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News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
'Want PoK As Dakshina': Jagadguru Rambhadracharya To Army Chief, Says 'He Accepted'
Last Updated: Spiritual leader Jagadguru Rambhadracharya claimed he asked Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi for Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as 'dakshina' as he visited his ashram in MP. Spiritual leader Jagadguru Rambhadracharya on Thursday claimed he met Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday, and that he asked the Army chief for Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as ' dakshina ' (a donation or offering, often monetary, given to a priest, guru, or a religious institution). Rambhadracharya also said the Army chief accepted his request and said that India was ready to give an appropriate response to Pakistan. Speaking to reporters in Madhya Pradesh's Chitrakoot, the spiritual leader revealed his interaction with General Upendra Dwivedi and said the latter had come to his ashram in the city on May 28. 'The Indian Army Chief came to me. He received initiation from me in the Ram Mantra – the same mantra that Hanuman ji received from Sita ji and achieved victory over Lanka," the spiritual leader said. 'Afterwards, when the matter of ' Dakshina ' came up, I said I would ask for a ' Dakshina ' that no teacher has ever asked for before. I said, 'I want PoK (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir)," he added. 'He accepted my request. We are ready to give Pakistan an appropriate response," Jagadguru Rambhadracharya said. VIDEO | Padma Vibhushan Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya says, 'The Indian Army Chief came to me. He received initiation from me in the Ram Mantra – the same mantra that Hanuman ji received from Sita ji and achieved victory over Lanka. Afterwards, when the matter of 'Dakshina'… — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 29, 2025 The Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, visited the ashram of Rambhadracharya and inaugurated the Simulator Machine at Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya. General Upendra Dwivedi, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and Air Force Chief Marshal AP Singh played a crucial role in India's 'Operation Sindoor' against Pakistan. Earlier, the Indian Army had released a booklet to its personnel on 'Operation Sindoor', showing the room from where the operation against Pakistan was being monitored by the military top brass. The booklet features the image of General Upendra Dwivedi, Navy Chief Admiral and the Air Force Chief Marshal. India had launched 'Operation Sindoor' on the intervening night of May 6 and 7, in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK. More than 100 terrorists were killed, while multiple terror infrastructures were destroyed in India's action. First Published:
Hans India
3 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
‘Want PoK back as dakshina': Seer told Army Chief Dwivedi
Chitrakoot: Spiritual leader Jagadguru Rambhadracharya on Thursday reveal details of his interaction with Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, who had visited his ashram in Chitrakoot Speaking about the visit, Jagadguru Rambhadracharya said, 'I gave him the same Diksha (initiation) with the Ram Mantra which Lord Hanuman had received from Maa Sita and then conquered Lanka. I have asked for Dakshina from him, that I want PoK back.' The Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, visited the Ashram of Spiritual Leader Jagadguru Rambhadracharya & inaugurated the Simulator Machine at Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya. Sadguru Sewa Centre member said that Upendra Dwivedi and Sadhguru visited their facility and also observed the operation theatre process. 'Upendra Dwivedi visited us this morning, and Sadhguru also paid a visit to our facility. During his visit, we showcased a simulator machine used for medical training. Doctors first learn procedures on this machine before treating patients. It's a vital step in ensuring precision and safety. In all of India, there are only about four to five such machines--and this is the first one in Madhya Pradesh. He inaugurated the machine and also observed the entire operation theatre process.' He further added, 'We told him that there are around 140 vision centres and the same number of 140 eye surgeons operating across our network. He was deeply impressed by the scale and efficiency of the work. Following this, we discussed how Sadguru Sewa Centres could collaborate with us to benefit our service personnel. We see great potential in working together to expand access and impact.' Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and Air Force Chief Marshal AP Singh played a crucial role in Operation Sindoor.
