Controversy over Dhirendra Shastri religious remarks

Overview

Bageshwar Dham head priest Dhirendra Krishna Shastri sparked significant backlash following religious discourses in Madhya Pradesh, where he compared the physical postures and activities of Lord Ram and Lord Krishna. The remarks, which contrasted Lord Ram’s upright stance with Lord Krishna’s “tribhanga” or three-fold bending posture, went viral and drew condemnation from religious leaders and political figures.

In response to the controversy, members of the Mulayam Singh Youth Brigade in Lucknow submitted a formal complaint to the Hazratganj police station, demanding a First Information Report (FIR) be registered for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. While some spiritual leaders defended the comments as lighthearted illustrations of divine manifestation, Shastri issued a video apology. He stated his remarks were intended as expressions of devotion and expressed regret if his words caused offense or division.

Entities

Dhirendra Krishna Shastri · Shivpuri · Madhya Pradesh · Mulayam Singh Youth Brigade · Dhirendra Shastri

Timeline

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Dhirendra Krishna Shastri faces demands for an FIR in Lucknow following controversial remarks comparing the forms of Lord Ram and Lord Krishna, though he has since issued an apology.
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Sources

aajtak.com · avenuemail.in · enavabharat.com · hindi.webdunia.com · hindikhabar.com · ibtimes.co.in · navbharatlive.com · thecsrjournal.in