Ayodhya, Jan 20 (NationPress) The spiritual leaders of Ayodhya have come together to support Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, popularly known as Bageshwar Dham Sarkar, following his controversial remarks that have sparked extensive discussion and debate within social circles.

“The day the moon is displayed on our national flag, Hindus will no longer exist,” Dhirendra Shastri declared at a recent gathering, igniting considerable discourse, especially on social media platforms.

A few Hindu saints, in conversations with IANS, expressed their solidarity, asserting that followers of Sanatan Dharma must remain connected to their heritage; otherwise, it may lead to their displacement and jeopardize the nation's integrity.

Mahamandaleshwar Vishnu Das Ji Maharaj stated, “The Peethadhishwar of Bageshwar Dham addressed this to the Hindu populace. Presently, there is a division among us, with brothers turning against each other, leading to a lack of unity. If Hindus do not awaken, they will disperse and face annihilation.”

He emphasized that the Ayodhya saints are in agreement with his perspective and fervently urged all ‘sanatanis’ to unite and be alert to looming threats. He cautioned that ancient customs and religious identities risk extinction if not safeguarded from these dangers.

Arya Sant Varun Das Vedanti Ji Maharaj remarked, “A moon will never grace our tricolor. Nonetheless, the community must be aware of threats to India’s integrity.”

Mahant Sitaram Das of Saket Bhavan Temple commented, “What Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri articulated is accurate. Saints possess insight and foresight. With extremist jihadists spreading chaos in our nation and trying to erase Sanatan culture, it is evident that the day a moon symbol appears on the tricolor, neither Verma, Sharma, Pandit, Thakur, Dalit, nor OBC will endure.”

Moreover, he noted that it is no secret that in neighboring nations, individuals are being assaulted and killed, and the dignity of minority Hindu women is compromised, warning that similar occurrences could transpire in India.

Swami Jitendranand Saraswati, National General Secretary of the All India Saints’ Committee, remarked, “The foundation of the country’s Partition was religion. At that time, only 23 percent of the population in undivided India was Muslim. They sought a separate nation, which became Pakistan and later Bangladesh. Similar forces are active even today.”

“Given these circumstances, I believe Dhirendra Shastri is justified in stating that those who contest or challenge the tricolor may hinder India’s unity. No Islamic nation worldwide is entirely democratic, and minority rights are frequently unprotected there. Therefore, his statement holds validity,” he concluded.

Sant Deveshacharya Maharaj of Siddhpeeth Hanumangarhi added, “Disregard the moon. If their numbers increase by another 10 percent, Hindus will not be safe. You must have observed how during the recent Maharashtra elections, Owaisi tried to incite minorities against the majority community by suggesting that the Chief Minister and Prime Minister should originate from their community. Today, they demand at 20-25 percent. Tomorrow, it could escalate to 30-40 percent, and they may take it by force. Hindus are not vigilant regarding their interests. In such a context, Bageshwar Dham’s comments are accurate. The majority community must unite.”