Sri RVR Ji stated:
"Unfortunately my earlier exposure of a particular God man was deleted in these threads including his name wherever it appeared. This was done after four days of appearance in the forum thread. It only shows some vested interests are there everywhere to curtail the freedom of expression and protect the fraudulent God man."
I did not want to continue posting in this Forum, but since my name is being besmirched, I have to respond to defend myself.
Previously such allegations about delayed moderation and curtailing 'freedom of speech' were made, which I let go without responding because, there can be honest disagreements over these. This same person, when someone said that he preferred Bharathiar over Gandhi Ji, asked for moderation not to allow such postings! I guess the 'freedom of speech' did not apply then! There were other similar requests by this same person to curtail others' 'freedom of speech'. I amply explained my position on moderation from the perspective of what is considered as 'vulgar' elsewhere in this same thread.
He said unsavoury things about Periaval of Kanchi and when I asked him not to do so in the interest of the unity of the Forum, he complied. I personally called and explained why his posting were left out there for four days before they were moderated on. He knows the reasons. Yet he continues to wail.
The only 'vested interests' on my part are the ones that I have explained time and again. The unity of the Forum and protecting the sentiments of a large number in our community who see Saibaba as a Godman. Otherwise, I repeat, I have no interest in this Godman, as I have never seen him in person, nor do I have his picture in my home.
Yet such baseless allegation is made by this person who seems to be otherwise an example for initiatives to benefit our community.
On top of all this, he is my fellow alumnus, and it is all the more reason that I am saddened to read such words.
He has already posted other non substantiated internet videos. I always urge caution in these matters, lest some of the sensitivities of our members in this Forum are hurt. Yet, in the absence of any scenario by which discussions in this Forum can conclusively determine whether a Godman is bogus or not, there are brick bats thrown, in the name of safeguarding the 'interests' of our 'vulnerable' members.
Since I quit as a moderator sometime ago, these postings do not concern me. But there is a shining light in the name of Srimathi Renuka Ji, whose thoughts on this I very much appreciate.
Thank you for giving me a chance to clear my name.
Regards,
KRS
Sri KRS,
I never said that you are alone responsible for any of the actions done during the deletion of my postings. If you think that I am pin pointing you, then it is your problem.
I have fought the administration of this forum as a whole and has nothing personal against anybody.
We have started recording minutes of swayamvaram organisers meetings and the decisions are being taken collectively.
Finally Sri Silverfox intervened and restored my right of expression. Even though he conveyed the message, I feel that it is the collective decision of the forum administrators and not his own personal decision.
If you notice, subsequently also I never re-activated the spiritual fraud thread for long time. Now I am forced to activate due to Nityananda affair in which one boy of my own family circle is also missing.
Dr Sundaram seems to be a follower of Nityananda. When he wanted some answers to his queries, I restrained my self answering, stating that due to some problems I cannot answer in this forum. He also graciously accepted my reply and the matter is closed. My answer was not intended to provoke anybody. If you get provoked by my answer, then it is your problem and not mine.
Whatever Video link I gave was broad cast by BBC only. BBC is not a dubious news channel. If the followers of the God man were offended, they could have taken action against BBC.
Earlier episode involving Sieco watch company and the same God man was published by Illustrated Weekly of India, a Times of India group publication. Again Times of India is a most reputed news paper group in India.
When BBC started abusing Kanchi mutt, they took action against them and BBC apologized and withdrew the article. This is available in the following weblink of Kanchi mutt on 10.3.2006
kanchi-sathya.org - information on the kanchi seer, latest news on the the seer trial, facts about the kanchi mutt :: today's update ::
Why not the God man or his followers take up with BBC to withdraw the video or article if they are sure that it is doctored. Instead of refuting me, they can take up the matter with BBC.
In the absence of any action against the media in the above cases, I presume that media is correct.
I am follower of Kanchi mutt and I have criticized the present Acharya, which you have to appreciate. I always believe that no body is above board and all the public figure should be subject to criticism. I toned down my criticism after your request but still I earnestly feel administration of the Kanchi mutt has to improve and more transparency is brought to the system so that no body criticize it in the future.
Nobody in India could be compared with Mahatma Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi is the father of the Nation. One of the members whom this forum administration banned and again re-instated, criticized Mahatma Gandhi. Another member Narayanee also criticized Mahatma Gandhi but her postings were deleted. I have nothing against Mahakavi Bharathi but just to praise Mahakavi Bharathi if some body wants to criticize Mahatma Gandhi, then it is not correct. If they want to praise Bharathi, let them do so.
Probably you and I studied physics under the same teachers. I stopped my science education with basic degree and continued some other subject for higher education. But you did post graduation in physics from the same institution and surely you must be more knowledgeable then me in Science subjects.
Is it possible to create anything out of thin air? If so, should we accept it without verification ? When one gentlemen Ramar Pillai claimed that he has discovered auto fuel from specific plants, entire country was thrilled and celebrated. But science community of IIT Madras requested him to demonstrate the same in fraud proof conditions and he miserably failed. About a decade back there was high talk about Ramar Pillai but no body seems to remember him now. I am a believer in God and at the same time I am a believer in Science also.
If any body claims that he has super natural powers, I request him to demonstrate the same in a fraud proof condition before neutral scientific community. Dr Abraham Kovoor, a renowned rationalist, offered Rs. 1 lakh award in the seventies when each US $ was less than Rs.10 conversion rate. Today I am converting the same into present US $ rate and willing to offer Rs.5 lakhs for anybody proving his super natural powers before selected scientific audience under fraud proof condition.
My above offer is open during my life time and any body interested can take up the challenge and write to me. Let anybody interested, deposit the cost of testing in the institution which I specify and conduct the test. If he succeeds, I shall reimburse cost of testing also along with the award. If the person fails in his effort, then he has to openly admit that he was been indulging in fraudulent activities at the appropriate forums and also pay damages. The damages will go to charitable institutions which I specify.
Instead of wasting time in discussions and debates, let the followers of God man claiming super natural powers, bring their Guru before scientific community for verification. If they are not willing to do so, then let them not talk about him in this forum at least.
All the best