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Thread documenting the persecution of Hindus by Buddhists.
Credits: @TrueIndology ji
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#TrueIndology #BringBackTrueIndology
#Hindu #Persecution #Genocide
Credits: @TrueIndology ji
Additional inputs added as well.
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#TrueIndology #BringBackTrueIndology
#Hindu #Persecution #Genocide
*The Lies and slander against Hindus*
(/2) https://twitter.com/NioZenji/status/1210008697893724161?s=20
(/2) https://twitter.com/NioZenji/status/1210008697893724161?s=20
1. Buddhist king Virapurushadatta trampling Hindu Shiva linga.
From Nagarjunakonda, present day Andhra Pradesh,
c.300 CE
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From Nagarjunakonda, present day Andhra Pradesh,
c.300 CE
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Stupa no.9, King Virapurushadutta stamping out Brahmanism symbolized in the form of a Linga with a hood.
Snippet source:
A History of the Early Dynasties of Andhradesa,
c.200-625 A.D.
by B.V. Krishna Rao, pg.58
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Snippet source:
A History of the Early Dynasties of Andhradesa,
c.200-625 A.D.
by B.V. Krishna Rao, pg.58
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2. Virapurushadutta denouncing Brahmanism.
Source:
Ikshavkus of Vijayapuri by M. Ramarao, page 35.
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Source:
Ikshavkus of Vijayapuri by M. Ramarao, page 35.
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3.The pious Buddhist king Duttagamini conducted killings & destruction of "millions of Tamils".
He felt sad.
Buddhist monks intervened & assured the king he would still go to heaven.
Why?
Because
"there is no sin in killing unbelievers (non Buddhists),
who are just beasts"
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He felt sad.
Buddhist monks intervened & assured the king he would still go to heaven.
Why?
Because
"there is no sin in killing unbelievers (non Buddhists),
who are just beasts"
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War between the great Chola king Elara and Duttagamini in 2nd century BC.
Snippet source:
English translation of the ancient Buddhist epic Mahavamsa, 25-96 to 25-114, published by Wilhelm Geiger, Oxford University Press]
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](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EoKoBoKXUAEuSXQ.jpg "War between the great Chola king Elara and Duttagamini in 2nd century BC. Snippet source: English translation of the ancient Buddhist epic Mahavamsa, 25-96 to 25-114, published by Wilhelm Geiger, Oxford University Press](/7)")
Snippet source:
English translation of the ancient Buddhist epic Mahavamsa, 25-96 to 25-114, published by Wilhelm Geiger, Oxford University Press]
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"Snippet is taken from Mahavamsa, which is an ancient Buddhist epic/scripture revered to this day in all Theravada Buddhist countries.
I am sure ancient Buddhist scriptures understand Buddhism better than us."
- @TrueIndology ji
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I am sure ancient Buddhist scriptures understand Buddhism better than us."
- @TrueIndology ji
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Additional snippet by @sacralwitch
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https://twitter.com/sacralwitch/status/1322584846259097600?s=20
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https://twitter.com/sacralwitch/status/1322584846259097600?s=20
4. Persecution by Burmese Buddhists in Assam:
"Prayer houses set on fire.
Dangerous for a Hindu woman to meet a Burmese in public.
Brahmans were made to carry loads of beef, pork & wine.
Gosains were robbed of all their possessions."
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"Prayer houses set on fire.
Dangerous for a Hindu woman to meet a Burmese in public.
Brahmans were made to carry loads of beef, pork & wine.
Gosains were robbed of all their possessions."
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Source:
Buranji Vivek Ratna,
Testimony of eyewitness Maniram Dewan.
Published by H. K. Barpujari (1980) in
"Assam in the days of the Company, 1826-1858".
Spectrum Publications, page 11.
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Buranji Vivek Ratna,
Testimony of eyewitness Maniram Dewan.
Published by H. K. Barpujari (1980) in
"Assam in the days of the Company, 1826-1858".
Spectrum Publications, page 11.
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5. More than 500 Hindu temples in Sri Lanka were damaged during the war. Researcher M. Neiminathan & Federation of Saivite(Hindu) Temples claim about 2076 Hindu temples destroyed.
(/12) https://www.hindustantimes.com/world/500-hindu-temples-damaged-in-north-during-war-with-ltte/story-e8uHEfATkG09z8ZJECEh0K.html
(/12) https://www.hindustantimes.com/world/500-hindu-temples-damaged-in-north-during-war-with-ltte/story-e8uHEfATkG09z8ZJECEh0K.html
6. Article by Researcher M.Neiminathan
"Thirukketheeswaram is in ruins. The historic temple was desecrated & the jewellery, brass utensils, oil lamps & many other valuables that were used in the temple have been plundered by the state armed forces."
(/13) https://www.hinduhumanrights.info/destruction-of-hindu-temples-in-sri-lanka/
"Thirukketheeswaram is in ruins. The historic temple was desecrated & the jewellery, brass utensils, oil lamps & many other valuables that were used in the temple have been plundered by the state armed forces."
(/13) https://www.hinduhumanrights.info/destruction-of-hindu-temples-in-sri-lanka/
7. Excellent thread by @sahforums documenting Hindu persecution in Sri Lanka.
(/14) https://twitter.com/sahforums/status/1330710014328266753?s=20
(/14) https://twitter.com/sahforums/status/1330710014328266753?s=20
