Society needs non-corrupt people: Tontadarya Mutt Swami
The Swami was addressing a gathering at Nudi Namana on socialist and educationist HT Rajendra. On the occasion, a re-release of the book 'Kuvempu Vichaarakranti', was organised by Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Naavika Trust, Karnataka State Scientific Research Parishat, Chikkamagaluru, Karavali Malenadu Sahitya Parishat, Bengaluru, and Koppa Taluk Vokkaligara Sangha, at Koppa, on Saturday.
Believe in God, not blind beliefs: Swami
Highlighting the concept of leftist and rightist, he said leftists were not against or opposed to God and religious values, but think about society, people, and humanity.
According to him, one who created stone is a God for leftists, but the rightists consider the stone itself a God. "I have trust in God, but not blind beliefs," the Swami said.
"It was not a big deal to be a politician, but living a dignified, humble, and prompt life is important. Rajendra maintained a good rapport with politicians, including former chief minister JH Patel and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, but he lived his life," he said.
Rajendra was not just a person but a man with humanity. "We need humble, non-corrupt people like Rajendra for society," he said.
"Human life is very critical, and we should have faith in ourselves. Dharma means uplifting others and supporting the people in need. Come out of blind beliefs; rather than practising vaastu, change the mindset," he called on the audience and also suggested reading the 12th-century Basavanna's vachanas and Kuvempu literature.
"I am never born, never dead, only visited the earth. Be independent, think in your own way to understand."
Karnataka high court judge Justice HT Narendra Prasad, also younger brother of Rajendra, said Rajendra was not just a brother but a father to him. "He had great faith and belief in Kuvempu's philosophies. He believed in unity and lived life for society, and he used to celebrate others' growth. Despite health issues, Rajendra had great willpower, and he was strong and thus continued to serve people," Prasad said.
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