Hyderabad: A reference to Jesus in an edited version of the Bhagwad Gita has triggered controversy in Telangana after a Hindu man objected to the content, alleging religious misrepresentation. A video of the incident, which reportedly took place in April, has since gone viral on social media.
In the video, two representatives of an organisation are seen approaching a man and encouraging him to read a book titled “Thraitha Siddhanta Bhagavad Gita”. One of them is heard saying, “You could read and decide whether you want it or not.”
The man, after going through a portion of the text, questions the inclusion of Jesus in the Bhagwad Gita. “This is a Hindu scripture, why is there reference to Jesus in this? Why are you trying to mix the two religions,” he asks the representatives.
He further questions why the book does not contain references to Hindu deities such as Krishna or Rama, and is seen threatening to tear the book. The man also says it is wrong to promote Jesus through the Bhagwad Gita.
Despite attempts by the representatives to calm him, he continues to raise objections over the mention of Jesus and eventually asks them to leave.
It is not yet clear who published the book, and further details are awaited. The report will be updated as more information becomes available.