When will the lies about Pujya Shree come to an end?

By the time the World War I and 2 was at its peak, the main 2 participants namely United States of America and Germany, were engaged in the different war altogether – it was the war of propaganda. One question which has beguiled social scientists and war experts for years is – how can communication be utilised to create a rift in the society? It was well-known back then that once the society was weakened with propaganda it became much easier for enemies to break it down. Through the use of propaganda, world powers have done many good things but one cannot say that propaganda will always be used for good!

Very recently, we have seen propaganda being used in a very negative way. It has hurt the sentiments of not just the normal Indian, it has indeed broken down many by attacking their trust and love for a person whom they had come to consider as their sole leader – in matters of the heart and that of the soul.

In 1922, a famous expert on propaganda, Walter Lippman published his work known as the Public Opinion. In it he explains his theories on the formation of public opinion he uses the example of a situation that occurred in 1914 which involved three nations namely Germany, France and United Kingdom. His work covered various aspects of how these three countries tried to enforce the law on an island where people were living peacefully for several centuries. These three countries had brainwashed the Islanders into fighting among themselves. The very premise of conducting propaganda is creating some sort of barrier between the public and the event. When this separation occurs, it becomes easy to manipulate and present limited information to the public

. Lippman showed how individuals used media to form their opinions. Media affected the judgement of the people and their imagination and propagandists used this to change the perception of those who accessed media on a regular basis. Now of course we need to understand that the Islanders did not have Internet connections or newspapers but they had access to something primitive but equally powerful as today's TV channels and newspapers. Lippman recognised that by altering the flow of information and limiting the truth in content the public can be forced into forming the wrong perception of the world.

Media Resumes its series of unfounded news, Says Pujya BapuJi has 10,000 Crores!

Just when we thought that paid media channels had learned its lessons, another round of unverified news have started making the rounds. In the last few days we have been seeing news that talk about Pujya BapuJi being the owner of 10,000 crores! Before we get deeper into that, there are three questions that must be asked.

1. Who are the people making such allegations?

2. How true are these news?

3. Should it make any difference in the case even if there was any truth in it?

The Surat Police has made this statement on record, so perhaps it is true, but let us take a moment and take a look at the following.

1. Wasn't the Surat Police rebuked for falsely declaring Narayan SaiJi an absconder? This despite the fact that he was exercising his constitutional rights and not doing anything illegal.

2. The Rohini Court rebuked Surat police for not bringing important documents to court. Instead the police tried to present evidence on WhatsApp

Even more important is the fact that never for once AsaramJi Bapu has spoken of such wealth ever to his Sadhaks or in public, moreover the media does not have a very clean track record of presenting the truth. Former KGB agents have said that media is an immensely powerful body and it can be used to mould perceptions and prejudices in the public. Even if the sum exists, it would not be hard to understand that with crores of fans it would not take too long or too much of an amount to reach that amount. Therefore, it is of utmost necessity that we consider all of this before believing any of the media stories that have begun appearing recently.

Collective roar of Sant Samaj demands quick action in Pujya Bapuji case

In response to the act of sabotage that is being carried out by detractors, the greater Sant Samaj gathered in Surya Nagri in Jodhpur. The motive of this gathering was to awaken the society to the truth about AsaramJi Bapu's case. A mass gathering was addressed by eminent Saints present at the occasion and educated about the conspiracy plotted and executed by the enemies of the society. Speakers who took to the stage pointed in the direction of Christian Missionaries who saw BapuJi as their sworn enemy and maligning him was nothing but a part of the greater ploy of tainting Hinduism and the Sanatana Dharma. The outcome of that same strategy was imprisonment of Sankaracharya, Swami Nithyanand and Jayendra Saraswati.

Sants ask - if committee for judge, why not one for Pujya Bapuji

When allegations were made against a judge, the government instituted an inquiry commission to find the truth, but when similar charges were made against an established and popular Saint like AsharamJi Bapu, nothing was done, instead he was jailed immediately.

Sants to meet president and sit on jail bharo andolan

It was further announced that Sants were planning to meet with the President of India and even sit on a Jail Bharo Andolan if their demands were not met at the earliest. Besides announcing their plan to move judiciary for justice, they also inspired masses to unite and raise their voice for justice.

