Amid large controversy round Adipurush, Manoj Muntashir has claimed that Hanuman-ji was not a god and stated, “Bajrangbali bhagwan nahi, bhakt hain. Humne unko bhagwan banaya hai. (Lord Hanuman isn’t God however solely a devotee. We’ve got made them god).”
Manoj Muntashir’s remark appears self-contradictory. Whereas chatting with Aaj Tak, he first says that individuals worship Hanuman-ji because the god of power, intelligence and knowledge. Then, he goes on to say in the identical breath that Bajrangbali isn’t a god, he’s reasonably a Bhakt (devotee).
Then, whereas defending his dialogue within the film, he additional added that Hanuman did not talk as Shri Ram did and stated, “Bajrangbali daarshanic batein nahi karte hai (Bajrangbali doesn’t ship philosophical traces).”
“Apni moorkhata ka nitya naya adhyay likhna band karo, Manoj, chup ho jao, abhi bhi samay hai, janata ko bephaalatu ka kyoon uksa rahe ho? Apne dimaag ka istemaal band karo, usme leed bhara hai (Cease writing every day new chapter of your stupidity Manoj, shut up there’s nonetheless time, why are you inciting folks unnecessarily, cease utilizing your mind, it is filled with dung),” wrote one person.
One other social media person wrote, “An excessive amount of of it’s occurring now, his thoughts is totally corrupt now. Mumbai Police, you may have given him safety, so give him recommendation as nicely that he ought to hold quiet now, Don’t drive folks to vary their actions.”
“That is all nonsense. Our gods are being insulted deliberately. That they had solely gods to make movies about.. He’s such an excellent author. How did his considering turn out to be so slim! That is sheer injustice,” got here from one other.
Is Hanuman-ji a god?
Whereas the Shiva Purana particularly refers to Hanuman-ji as an incarnation of Shiva, different Puranas and scriptures present different views. In accordance with these sources, Bajrangbali is often considered the non secular son of Vayu, the deity of wind, or as an incarnation of Vayu himself. In some situations, Hanuman-ji can also be recognized as an avatar of Rudra, one other identify related to Vayu.
Up to date: 21 Jun 2023, 09:41 AM IST