Udupi: Sri Vishweshateertha Swamiji of Pejawar Math said “Both Veerashaiva and Lingayat belief are one and the same despite the fact that there are some fundamental ideological contrasts,”

The seer specified about contrasts between Dwaita, Adwaita, and Vishishtadwaita philosophies prevailing inside Vedic belief. “Despite the fact that there is distinction in the thought we have about Brahma, every one of us acknowledge that we are Vedics, Vaishavaites, and Hindus”

“In like manner, in spite of the fact that there are contrasts amongst Veerashaiva and Lingayat, as both accept Lord Shiva as their ultimate god, they are the same. Even though there are contrasts in the types of Lord Shiva, they fall under the classification of Hindus,” he said.

Pejawar Swamiji likewise pondered whether Vaishnavaites, individuals following Advaita philosophy and Madhwas can call themselves as minorities. “If this argument is considered, then we all will become minorities. Muslims will stay as the majority group. In such a situation, the government should give reservation benefits to every one of them. This will bring about bad form to in backward classes and Dalits in passing on reservation benefits.

Veerashaiva and Lingayat are like brothers. I am stating so because of heavenly relationship we share with them. I ask the state government to pull back the choice taken by it separating between these two factions. I likewise ask the union government not to embrace the choice of the state government on this issue,” he included.