New Delhi: Hundreds of Jain, Shakta, Advaita monks gathered in an ambitious nine-hour conference in New Delhi with a single mission: to protect Sanatan Dharam and Hindu traditions.
“It is not a question of whether Sanatan is under threat. In every era, forces of good and evil have existed side by side. We simply have to remain alert and conscious at all times,” said Lokesh Muni, Jain Monk, toward the end of the programme held at Delhi’s Ram Krishan Mission. Monks, spiritual and religious leaders, along with worshippers from different parts of the country, were attending the second Bharateeya Santa Mahaa Parishhad (BSMP).
The conference’s objective was to bring together people from across the worl who see Indian culture as their shared heritage. BSMP aims to build a strong, cultured, and value-driven society that
promotes world peace, global harmony and universal brotherhood.
There were echoes of “Jai Shree Ram” in short intervals between sessions. No shoes were allowed in the hall, and all parts of the body of were asked to be covered. BSMP came into existence last year in June. More than 1500 saints joined the community. In April 2026, BSMP was launched globally in Athens, Greece.
The last session was an open-mic of sorts. Some leaders emphasised that everyone should chant “Om,” while others used the opportunity to speak about the threats Hindus face in the country.
Political analyst and veteran journalist Kanchan Gupta spoke about the threat Hindus face in West Bengal and in the Northeast.
“There is a need to make Hindus in states where they feel under siege believe that the larger Hindu community stands with them,” said Gupta adding that if there were no Hindus, there would be no Samaj.
Meanwhile, Swami Nirmal, a saint from Nepal, emphasised the preservation of culture.
“Until we think seriously about culture, culture will not be protected,” he said, while also criticising the government for having a limited understanding of India’s broader Vedic traditions.
More than 350 saints attended the conference. The conference was focused on uniting the diverse philosophies so that Sanatan Dharam can be protected from “constant assaults”.
Many young men also joined the conference, among them, Amogh Deshpati from Hyderabad raised questions about the social media narrative of Hindu vs Hindu.
“When these foreign platforms use India as a business market, there is a need for greater regulation and accountability,” he said.
He added: “On Instagram, even comments saying ‘Jai Shri Ram’ are being hidden, while offensive portrayals of Hindu gods and goddesses often face no objection.”
Addressing the audience, Deshapati said that the youth in India should be guided by spiritual leaders instead of being used for politics.
(Edited by Insha Jalil Waziri)