Kumbh: 1st dalit akhara head wants ‘gharwapsi’

Lucknow | Wednesday | 16th January, 2019

Summary:

The seer said he took up all kinds of odd jobs to survive.“After my class X, I wanted to study Sanskrit, but I was denied for being a Scheduled Caste. But when they get to understand my mission, they are ready to be beckoned at one call,” said Giri. I wanted to touch the feet and toes of the gurus who are said to give divine strength. Now, here I am at a position where people of all castes and creed come and bow in front of me. When I go to meet them today, they consider me a Brahmanical or political agent who will dupe them..