British conspiracy against Hindus: Maharaj Libel Case 1862

Original case judgement and proceedings: archive.org/details/MN40117uc...
The British colonialists recognized that Hindu devotional practices, rooted in the worship of images and idols of deities like Lord Krishna, Lord Shiva, and others, formed a significant part of the religion. These practices were deeply embedded in the Puranic texts, which are a collection of ancient scriptures that elaborate on various deities, their stories, and rituals. The Puranas, along with the Vedas, form the backbone of Hindu religious life. By discrediting the Puranas and the image worship they endorse, the British aimed to weaken the very foundation of Hindu devotion.
Promotion of Pseudo-Reformists
To achieve their objective, the British promoted pseudo-reformists and pseudo-orientalists who propagated misinformation about Hinduism. These individuals were used to create a narrative that separated the Vedic texts from the Puranic texts, presenting the former as the only true source of Hinduism. The British portrayed the Vedic tradition as the original, pure form of Hinduism, while dismissing the Puranic tradition, which includes the worship of Lord Krishna, Lord Shiva, and other deities, as later fabrications filled with myths and superstitions.
Bifurcation of Vedic and Puranic Hinduism
The British strategy involved creating a false dichotomy between Vedic and Puranic Hinduism. In promoting this, they used pseudo-propagandists of the 18th century including Karsandas Mulji, Dr. H. H. Wilson, Max Müller, Monier Williams, Dayanand Saraswati, Narmadashankar of Surat, Lakshmidas Khimji, Mangaldas Nanabhoy, Durgaram Mehta, Mahipatram Neelkanth, and other institutions like Arya Samaj to dismantle the Hindu faith in India and convert/proselytize them into Christianity. They argued that the Vedic religion, based solely on the Vedas, was the authentic form of Hinduism, while the Puranic religion, which involved the worship of anthropomorphic deities like Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva, was a corrupt and degenerate form. By promoting this bifurcation, the British hoped to erode the credibility of the Puranic tradition, which was more accessible and practical for contemporary Hindus.
The Maharaj Libel Case: A Means to a Larger End
The Maharaj Libel case of 1862 must be viewed against this backdrop of British colonial efforts to undermine Hinduism. The case involved defamatory accusations against all the Hindu Sanatan sects that rose in Kaliyug, promoting Bhakti (devotion) of Hindu deities including Lord Krishna. The accusations against a specific spiritual leader of the Pushtimarg sect were merely a means to achieve a bigger end, which was to defame the entire Hindu religious system that relied on Puranic texts as the basis for worshiping images and devotion.
While Hindu Sanatana Dharma has vairagya (detachment) as one of its **moral codes of conduct and hence does not promote any type of immorality within both the following and preaching community, the charges of being licentious and immoral were not only hurled against the Maharaja (the Pushtimarg religious leader) but also against Lord Krishna. The person who levied these charges, Karsandas Mulji, falsely accused Lord Krishna of being immoral and licentious, despite having a dubious moral character himself. Even his supporters, like Narmad, also admitted that Karsandas engaged in extramarital affairs and illicit relationships while being married. The so-called reformists of today who side with Karsandas and Narmad and portray them as heroes should reconsider their stance and read their own biographies, where they admit to being immoral and licentious themselves.
Propaganda and Public Perception
The British media and colonial officials used the Maharaj Libel case to paint Hindu religious leaders in a negative light, thus discrediting the religion as a whole. The case became a tool to promote the idea that the Puranic tradition, which these leaders represented, was morally corrupt and unworthy of respect. This was in line with the broader colonial strategy of promoting Christianity as a morally superior alternative.
Impact on Hindu Faith and Practice
The attack on image worship and the Puranic tradition had far-reaching implications for Hindu faith and practice. By discrediting the Puranas and promoting the impracticality of the Vedic rituals in contemporary times, the British aimed to leave Hindus with no viable religious system. This, they hoped, would drive conversions to Christianity, aligning with the colonial goal of expanding British cultural and religious influence.

