
Brief History
Several years ago, Yesudas was denied permission to participate in a concert in the
The Controversy
To allow or not to allow Yesudas into the
The Opposition to Yesudas’s Entry
The issue is an emotional one and major Hindu organizations have opposed political leadership or government taking such matters into their hands. The strong Nair Service Society (NSS) has opposed the minister’s move. Several Hindu organizations have come in support of singing at
The Reality
Hundreds of non-Hindus enter the sanctum sanctorum of the temple out of curiosity and to worship and nobody notices it because they are not famous. People recognize Yesudas because he is famous.
Why Yesudas Should Be Allowed to Pray in The
Not only Yesudas, all those who believe in Sanatana Dharma and its customs should be allowed to enter the Hindu temples. Yesudas through his heavenly voice has spread the glory of Lord Krishna. Hinduism should recognize the great service done by Yesudas to the religion by letting him to sing and pray in the temple.
The general public is in favor of Yesudas singing and worshiping in the temple but sadly it is the religious hierarchy who put up barricades and stops deserving devotees from entering into temples in the name of caste and religion.
The essence of Sanatana Dharma is Brahman – one without a second. I, You, Yesudas, the Sri Krishna temple and the Lord Krishna idol in the temple all are part of Brahman.