For the first time, a comprehensive Hindu Code of Conduct will be distributed to one lakh Sanatanis at the Maha Kumbh. Prepared by scholars from Kashi, this 300-page document has been finalised after approval from Shankaracharyas, Ramanujacharyas, and prominent saints. The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) will unveil this historic document during the Sant Sammelan, scheduled after Mauni Amavasya.
“This is a landmark step in the history of Hindu society. After 351 years, a structured code has been developed for guiding Sanatanis,†said Swami Jitendranand Saraswati, National General Secretary of the Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti.
The Hindu Code of Conduct has been developed after 15 years of meticulous research by the Kashi Vidwat Parishad, in collaboration with scholars from across the country.
“Eleven years of conceptual debates and four years of intensive study of scriptures have gone into creating this code,†said Prof. Ramnarayan Dwivedi, General Secretary of the Kashi Vidwat Parishad.
The code draws from ancient texts such as Manu Smriti, Parashar Smriti, and Deval Smriti, alongside excerpts from the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Mahabharata, and major Puranas.
“We formed 11 teams comprising 70 scholars from northern and southern India to ensure inclusivity. After 40 rounds of discussions, we finalised the code,†Prof. Dwivedi added.
Key Features of the Code
The code emphasises duty and responsibility within Hindu society. It seeks to curb social evils like extravagant spending during weddings, promotes day-time Vedic marriages, and prohibits dowry. It also sets guidelines for funeral rituals, including limiting feasts.
“Marriages must align with Vedic traditions, and practices like kanyadaan should be prioritised. However, dowry has been strictly prohibited,†Prof. Dwivedi said.
Swami Jitendranand Saraswati highlighted the significance of the initiative, saying, “For centuries, there has been no structured revision of Hindu practices. This code will instill discipline and preserve the values of Sanatan Dharma.â€
The Vishva Hindu Parishad plans to distribute one lakh copies of the Hindu Code of Conduct during the Maha Kumbh, with an additional 11,000 copies to be circulated across the country.
“This is not just a document; it’s a guide for the future of the Hindu community. We hope every Sanatani will adopt it,†said a VHP official.
The document will be officially endorsed by Shankaracharyas, Mahamandaleshwars, and other saints during the Sant Sammelan, starting January 25. Following this, the Hindu community will be encouraged to accept and implement it.
“This code is rooted in scripture and tradition, but it addresses contemporary issues like wasteful expenses in rituals. It’s a step toward reforming society,†Prof. Dwivedi concluded.
