Dhirendra Shastri, a self-styled godman also known as Bageshwar Dham Sarkar, has made news once more following his contentious statement that "support me and I will give you a Hindu nation."
Shastri claimed that because of this, even Tulsi Das had to overcome difficulties in India, and he added, "Any priest, cleric, or other opponent of Sanatan Dharma will receive a response. Then again, if you back me, I'll offer the Hindu nation ".
Dhirendra Shastri was giving a speech to a crowd at a gathering held in Raipur from January 17 to January 23 at Dahihandi Maidan in Gudhiyari. On January 20 and 21, Dhirendra Shastri also held a divine court.
Additionally, he claimed that Lord Ram spent the majority of his time in Chhattisgarh because here is where he most loved his exile.
Shastri continued to exhort people to adhere to Sanatan Dharma. On January 20, he accepted a challenge from a Maharashtrian organisation to demonstrate his strength by working miracles at a gathering in Nagpur.
Shastri responded by telling ANI in Raipur, "Such people will keep coming. We don't conduct business behind closed doors. They (those who have criticised him) ought to visit and have a look for themselves. On video, anyone can contest my statements and behaviour. Numerous people visit and sit in Bageshwar Balaji's court. I will write about whatever that strikes me, and anything I write will come true. I believe in my God.
Shastri stated, "I have attained the skill through the grace of God, our Gurus, and the strength of the mantras of Sanatan Dharma," on the chit in which he expresses his thoughts on what the future holds for his followers.
"It should be experienced by everyone. This is Satya Sanatan Dharma's declaration "he Added.
When asked if those who were casting doubt on his abilities and damaging his reputation should face consequences, he responded, "They have damaged my reputation. The inhabitants of Bageshwar Dham will respond to them appropriately. We will boycott anyone who speaks out against Sanatan Dharma."
Regarding reported conversions, Shastri stated, "We are forcing Hindus to revert to the religion they were born into.
Some individuals are annoying. They need to learn their lesson. I will force every Sanatani Hindu to revert to their old religion while I am still alive.