Hinduism enables man to see divinity in everyone, says Vice-President

“Hinduism a way of life. It is not just a set of religious rituals. Hindu consciousness is a system that has to be followed in life. It is that which enables man to see divinity in every living being/thing, including rivers, mountains and animals,” Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan said on Thursday.

He was speaking at the inauguration of the Raja Gopuras in the Sri Veerabhadreshwara Temple and Kadasiddeshwar Math in Yadoor village near Chikkodi of Belagavi district.

He also participated in the Veerashaiva Lingayat Dharmothan Sammelan.

He congratulated the Veerashaiva Lingayat Maths in Karnataka for having spread education, providing access to healthcare for the poor and propagating the message of spiritual leaders among the people.

He said that the story of Daksha Brahma included references to the Yadoor Math on the banks of the river Krishna.

“Due to the divine presence of seers like Sri Shivayogi Kadasiddeshwar, the fame of Yadoor has spread far and wide,” he said.

He said that Sri Kadasiddheshwar Swamiji rediscovered and revived the holy site that remained hidden over time. “He rekindled the eternal flame of Sanatana Dharma. Sanatana Dharma may be tested in time but it can never be erased. Successive pontiffs of Sri Kadasiddheshwar Math have made tireless efforts in preserving daily worship, rituals, renovation works and spiritual service, he said.

He described the inauguration of the Raj Gopuras as a reaffirmation of faith and continuity of tradition. The revival of sacred spaces is not merely about architecture but also about restoring cultural self-confidence and spiritual awareness, he said.

“With the untiring efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the influence of India is growing across the world. The country has achieved several milestones in the fields of technology and economy. India is taking giant steps towards all-round development,” the Vice-President said.

He presented the Vikas Veera Award to MLC Prakash Hukkeri and the State’s Special Representative-2 in New Delhi. He congratulated Mr. Hukkeri on his 79th birthday.

Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot said that Indian philosophy is based on the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam or the belief that the world is one family.

“Our faith rests on ideals of non-violence, truth and kindness. The world is looking towards India for lessons on everlasting peace. We Indians want all the people in the world to live with peace and prosperity,” he said.

Seers Sri Channasiddarama Panditaradhya Swami of Srishail Math, Sri Chandrashekar Shivacharya Swami of Kashi Peetha, Sri Mallikarjun Vishwaradhya Shivacharya Swami, Rajya Sabha member Iranna Kadadi, KLE Society honorary chairman Prabhakar Kore, Minister M.B. Patil, MLA Ganesh Hukkeri and others were present.