"Why bar me from entering Nagaland? Shoot me instead", says Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati addressed a gathering during his Gaudhwaj Sthapna Bharat yatra, underscoring the deep cultural and religious significance of cow protection within Sanatan Dharma. 

As part of his ongoing "Gaudhwaj Sthapna Bharat Yatra," the swami highlighted the cow's sacred place in Indian tradition, calling for communities across India to honor and safeguard this revered symbol of life and sustenance.

However, his address took a striking turn as he expressed disappointment and frustration over being denied entry into Nagaland by the state's government. "I have not harmed anyone nor spoken ill of any individual. All I seek is the chance to convey my message to the people. Why am I being stopped?" Swami Avimukteshwaranand questioned. He appealed to the Chief Ministers of the Northeastern states, urging them not to obstruct his journey and inviting them to engage in open discussions regarding the contentious issues of cow slaughter and protection.

Swami Avimukteshwaranand’s visit to Sikkim was marked by a warm reception from local dignitaries, reinforcing his unwavering commitment to spreading the message of spiritual unity through the reverence for cows. Despite the roadblocks, he reiterated his determination to continue the yatra, advocating for cow protection as a core value of Sanatan Dharma. He concluded with a powerful declaration: "If I am not allowed to speak about the sanctity of cows, then shoot me."

The swami’s call for dialogue and his defiance of the restrictions placed on him reflect a growing tension between traditional values and regional policies, with his yatra continuing to draw attention to the cultural significance of the cow in Indian spirituality.

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