Hindus never want to fight, but self-defense is their right: Devkinandan Thakur

Amidst the ongoing political rhetoric surrounding Sanatan Dharma and Hindutva, a statement has come from storyteller Devkinandan Thakur. He said Hindus are fundamentally non-violent, but when it comes to protecting their existence, family, and religion, taking up arms becomes the last and necessary option.

Speaking to the media here on Monday, Devkinandan Thakur said it is not his job to react to the statements of politicians, but he wants to present the truth of Sanatan Dharma.

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He said, “We are the people who believe in the principle of ‘May all be happy. But because of this principle and excessive tolerance, we have lost our existence in regions like Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.” He warned that now followers of Sanatan Dharma are becoming vigilant about their security.

Referring to India’s cultural heritage, the storyteller said that this country belongs to Buddha, but also to war. Giving the examples of Ramayana and Mahabharata, he explained that “war has always been the last resort. Lord Krishna also asked for five villages for peace, but when the limits of injustice were crossed, a great war like the Mahabharata took place.”

Devkinandan Thakur asserted that Hindus have never gone to seize anyone’s land, but if someone touches a Hindu’s cow, mother, or the honor of their sister or daughter, then it is impossible for a Hindu to remain silent.

He said that even their Gods take avatars to protect Dharma. An attack on Hindutva means an attack on all of humanity, because Sanatan Dharma teaches the world the right way to live. Our policy is ‘live and let live,’ but if someone does not let us live, then ‘Dharma protects those who protect Dharma’ is the only path left. He called upon society to awaken to stop the attacks on temples and traditions. Devkinandan Thakur’s statement is rapidly going viral on social media and is being seen as a declaration of unity and self-defense by the Hindu community.