Social and political influencers make appearance at sammelan

Increasing involvement of political and social movers in BapuJi's case is evidence of the growing support that he has been getting recently. Renowned Bollywood personalities and famous politicians from all over the nation are thronging to Sant Sammelans to offer their unconditional support to his cause. A call was made to all present on the occasion to rise to bring Pujya Shree out of jail.

The Truth About Hindu Saints

There has been several attempts at twisting the truth and putting words in the mouth of people and accrediting loathsome activities and actions to holy saints who have no connection to any of that and more worryingly there is nothing that is even remotely connected to the truth.

Ashram has been actively participating in welfare activities very actively in the northern part of the country as well as in other places throughout the length and breadth of the nation. A lot of effort has gone into delimiting and obliterating the truth but no effort has fructified yet or will fructify ever. Today everywhere naysayers are questioning why AsaramJi Bapu is not performing any miracle? To this ridiculous question, Saints assembled at the Motera convention answered that Pujya BapuJi is not a magician and therefore it is unrealistic to expects something of that sort from him. Swami SantoshanandiJi Maharaj said accomplished Sants like HH AsaramJi Bapu do not plan miracles, they happen. It is necessary that everyone understands and believes in the greatness of these great men and respect them. Unlike what ideally should have been the case, we are seeing something entirely contradictory to that. Conspirators are not only totally oblivious to his greatness but also to the sentiments of those who follow AsaramJi Bapu from the core of their heart.

For the conspirators Swami SantoshanandJi had a request and a prayer. He wanted them to come and attend Satsang sessions and learn the great lessons and age old wisdom from none other than Pujya BapuJi. He said that listening to BapuJi and saints like him is how these conspirators will be able to acquire godly knowledge and begin treading on the right path. It is also mentioned in holy scriptures that Mother Ganga once asked Lord Shiva what would happen to her during Kalyug which is the age of sins. To this Lord Shiva said that in Kalyug Saints will come to earth and they will purify Ganga each time they take a dip in her. That is how significant Saints are for the welfare of the nation and nature.

The truth is that HH AsaramJi Bapu is a superhuman force who that could not be shaken or hurt even in the face of a disaster. It will still be remembered by all how despite a helicopter crash HH AsaramJi Bapu emerged unhurt and helped all those around him to escape without a scratch. If it was not for his superhuman stature it would have impossible for someone to deliver a feat so superhuman.

Resolution and Optimism keep HH Bapuji supporters strong despite government negligence

150 days and counting - it has been a period of test for hundreds of distraught protesters demanding justice for the popular Hindu Spiritual Leader HH AsaramJi Bapu. Thousands know and believe deep in their hearts that there is not an iota of truth what is being said about Pujya BapuJi, but not many have had the fortitude to brave inhospitable conditions and rude policemen to protest. The bravery and self-sacrifice of these protesters are laudable in the highest terms. In the last 5 months we have seen accolades pouring in from all quarters for these brave men in New Delhi as well as those who have led and participated in similar rallies across India.

The unshakeable belief in justice and judicial system of the nation have been attacked many times, but this peaceful rally protest here in New Delhi and those participating in it are sure that truth will eventually win over falsity and give a befitting reply to all doubters and finger pointers trying to malign the good name and belittle the superhuman sacrifices made by HH AsaramJi Bapu.

Their utter faith seems to emanate from the adage that no harm befalls one who has never harmed others. It is true that adversities the way of great saints, but eventually truth wins. HH AsaramJi Bapu have spread the message of justice and love wherever he has set his divine feet and in return received the love and well wishes of his benefactors. What is happening is just a test of the resolution and love we have for one of the greatest Saints of our time and we must take all steps to make sure that we pass and falsehood fails.

The compassion for Saintly BapuJi in the supporters is very heartening. Similar strong protests have also been seen in online social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook from people who are eagerly waiting for the judiciary to dispense justice and exonerate the name of HH AsaramJi Bapu.

Justice Cannot be Delayed Anymore

Delay in delivery of justice is the worst form of injustice and the more time the law takes in exonerating Pujya BapuJi the tougher it will be for the masses to regain their faith on the justice mechanism of the nation.

It is unfortunate how the buck is being passed from one to another and back again instead of focusing on delivery of justice. In previous attempts, the plea for bail did not come to any conclusion because either the defence or the prosecution was busy blaming one or the other on one pretext or other. On the last occasion, the prosecution alleged defence of deliberately extending the case unnecessarily. To this the judge directed that all parties be presented before the court together. Meanwhile the septuagenarian Spiritual Leader has highlighted on numerous occasions how shabbily he has been treated all this while. He complained of pain and cold in the barracks and also of less than appropriate lavatory provided by undertrails.

