Kartik Krushnapaksha 14 / Amawasya, Kaliyug Varsha 5115
II Sri Hari II
II Sri Ganeshay Namah II
In terms of 25th article of Indian Constitution, Jain, Buddhists and Sikhs are also Hindus. They have faith in previous– births, re-births, Omkar, ‘Gou-vansh’ and Ganga etc.; therefore, they are also Hindus as per Sanatan Science. Bhagavan Sri Rhushabh Dev worshipped by Hindus is also revered by Jain. According to Buddhists’ opinion, Bhagavan Buddha was born in either ‘Kshatriya’ or Brahmin ‘Kula’ and not in other ‘kul’. Sri Mahavir and Sri Buddha were born in Sanatan Hindu lineage. Sikh’s renowned 10 Gurus were also supporters of Sanatan Hindu Dharma and used to be always ready for its protection. It is accepted that ‘Sri Luv-Kush’ born in ‘Surya-Kul’ were ancestors of Sikh Dharma-Gurus.
Thus, there is close connection between Jain, Buddhists and Sikhs with Sanatani Hindus. When branches of a huge banyan tree are separated from the tree, they become dry and without them, the tree also loses its liveliness; Jain etc. Sects, being separated from Sanatan Hindus, are losing their existence; so also, Sanatani Hindus are becoming weak and lifeless without them.
In this era of democracy, population is of utmost importance. It is my wish and earnest request that Jain, Buddhists and Sikh should first declare themselves as Hindus at global level and then consider themselves to belong to their respective Sects. Similarly, Hindus should first declare themselves as well-wishers of all and then consider themselves as Brahmin etc. whatever caste they belong to. I am sure that once my sentiments are accepted, the path of everyone’s wellbeing will be easy and all Hindus, along with all its branches, will become powerful.
-Srimat Jagatguru Shankaracharya Swami Nishchalanand Saraswatiji, Pune, Maharashtra (28.11.2013)
Source : Dainik Sanatan Prabhat
