Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Bageshwar Dham Chief Sparks Debate with Controversial Remarks
A religious leader named Dhirendra Shastri made a controversial statement saying that children of people who don't follow the Vedas will have names like Javed and Naved.
He announced plans to open a school called a Gurukul to teach Vedic education.
He also talked about an annual mass wedding event where 300 daughters will get married.
The school and the event are part of his efforts to promote traditional Indian knowledge and values.
Additionally, 104 people from over 50 families returned to Hinduism in a ceremony organized by the Swami Sumedhanand Vedic Gurukul in Chhattisgarh.
The event was seen as a response to concerns about religious conversion and demographic changes in India.
Acharya Dhirendra Shastri announced the establishment of a Gurukul at Bageshwar Dham to teach Vedic education.
Shastri made a controversial remark that children of those not following the Vedas will become 'Javed and Naved'.
He emphasized the importance of education rooted in Sanatan traditions.
The annual mass wedding ceremony, Kanya Vivah, will be held from February 13 to 15.
104 people from over 50 families returned to Hinduism in a ceremony organized by the Swami Sumedhanand Vedic Gurukul in Chhattisgarh.
- Who
- Acharya Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, head priest of Bageshwar Dham
- What
- Controversial remarks about Vedic education and the establishment of a Gurukul
- When
- During an event in Jaipur
- Where
- Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To promote Vedic education and Sanatan traditions
Proponents of Vedic Education
Critics of Controversial Remarks
Importance of Vedic Education
Proponents of Vedic Education
Acharya Dhirendra Shastri emphasizes the importance of Vedic education and Sanatan traditions for cultural preservation.
Critics of Controversial Remarks
Critics argue that promoting Vedic education exclusively can be divisive and exclusionary.
Controversial Remarks
Proponents of Vedic Education
Supporters view Shastri's remarks as a call for cultural revival and traditional values.
Critics of Controversial Remarks
Opponents find the remarks derogatory and inflammatory, promoting religious discrimination.
- Person Involved
- Acharya Dhirendra Krishna Shastri
- Location
- Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Event
- Announcement of Gurukul and Sunderkand Office
- Controversial Statement
- Children of those not following Vedas will become 'Javed and Naved'
- Gurukul Focus
- Vedic education and Sanatan traditions
- Annual Event
- Mass wedding ceremony (Kanya Vivah) on February 13-15
- Reconversion Event
- 104 people returned to Hinduism in Chhattisgarh
- Organizers
- Maharshi Dayanand Math Dharmarth Trust, Swami Sumedhanand Vedic Gurukul
Sources
'Jo Ved Nahi Padhenge, Unke Bachche Banenge Javed Aur Naved': Bageshwar Dham Chief Dhirendra Shastri Courts Controversy
MP News: 'RSS Na Hota To Hindu Na Bachta,' Pandit Dhirendra Shastri Sparks Controversy -- VIDEO
Chhattisgarh: 104 people from over 50 families return to Hinduism
CM Vishnu Deo Sai pays tribute to Hiraben Modi at Shiv Mahapuran Katha