[@sanjayparmar4976]

आपने बहुत ही ज्यादा अध्ययन किया है आप सही बात कह रहे हैं हमारा सिस्टम आजादी के 75 साल बाद भी उशी मानसिकता से ग्रस्त हैं

[@Sanatani252-p2z]

Dhaval bhai you are doing a superb job to make Vaishnavs aware about the conspiracies.. there are many people in support of you.. jai Shree krishna

[@pushtipedia]

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[@vishalkumarpadiya3738]

Thank you Dhavalbhai for bringing the facts of Maharaj Libel Case. Jai shree krushna

[@pushtipedia]

@@vishalkumarpadiya3738 thanks

[@hinapandya6552]

ये वृंदावन विहार वाले पाखंडी से तो ब्रिटिश न्यूजपेपर वाले ठीक थे जो हिंदू धर्म को समज सके, ये वृंदावन बिहार वाले से तो अकबर great था कि वो श्रीगुंसाईजी का स्वरूप तो समझता था, धवल भाई आप पर वैष्णव सृष्टि को गर्व है।

[@pushtipedia]

Agree

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बहुत बहुत ही ज्यादा अध्ययन किया आप ने ओर उनसभी धर्म विरोधी लोगो की सच्चाई बताई ये बहुत जरूरी है नहीं तो लोग उन्हें ही सही समझेंगे वृंदावन विहार वाले भाई कि तरह भाई ये मूवी वाले और विधर्मी हमारे धर्म का सही presentation कभी नहीं कर सकते क्योंकि ये हिंदू धर्म संप्रदाय को धर्म के उस aspects से देखते ही नहीं है नहीं श्रद्धा है ❤❤ बहुत अच्छा काम किया आप ने

[@prenterprises915]

very informative video.. Dhawalbhai.. will definitely share.. vrundavan vihar wala bhai ne pushtimarag nu puru knowledge nathi.. n vidio banave che.. Saurabh shah e koi pushtimarag na granth no abhyas karyo to k emaj book lakhi...?

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Thanks

[@viralshah3367]

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[@SamirMathur.747]

Appreciate your efforts in deliberating the facts, the movie Maharaja has been a direct attack on our Dharma. Pushtimarg will sustain this shallow slander and emerge stronger based on the Truth, Light and Fire of purity that has been blessed on to it by his Divine Grace Sri VALLABHACHARYA. Personally, am saddened by the way freedom of expression has crossed its limits.

[@pushtipedia]

@@SamirMathur.747 absolutely

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Jay shree Krishna 🙏🏻

[@harshashah8262]

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[@JAIVaishnov]

Jai shri krishna Bhai , bhalu thai thamaru, please bhai next zoom meeting ni link mokhlo soh shu?

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Jai shree vallabh

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Jay shree Krishna

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[@sonalparekh3988]

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[@ranjanparekh6029]

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[@harshashah8262]

હા

[@pareshamlani3373]

Hali mvali jem fave am potani rite opinion api rya che.su right che amne bija na dharma vise bolvano.badha pr karyvahi krvani jrur che

[@pushtipedia]

Agreed

[@user-cm2cb3uj4t]

Aavu kem koy khi shke vallbhachry vishe ane bhgvankrshna vishe 😡

[@KNCEnterprise]

Sattology join.

[@pushtipedia]

@@KNCEnterprise what’s this code language?

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Raslilama gopiona deh alokik hta lokik tho hta

[@108mayank1]

MR PATEL TO SAVE TO FAVOUR TO CORNER TO ESCORT TO GIVE A CLEAN CHIT WITHOUT GOING IN THE DEPTH IS A BIGGEST SIN

[@pushtipedia]

Are you accusing me that I did not go into the depth of the matter ?

[@prenterprises915]

Dhawalbhai has deep knowledge of pushtimarag.. which is absolutely correct..

[@pushtipedia]

May I know your real identity? What is your name? Come out clean and then I shall respond

[@Sanatani252-p2z]

@108mayank1.. did you watch the videos uploaded by Dhaval patel? Pls see the full videos if you want the real information.. people like YOU are just here to disturb the channel for no reason..

[@108mayank1]

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[@pushtipedia]

I don’t understand your English. Kindly write in Gujarati

[@pushtipedia]

And by the way writing in caps is considered disrespectful!

[@user-cm2cb3uj4t]

Jay shree vallbh