Work for spreading holy book teachings, says Acharya Bhawna

A certified black belt in karate and kathak dancer, Acharya Bhawna from the Kali Mata Mandir, Craigieburn in Melbourne, Australia, has called upon office-bearers and activists of various religious organisations to focus on spreading teachings from their holy books among masses instead of widening rift among various communities living together.

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Saying that most of the advance researches undertaken in laboratories of developed countries had been based on scientific principles and observations scripted in Hindu scriptures, Bhawna regretted that non-concern of parents in India had resulted in distancing of the youth from moral values and religion.

An ‘aghodi sadhak’ and a disciple of Niranjani Akhada at Hardwar in Uttarakhand, she is probably the only woman practicing as ‘karamkandi’ Brahmin. She is presently engaged in promoting and spreading philosophy and teachings of Hinduism in Victoria in Australia.

“Instead of wasting energy on spreading venomous, unauthentic claims and counterclaims about other religions, we should try to further strengthen ourselves by imbibing positive elements from other religions,” said Acharya Bhawna after a function held here to felicitate her.

Bhawna said ‘bhandara’ had been added as a regular feature at the Kali Mata Mandir in Craigieburn after comprehending the importance of langar in Sikh religion.

“I am proud of my late father Mahesh Chand who, despite being a bank employee, allowed me to stay at the Aghori Akhara in the guise of a male child when I was only five-year old. He also facilitated my training in karate and kathak,” she said.