Two Mainstream Media Giants present opposing
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stories, manipulating words of His Divine Holiness
Two major print mainstream media giants, ‘The Times of India’ and ‘The Hindu’ present completely opposing news stories - manipulating and misrepresenting the words of His Divine Holiness to systematically ‘incite hatred’. One news says,”Yes, It was me in the Video”, another says , “It wasn’t me in the video”.
- Attacking the reputation of Hindu Gurus, using character assassination is a widespread strategy to incite hatred for centuries.
- Several Hindu Gurus have been wrongly attacked with a single theme of being sexual perverts and embroiled in horrific exploitation of their own followers.
- Incitement of hatred for Guru-disciple lineage is also with the purpose of uprooting the revival of monastic (Gurukul) education system which used to enable transmission of enlightenment science to the next generation.
02 February 2011
The Times of India
❑ FALSE CLAIM: “Yes, it was me in the video!”
FACTS: ❑ This is a lie. His Divine Holiness never said or confessed that it was him in the video. In fact, it must be noted that it is this TIMES NOW Television (which is part of the Times Group) that ran a criminal agenda to defame His Divine Holiness. While Times Now had promised a live telecast, it aired the recorded interview with its own superimposed false texts, reaching completely fabricated content to the many millions on national mainstream media. It was not until the interview was filmed and broadcasted across national television, that the diabolical intentions of Times Now Television were known. ❑ This was misrepresented as a completely fabricated line that it was Him in the video which cunningly overshadowed His words and made the viewer pre-suppose that He is confessing.
The Times of India has a large circulation of 2.7 million people daily, having a strong influence on the opinions of masses. Irreparable damage was done to the social reputation of His Divine Holiness with this article. This is a direct violation of Article 12 of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights which protects every person from attacks on their honour and reputation.
The Hindu
- FALSE CLAIM: His Divine Holiness is “playing the minority card”.
- FACTS:
❑ When asked about why anyone would target him, Paramahamsa Nithyananda explained that he is the head of a minority religious group, and a unique part of the main Sanatana Hindu Dharma (Hinduism). ❑ However, this statement is portrayed as “playing the minority card” – where it is implied that the minority status is being exploited by Paramahamsa Nithyananda to excuse Himself from the allegations against Him.
This proves that ‘The Hindu’ has vested interests in inciting mass hatred amongst its elite readers. His Divine Holiness is reputed as a powerful Hindu spiritual leader. This article attacked His image and hurt the religious sentiments of millions who follow and revere him.
The Hindu has a large circulation base of 1.2 million copies after Times of India, nationwide. In South India, it is has the largest circulation base. The damage done to the social image of His Divine Holiness is vividly reflected in the outreach ‘The Hindu’ has.
Both these articles are the proof of orchestrated attacks on Paramahamsa Nithyananda, executed by the mainstream media in collusion with Hindu Extremist militant groups to assassinate His character, promoting public hatred against Him.