Mint
4 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
‘I want PoK back': Jagadguru Rambhadracharya on what he asked Army chief for ‘Dakshina'
Spiritual leader Jagadguru Rambhadracharya on Thursday reveal details of his interaction with Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, who had visited his ashram in Chitrakoot on Wednesday. Speaking about the visit, Jagadguru Rambhadracharya said, "I gave him the same Diksha (initiation) with the Ram Mantra which Lord Hanuman had received from Maa Sita and then conquered Lanka. I have asked for Dakshina from him, that I want PoK back." The Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, visited the Ashram of Spiritual Leader Jagadguru Rambhadracharya & inaugurated the Simulator Machine at Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya. Sadguru Sewa Centre member said that Upendra Dwivedi and Sadhguru visited their facility and also observed the operation theatre process. "Upendra Dwivedi visited us this morning, and Sadhguru also paid a visit to our facility. During his visit, we showcased a simulator machine used for medical training. Doctors first learn procedures on this machine before treating patients. It's a vital step in ensuring precision and safety. In all of India, there are only about four to five such machines--and this is the first one in Madhya Pradesh. He inaugurated the machine and also observed the entire operation theatre process." He further added, "We told him that there are around 140 vision centres and the same number of 140 eye surgeons operating across our network. He was deeply impressed by the scale and efficiency of the work. Following this, we discussed how Sadguru Sewa Centres could collaborate with us to benefit our service personnel. We see great potential in working together to expand access and impact." Meanwhile, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and Air Force Chief Marshal AP Singh played a crucial role in Operation Sindoor. Earlier, the Indian army had released a booklet to its personnel on Operation Sindoor, showing the operations room from where the operation against Pakistan was being monitored by the military top brass. The booklet features the image of Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and Air Force Chief Marshal AP Singh too. India had launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Indian armed forces responded effectively to subsequent Pakistani aggression and pounded its airbases. The two countries have reached an understanding to stop military action following a call made by Pakistan's DGMO to his Indian counterpart. India is sending multi-party delegations in seven groups, each group being led by a member of Parliament, to various countries to highlight the nation's zero-tolerance policy against terrorism while also exposing the terrorism being sponsored by Pakistan. The delegation aims to brief international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its broader fight against cross-border terrorism while engaging with world leaders.
News18
4 days ago
- Politics
- News18
'Want PoK Back...': Spiritual Leader Rambhadracharya Seeks ‘Guru Dakshina' From Army Chief
Last Updated: Swami Rambhadracharya said he demanded a guru dakshina (offering or honorarium to a guru or teacher in Hinduism) of PoK from the Chief of Army Staff. Spiritual leader Jagadguru Rambhadracharya has sought Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi to get Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) back as his ' guru dakshina." The Indian Army Chief had visited the spiritual leader's Ashram in Madhya Pradesh's Chitrakoot on Wednesday where he sought his blessings. During the interaction, the Jagadguru made a pointed appeal to General Dwivedi, urging him to bring PoK back to India. ॥ नमो राघवाय ॥आज भारत के थलसेनाध्यक्ष जनरल उपेन्द्र द्विवेदी जी का श्रीतुलसीपीठ चित्रकूटधाम में आगमन हुआ। उन्होंने सभी सन्तों एवं विद्यार्थियों के समक्ष भारतीय सेना के शौर्य का वर्णन किया। @JrdUnivers39286 के छात्रों को पुरस्कृत किया। हम सभी भारतीय सेना को प्रणाम करते हुए। — Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Ji (Official) (@JagadguruJi) May 28, 2025 Sharing details about the visit, Jagadguru Rambhadracharya said the Army chief was given the same diksha (initiation) with the Ram Mantra that Lord Hanuman received from Goddess Sita and then conquered Lanka. Swami Rambhadracharya said he demanded a guru dakshina (offering or honorarium to a guru or teacher in Hinduism) of PoK from the Chief of Army Staff. ANI. General Dwivedi visited the ashram where he inaugurated the Simulator Machine at Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya. He also interacted with saints and students at the ashram, highlighting the Army's commitment to cultural and spiritual values alongside national security. Operation Sindoor His request came days after India launched 'precision strikes" under Operation Sindoor on nine terror targets in Pakistan and PoK following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. The strikes killed over 100 terrorists including 10 family members of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar and four close aides. Targets included Jaish's Markaz Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur, Sarjal camp in Tehra Kalan, Markaz Abbas in Kotli, and the Syedna Bilal camp in Muzaffarabad. Lashkar's strongholds — Markaz Taiba in Murdike, Markaz Ahle Hadith in Barnala, and Shwawai Nalla camp in Muzaffarabad — were also hit. Hizbul Mujahideen's facilities at Makaz Raheel Shahid in Kotli and Mehmoona Joya in Sialkot were among those targeted. The Indian armed forces responded effectively to subsequent Pakistani aggression and pounded its airbases. The two countries have reached an understanding to stop military action following a call made by Pakistan's DGMO to his Indian counterpart. (With inputs from agencies) First Published:
Deccan Herald
4 days ago
- General
- Deccan Herald
Asked for Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as gurudakshina from Army staff chief Dwivedi, says UP seer
'When General Dwivedi asked me about the gurudakshina, I told him that I did not want jewellery or clothes and that I wanted PoK in gurudakshina', Jagadguru Rambhadracharya said.
