Iskcon Kolkata recommends Bangladesh monks to prevent saffron bathrobes, tilak on temple–

As strikes on monks and minorities, particularly Hindus, boost in Bangladesh, Iskcon Kolkata has actually suggested their associates and fans in the adjoining nation to prevent putting on saffron clothing, rub out tilak, conceal tulsi grains and maintain head cover to remain secure.

The advisory has actually been released by the vice head of state and agent of Kolkata’s International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon), Radharamn Das, after numerous monks and its participants were purportedly endangered and attacked in public recently.

‘Take every possible measure that doesn’ t attract attention as monks’

According to a record by The Times of India, Radharamn Das claimed he has actually suggested monks and participants of the order to practice their belief inside holy places and homes, however take utmost safety measure when tipping outdoors.

“I have been advising all monks and members that in this hour of crisis, they must be very careful to protect themselves and avoid conflict. I have suggested they avoid wearing saffron clothes and vermilion on their foreheads,” Radharamn Das was quoted as saying by ToI.

“If they feel the need to wear saffron strings, they should wear them in a manner that remains hidden inside clothes and not visible around necks. If possible, they should also cover their heads. In short, they should take every possible measure that doesn’t stand out as monks,” he further said.

‘Stay safe’

Radharamn Das further said that the need of the hour is to stay safe.

In Bangladesh, Iskcon monks are reportedly being attacked since the arrest of Hindu priest and Iskcon member Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari in Dhaka on November 25 on charges of sedition.

Couple of days later, two of his juniors, who went to serve medicine to him in jail, were also arrested.

Over the weekend, some 63 Iskcon monks — all nationals of Bangladesh — donned in saffron clothes, were barred from crossing over to India by Bangladeshi immigration and were sent back from Benapole border checkpoint for “suspicious activities” However, numerous others were enabled to go through.

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The monks were prevented from getting in India although they had legitimate tickets and visas.

Lawyer protecting Chinmoy Das assaulted in Bangladesh

In a blog post on X, Radharamn Das shared that supporter Ramen Roy, that was protecting Chinmoy Das in a lawful situation in Bangladesh was completely assaulted and is currently defending his life in ICU.

The Iskcon Kolkata agent claimed that Roy’s just “mistake” was protecting Prabhu in court, and a team of Islamists rummaged his home.

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In his discussion with a Bengali information network, Radharamn Das claimed that the attack on Roy “reflects the growing danger faced by those who defend the rights of religious minorities in Bangladesh.”

With inputs from firms.