.
He
noted
that
true
leadership
unites
humanity’s
strength,
which
India
possesses.
Joshi
urged
people
to
visit
the
Maha
Kumbh
to
witness
India’s
unified
society.
Exiled
Tibetan
defence
minister
Gyari
Dolma
called
the
event
historic
for
fostering
closeness
between
Sanatan
Dharma
and
Buddhism.
Shared
Purpose
and
Peace
Dolma
highlighted
that
Buddhism’s
various
sects
united
at
this
gathering,
creating
a
shared
sense
of
purpose.
She
expressed
joy
at
seeing
monks
and
lamas
walking
side
by
side,
affirming
their
continued
unity.
Bhante
Nag
Vansha
from
Myanmar
emphasised
deep
similarities
between
Buddhism
and
Sanatan
Dharma,
focusing
on
world
peace.
He
wished
for
India’s
prosperity
and
thanked
its
government
for
supporting
Buddhist
initiatives.
Bhante
Sheel
Ratan
from
the
International
Buddhist
Research
Institute
stated
that
followers
of
the
Sanatan
path
who
engage
in
righteous
deeds
never
suffer.
He
believed
India
would
re-emerge
as
a
spiritual
leader
globally.
RSS
national
executive
member
Indresh
Kumar
echoed
Prime
Minister
Narendra
Modi’s
sentiment
that
India
offers
Buddha’s
wisdom
instead
of
war.
Vision
for
a
United
India
Kumar
envisioned
a
united
India
leading
to
a
world
free
from
war,
caste
discrimination,
and
poverty.
He
hoped
the
Maha
Kumbh
resolutions
would
shape
a
new
India
based
on
peace
and
equality.
The
call
for
unity
resonated
during
the
grand
procession
of
Buddhist
monks
from
various
countries.
Chants
like
“May
Lord
Buddha’s
compassion
prevail” filled
Sector
17
as
they
marched
through
the
fairground.
The
procession
aimed
to
reinforce
that
Sanatan
Dharma
and
Buddhism
have
always
been
united.
Kumar
addressed
the
gathering,
highlighting
national
and
international
cooperation
between
Sanatan
Dharma
and
Buddhism
as
essential
for
guiding
the
world
towards
righteousness.
The
event
saw
participation
from
Buddhist
monks,
bhantes,
and
lamas
representing
traditions
from
Nepal,
Bhutan,
Myanmar,
Sri
Lanka,
Tibet,
Japan,
Korea,
Cambodia,
Laos,
and
Vietnam.
Notable
attendees
included
Bhante
Buddha
Priya
Vishva,
Bhante
Rajkumar
Shravasti,
Bhante
Avashvajeet
Pratapgarh,
Bhikshuni
Sumenta,
Bhante
Anuruddha
Kanpur,
Bhante
Sanghpriya
Rewa
Madhya
Pradesh,
Bhante
Bodhi
Rakshit,
Bhante
Dhamma
Deep
Auraiya,
Bhante
Bodhi
Ratan
Mainpuri,
and
Bhante
Sangh
Ratan.
The
gathering
concluded
with
a
strong
emphasis
on
unity
between
Sanatan
Dharma
and
Buddhism.
Participants
expressed
hope
for
a
future
where
these
traditions
continue
to
work
together
for
global
peace
and
understanding.