This will be the third attempt for bail and the case is very strong this time round. Even in previous instances the counsel appearing on behalf of Pujya Shree had made a very strong case in favour of BapuJi and highlighted the need for bail. It therefore remains to be seen whether the law takes the right path this time.

We are not unaware of the forces that have a sinister motive to bring Hinduism down on its knees and this will continue in the future as well but someone of the significance should not have been targeted. Not only has this eroded the trust of the general public on media channels and judiciary mechanism but also on the politicians who have conspired with foreign forces to introduce and establish western culture in this nation.

Those who have planned to insult Hindu Saints have faced the wrath of the common man and if justice is continuously denied there will be retaliation.

The nation wants to know why judgements biased for justice Swatenter and Asaramji bapu

Media trials and the nightmares they have caused to countless people all over the nation is not new any more. Too many people have lost their lives and their reputation to indiscrimination shown by media. We have seen how inventive some media channels become in their treatment of some issues that could have been handled with some subtlety and care. Unfortunately that was not the case, instead when victims complained and asked the court to take action against guilty parties there was not more than a lukewarm response. In great contrast, when Justice Swatenter Kumar was accused of similar charges as that AsaramJi Bapu, the Delhi High Court issued restraining orders on media and gave it 24 hours to remove all defamatory content from websites. The court further asked media houses to refrain from carrying anything about Justice Swatenter until February 24 which is the next date of hearing.

The nation will remember that recently some media channels sacrificed all ethical propriety in their blind pursuit of TRPs. It was then that several parties pleaded with authorities to prevent media from spreading false news. It took several months for that to happen and the media channels to actually stop from continuing with their lopsided presentation of facts.

This stark contrast in action in case of Justice Kumar and AsaramJi Bapu has baffled many social thinkers into thinking why something was not done earlier for AsaramJi Bapu. Those that handled the case were sympathetic and quite considerate of the harm such late allegations bring on defendants, who in some case may have deceased by the time legal process are initiated.

Heights Of Yellow Journalism – More Protests And Outcry Marks The Awakening Of The Masses

Outcry for justice and release of His Holiness AsaramJi Bapu is now reaching a fever pitch with new protesters and petitioners making their presence felt like never before. This springs from the transgression committed by media in not just raising derogatory questions against BapuJi but also causing pain and emotional upheaval among supporters of Kind AsaramJi Bapu. In response to the umpteen atrocities brought about by the media on BapuJi, people from all walk of lives have taken the responsibility of clearing The Saints name of all baseless blemishes on his good name.

Sant Shri Asaramji Bapu

 

The trend of raising a strong voice for justice begun with supporters initializing a mass protest on Twitter in December, 2013 and then again in January, 2104. Both had one goal in common and that was a sense of urgency in the demand for justice. Just when it felt like nobody cared about justice or truth in this nation, these protests on Twitter came along and changed a lot of things. For starters this was a wake-up call for the bastion who thought they could take everybody for a ride with their biased representation of the saint, secondly this reignited the lamp of hope in every supporter's heart that was blown out by false accusations, and lastly it instilled the necessity for struggle among million of BapuJi disciples. Thanks to the path shown by a few, several more hitting social media websites everyday and one of those instances is the recent incidence that has emerged on Change.Org. With close to 8,000 people already aligning their views with that of their Twitter counterparts, the time has come that media houses completely shun their abject practice of yellow journalism for truth, equality and justice.

With the public showing such interest in the case of false representation of a saint, it’s high time that the necessary change be allowed to unfold.

End of Coloured perception marks beginning of new era for Indian media

We Indians have gotten so used to propaganda being spread in public that in many cases we just take things for granted and move on with our lives. Without anyone or anything to confront these views of the media, the trend became so humdrum that some media outlets misused public trust by dishing out anything from twisted facts to blatant misinformation just to make their news saleable. This complete disregard for truth went as far as to obstruct the delivery of justice and forced the path of justice.

