The JNU sloganeering controversy has a new heavyweight entrant: Sadhguru Riteshwar Maharaj, who minced no words in declaring the Constitution’s supremacy. In a discourse rich with spiritual insight and nationalistic fervor, he condemned the campus chants as a direct affront to India’s foundational ethos.
Context is key. JNU, long synonymous with progressive politics, hit headlines again after visuals emerged of students allegedly shouting ‘Pakistan zindabad’ and other contentious phrases. This provoked outrage, with authorities vowing thorough probes under anti-sedition laws.
‘Every citizen, be it student or saint, bows to the Constitution,’ Maharaj thundered. He wove a narrative linking spiritual discipline to civic duty, urging the youth to emulate the selfless patriotism of freedom fighters rather than divisive ideologues. His address, delivered to a packed audience, blended Vedantic wisdom with contemporary critique.
Delving deeper, Maharaj highlighted systemic issues: lax university oversight, external funding of protests, and a culture that romanticizes rebellion. He called for a ‘spiritual audit’ of education—infusing courses with constitutional reverence to counter radical narratives.
Echoes reverberate across aisles. Allies in the saffron camp celebrate his clarity; opponents fear a chilling effect on expression. Yet, data from recent surveys indicates public fatigue with unchecked campus chaos, bolstering Maharaj’s stance.
Maharaj’s track record of social interventions—from environmental causes to anti-corruption drives—lends credibility. This time, his focus on constitutional fidelity could redefine how spiritual voices engage politics.
Wrapping up, the guru’s message is timeless: In unity lies strength. As JNU navigates this crisis, Sadhguru Riteshwar Maharaj’s unflinching advocacy for the Constitution offers a roadmap back to sanity, reminding all that true freedom thrives within its bounds.