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Kalki Bhagavan | |
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| Personal | |
| Born | Vijay Kumar March 7, 1949 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Organization | |
| Philosophy | "Oneness" |
Kalki Bhagavan (1949) is the title given to Vijay Kumar, an Indian spiritual guru[1]. The title 'Kalki Bhagavan' is derived from traditional Hindu beliefs[2]. Kalki is the name given to the tenth incarnation of Vishnu, who will appear on a white horse, wielding a sword.[3] Bhagavan is a respectful form used to address spiritual teachers or guides.[4] Vijay Kumar proclaimed himself as Kalki (the 10th incarnation of Lord Vishnu) in 1989, [5] although he is now reluctant to use that title.[6]
Oneness Movement
[edit]Kalki Bhagavan's movement has used various names[7], such as Golden Age Foundation, Bhagavad Dharma, Kalki Dharma and the Oneness Organisation.[8][9] It has also been referred to in the Indian press as the 'Kalki Cult'.[10][11]
The movement started in the early 1980s as a small school in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh[12], and by 2008 was reported to have more than 14 million followers worldwide.[13] Its stated mission is to "create oneness for all for lasting spiritual transformation".[14]
The headquarters and main ashram for the movement is in Varadaiahpalem, Andhra Pradesh, India. [15] Within ashram is the Oneness Temple. Built at an estimated cost of $75 million, it is claimed to contain the largest pillar-less meditation hall in Asia.[16] At its opening ceremony in 2008, several people died in a stampede.[17] In the week following the stampede, irate crowds led by members of the local Communist Party of India (Marxist) protested against the alleged callous attitude of the Kalki Bhagavan Trust, which resulted in the stampede.[18]
In 2009, about 600 delegates from India and 36 foreign countries including a contingent of Mathadipathi, Peetadhipathi and sadhus from all over India, converged at Kalki Bhagavan's ashram for the international convention of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. This program was attended by VHP leaders including well-known spiritual figures, such as Ashok Singhal, Praveen Togadia, Giriraj Kishore, Omkar Bhave and Vendantam.[19][20]
Well-known visitors to his ashram include Bollywood stars Shilpa Shetty,[21] Manisha Koirala,[22] Hrithik Roshan,[23] Rakesh Roshan[24] designer Donna Karan, Deff Leppard musician Rick Allen and NBA coach Pat Riley. [25]
Controversies
[edit]In 2002[26] the Madras High Court took up a public interest litigation alleging misuse of public funds by various Kalki trusts, and allegations of unaccounted wealth of Kalki Bhagavan and his family members.[27] The Madras High Court then rejected this plea for a probe. Later, when the petitioner approached the Supreme Court of India, the Supreme Court upheld the judgement of the Madras High Court and dismissed the petition at the admission level.[28]
In 2007, the Chittoor district Collector retrieved land found to be occupied by Kalki Bhagavan's ashram without authorization.[29]
In 2010, the Madras high court restrained private TV channels in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu from telecasting clippings pertaining to "Kalki Bhagavan" ashram. According to the High Court, the television channels projected persons in a manner that violated the human rights of the persons shown.[30] Then, by the court´s decision - directed to N. K. V. Krishna and some ashram personnel [31] - the party was demanded to file separate affidavits highlighting, explaining, expounding and clarifying the scenes found in the video clippings.[32] Then, the ashram filed an affidavit confirming that the Dasajis never consumed narcotics or any other of that kind of material, from a video material (pertained to 2003)[33]. It stated that the clips were stolen and transmitted without verifying their veracity from the organization where the Dasajis reached various conscious levels while on the occasion they also had forgot their physical presence and danced in bliss while listening to devotional songs..[34] The affidavit also stated that Mr. Krishna was in no way connected with the spiritual activities of the movement.[34]
References
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- ^ Monier Monier-Williams: Sanskrit-English Dictionary: Etymologically and Philologically Arranged with Special Reference to Cognate Indo-European Languages, 1889, reprinted 2003, Nataraj Books, Asian Educational Services, ISBN 81-206-0369-9
- ^ Sanskrit Dictionary
- ^ Ram, Arun (2004-12-13). "Kalki cult faces charges of financial mismanagement, question raises about its credibility : SOCIETY & THE ARTS". India Today. Indiatoday.intoday.in.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) [1] - ^ Ramesh Avadhani: India: a visit to the Oneness Temple of Amma-Bhagwan. July 13th, 2008. All rights reserved. (Published by Religioscope)
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- ^ Religioscope - JFM Recherches et Analyses. "Religioscope: India: a visit to the Oneness Temple of Amma-Bhagwan". Religion.info. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
- ^ "Kalki cult faces charges of financial mismanagement, question raises about its credibility : SOCIETY & THE ARTS - India Today". Indiatoday.intoday.in. 2004-12-13. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
- ^ Kalki,Amma Bhagavan cut-outs set on fire (The Hindu)
- ^ [ref to public info, as in 2.]
- ^ 2. TNN (2008-02-02). "Mumbai Inc learns about 'Oneness'". Economic Times.(economictimes.com)
- ^ Mumbai Inc learns about ‘Oneness’ (The Economic Times)
- ^ [ref to public info, conclude paragraph 1.]
- ^ India: a visit to the Oneness Temple of Amma-Bhagwan
- ^ Five killed, 40 injured in Chittoor stampede - Express India
- ^ Special Correspondent (2008-04-26). "Kalki, Amma Bhagavan cut-outs set on fire". The Hindu.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) Kalki, Amma Bhagavan cut-outs set on fire - ^ Correspondent, Special (2009-01-02). "world convention". The Hindu.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) [2] - ^ VHP condemns terrorism (The Hindu)
- ^ Shilpa Shetty in silent mode | The Hindu
- ^ Manisha Koirala prays at Kalki Ashram | The Hindu
- ^ Hrithik off to a wellness course with his family : Celebrities, News - India Today
- ^ Hrithik & family get spiritual on dad’s b’day - Times Of India
- ^ TNN (2008-06-08). "So, who's spiritual". The Times of India. "The Oneness University in Chennai set up by the couple Amma and Bhagwan, which has attracted international celebs like designer Donna Karan, Def Leppard musician Rick Allen and NBA coach Pat Riley" [3] "
- ^ India Today Kalki Bhagwan controversy: Tamil Nadu-based godman encounters spate of accusations Arun Ram Monday, June 17, 2002
- ^ India Today [4] Arun Ram December 13, 2004
- ^ Correspondent, Legal (2004-02-03). "Plea for CBI probe against godman turned down". The Hindu.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) [5]. " - ^ Special Correspondent (02-11-2007). "TTD urged to protect its properties". The Hindu.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help); Check date values in:|date=(help) [6] Special Correspondent Nov 2, 2007 - ^ [ref to public info, conclude paragraphs 1, 2, 3.]
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- ^ Madras HC restrains channels from showing clippings of 'Kalki Bhagwan'. Wednesday, Mar 24, 2010, 21:14 IST PTI(via dnaindia)
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- ^ a b "Tamil Nadu / Chennai News : Kalki Bhagawan followers never consumed narcotics: affidavit". The Hindu. 2010-04-23. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
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