One of the many remarkable incidences of media insensitivity was seen in recent days. Ever since the arrest of AsaramJi Bapu not a single day has passed when the media did not present something derogatory about the Saint. There were incidences when we have seen news channels and news dailies publish utter rubbish on a daily basis. On many occasions media channels were rebuked for losing sight of their goal, but eventually the trend would be repeated all over again. Millions of ardent followers and disciples of the Bapu lodged reports with the administration and made their ire evident but nothing came of it until recently.

In December, 2013, for the first time media reported news of a wave of support on Twitter and then again in January when even a bigger wave erupted that forced all media channels to stand up and take notice. More than 4 different media houses took notice of this phenomenon and reported how irked BapuJi disciples were with the injustice meted out to him. This marked a new beginning for Indian media and has lighted a lamp of hope for millions of supporters who had lost their trust in media.

3 Reasons why Asaramji Bapu must be released ASAP

Injustice gets done to the innocent and what has happened this time was beyond the wildest dreams of people of this nation. Not only was an innocent Saint jailed, he was vilified to an extent that left the nation in a state of shock. A section of the media made a lot of money riding on this wave of infamy and ridicule at the expense of innocent families. In the case of the unfortunate Gurgaon family, three media channels did not even stop short of disgracing a minor girl in order to make the news item appealing. And at the core of all these heinous crimes is a false excuse that is nothing but a sham for the media houses to hide their ulterior motives of making more money by serving unfair, biased and false information. All these will stop the moment BapuJi comes out of jail. Here are 5 more reasons why AsaramJi Bapu must be released from jail ASAP.

1. Restore faith in saints: The dastardly attack made on the purity of Hindu saints and ashrams around the nation has left many shocked and worried. People who know the truth understand that there is a conspiracy at play which must be avoided at all costs, but times are difficult for those who were new to the fold and those who were contemplating on joining the fold. Without faith the world will soon become a rudderless ship and therefore for the greater good of the society, our kind AsaramJi Bapu must be released.

2. Without saints the society will fall apart: Saints are an integral part of the society. Just as wheel run around on a spoke, the society requires Holymen and Saints for smooth operations. Without them socities will come to a grinding halt and there will be nothing to help. Our rich history is full of anecdotes that sing praises of saints who sacrificed their lives in order to restore peace and order in the society around them. You will have witnessed several instances when violence has raised its ugly head and caused untold misery and anxiety until the intervention of Saints. Without their Spiritual leaders, people easily get misled by the distractions of the world which is why it is necessary that Sant Shree AsaramJi Bapu is released at the earliest.

3. For the welfare of women and children: Perhaps no one thought about the welfare of women and children than Pujya Shree, 800 schools run under the auspices of BapuJi and scores of Ashrams in every part of the nation look after the need of women who are rejected by their families for one reason or the other. Without BapuJi by their side these women and children will be left without a roof over their heads and an empty stomach. It is therefore necessary to release Pujya Shree AsaramJi Bapu for the sake of the poor and socially underprivileged.

Finally, Its Time That Justice Prevailed

Social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook are mirrors to our society and what happens on these popular platforms are quite likely to be a good indication of what and how people perceive events around them. In recent times there has been many that has caught the imagination of the smartphone-generation, giving them enough reasons to voice their opinions.

In India, we have had too many things to worry about, but one of the most pressing of all issues was the ill treatment meted out to our beloved AsaramJi Bapu. What cannot be described as anything but a conspiracy, some women brought rape allegations on the saintly Holyman and spread hateful disinformation which eventually led to his arrest. In the last several months that he has been in jail, prosecution has failed to prove their case but on the outside, media personnels have literally launched dastardly attacks on everybody related to him including his wife, son and daughter.

The entire nation stood witness to that for quite long  but when they saw it was all a subversive tactic by political powers to use BapuJi against their political rivals. Gradually, but assuredly people began trusting in the innocence of the holy Saint and began supporting him whole heartedly.

In December last year, Twitter erupted with voices of the supporters who recognized the need to be vocal about their protests. Previously, similar protests had gone up in several parts of Gurgaon and Noida in order to lean on decision makers to work hastily in order to bring the curtain down on what was being done against one of the most pious and kind hearted man our nation has seen in ages. On January 6th, 2014, national newspapers reported similar movements regarding support for AsaramJi Bapu. It must be noted that the support seen in this second wave was much more potent than  the first wave and proved that more and more people are beginning to question the propriety of the case and leaning in favour of seeing kind AsaramJi Bapu free.