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The Clarion Call of Revolution

(Published in journal ‘Sadhana’, November 18, 1989)

Spirituality has never believed in racism. A person from the
highest or lowest class could be a monk in ancient India.
The monk Shakya Muni brought the hidden elements of the
Vedas to the limelight. Not only did he propagate his religion
all over the world but he was also the pioneer in inviting a person
from other religions to his own.

The usual processes of improvements in society that take
place in its normal course were thwarted by the suppressed
mentality that overcame us during the long period of slavery.
Our centuries-old cultural heritage helped us to fight and
succeed against the social weaknesses. However, this fight was
slowed down and the evils gained power during our period of
oppression as divisiveness and untouchability had fragmented
our society. Unfortunately, some elements gave a religious
anchor to our weaknesses and hence, for a long time, it was
believed that most of these social evils were rooted in religion.

Since these perversions entered society thousands of years
ago under the cover of religion, removing them using the
support of religion is the only way out.

Two events are important in the history of independent
India – their significance may not be visible today, but the future
will behold their impact and someday, the truth will be accepted.

The first of these is the Kumbhmela at Prayagraj. The
Kumbhmela has its own unique importance in Hinduism and no
saint or spiritual person can stay away from it. The whole