Gyanvapi: Mosque or Temple? Guru Shyama Khyapa on Kashi Vishwanath

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Devotee: Pranams, Gurudev. Today I would like to discuss a topic with you. If you could say something about the Gyanvapi Temple near the Kashi Vishwanath Temple—the one people are calling a mosque.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: Gyanvapi... that is a Hindu name, not a Muslim one. First of all, the very name refers to a Hindu context. During Aurangzeb's time, almost all prominent temples were demolished and mosques were built in their place. Every single one.
Devotee: Ayodhya...
Guru Shyama Khyapa: Yes, the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya was the same. Wherever there are large, significant temples, you will see a mosque built right next to them. If they couldn't completely destroy the temple, they built a mosque beside it. You will see this throughout India.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: I have been to the Gyanvapi mosque. Since I stayed in Benares for a long time and performed penance there, I visited it. It is a massive structure. At the time, I couldn't even imagine that such magnificent architecture—our Hindu architecture—lay beneath it. Deva-dhideva Mahadev (Lord Shiva) is there.
Devotee: They had blocked it all by building artificial walls. Many idols of gods and goddesses were there.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: They suppressed those idols. But now they have emerged. The Civil Court has given a verdict.
Devotee: The Civil Court.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: Yes, the ruling says that worship will now take place in that temple. Hindus will perform puja, and it must be conducted by Brahmins.
Devotee: The High Court has also upheld this ruling.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: Yes, the High Court has as well. I believe the Supreme Court is still pending.
Devotee: The hearing is ongoing in the High Court; the final decision is expected on Monday.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: If that happens... although it is a very sensitive issue. There is a lot to consider because it's incredibly sensitive. First, there was Ayodhya, and if the Gyanvapi temple follows, it might lead to some difficulties from other perspectives.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: Regardless, the main point is that we are Hindus. Our "Hindu Rashtra" (Hindu Nation) is about to be initiated. Therefore, we will perform our rituals and worship. Puja will be conducted according to the Hindu tradition. The High Court's ruling makes one thing clear: there are Hindu deities there, so worship should happen. It has already begun under the guidance of Brahmins, and there have been no objections so far.
Devotee: Worship had been stopped there since 1993.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: Yes, it was stopped. But it has started again. Look, there are many complexities here. If we delve deep into this, it becomes a massive discussion. During the Congress era, these things happened frequently.
Devotee: But Gurudev, even within the Muslim community, there are differing opinions on this.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: Yes, many differences.
Devotee: Some of them even support Lord Rama and Lord Mahadev.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: Many have gone there. Many Muslims have even donated to the Ram Temple. Regarding Gyanvapi, there is still some debate among them. However, it is clear from the architecture that our temples were destroyed to build mosques.
Devotee: There is even a temple under the Taj Mahal.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: In many places. As I said, wherever there were grand temples that Aurangzeb couldn't fully destroy, he built a mosque right next to them. You will see mosques adjacent to almost every major temple. They did this to assert their religion and suppress ours.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: This happened primarily during Aurangzeb's time. There is a saying: "Babur's era brought fever, and the remedy was found in medicine." They ruled for 500 years—from Akbar onwards.
Devotee: Shah Jahan did it too.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: But Aurangzeb did it the most. He wanted to completely wipe out Hinduism.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: There is much debate about this. Even among Muslims, there are supporters who back the Hindu side.
Devotee: Absolutely.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: In the hidden chambers beneath that mosque, they found images and idols of gods and goddesses, lotus flowers, Om symbols, Swastikas, and Tridents. Everything was found.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: And most importantly, they found Nandi (the sacred bull of Shiva).
Devotee: Shiva's Nandi.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: They found Nandi, and recently I heard a rumor that blood was seen coming from the Nandi—from its mouth or body. This has caused them a lot of fear.
Devotee: And the Shivling found there is very large in size.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: Of course. As I said, wherever they could, they took over. If they couldn't destroy it, they sat a mosque right next to the temple. You can see this at Tarapith and Sonkaritala as well—they built small mosques nearby to maintain their religious presence and suppress ours.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: Anyway, let them do what they want. Now, Hindu society is slowly waking up. The Hindu community is supporting this.
Devotee: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has pulled out all the evidence and produced it in court.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: Yes, they produced it with proof. That is why we are in this position today where we have government support. The ASI surveyed various locations and brought the truth to light. In some places, they even used hammers and chisels to try and destroy the original architecture.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: They destroyed a lot. They wanted to erase the Hindu religion. Aurangzeb tried this until his last days. It didn't work then, and now we see the Hindu community rising again.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: The old Sanatan Dharma (the eternal religion) is returning. Just as it happened in Ayodhya and is happening with Gyanvapi, if surveys are conducted in other major mosques, Hindu architecture will be found there too. Hindus used to worship there before it was suppressed.
Devotee: Now, Radha-Krishna and Vishnu temples are being built in many Arab countries as well.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: Yes, a Hindu awakening has started all over the world. I believe it won't be long now. There is a prophecy that 13 or 15 Muslim countries will attack India.
Devotee: 13 countries.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: 13 or 15. They will attack India. I have also heard there might be a missile attack on the Kalighat temple.
Devotee: It's possible.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: And not just there; it could happen to the Ram Temple as well. They are trying their hardest. Groups like the Taliban cannot accept this. They will try in the near future. They may not succeed, but they will not stop trying. They simply cannot accept any religion above their own.
Devotee: But their "Qayamat" (Day of Judgment) has begun, and they know it.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: Look, just as our Kalki Avatar is coming to destroy the wicked and protect the righteous, their "Mahdi" is also coming. He is said to have arrived already and has a fearsome appearance. He has begun the slaughter of Muslims—the destruction of the wicked and the protection of the righteous is happening on all sides.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: Everyone is saying that 2024, 2025, and 2026 will be three very dangerous years. Many people will be wiped off the earth. Ultimately, India might even be broken into pieces. It's hard to say, but when a magnitude 8 earthquake occurs on the Richter scale, many things will shift.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: The Sunderbans might be divided.
Devotee: There is a possibility that the Himalayan foothills will be detached.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: A very strong possibility. I have mentioned this many times before: the Himalayas are constantly rising. Danger is imminent.
Devotee: Large-scale scientists around the world are also saying that a big disaster involving the Himalayas is possible.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: Yes, and it will happen very soon. It will cause massive damage. Bangladesh will face immense pressure. A magnitude 8 earthquake in Bangladesh will affect us here too. These things are becoming more apparent now. What we read in prophecies is starting to come true, word for word.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: It makes us feel a sense of dread. But I can say for certain that in the future, there will be no such thing as "Muslim" in India.
Devotee: Not even in the world.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: I can't speak for the whole world, but I can say there will be no Muslim influence or architecture left in India. That is how things are being arranged.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: We will be very happy to see Sanatan Dharma take its place at the top again. Our poets have said this before:

"India will again take the best seat in the world's assembly. It will be great in religion, great in action. A new sun will rise again in the ancient East. Even today, the King of Mountains (Himalayas) stands as a guard, The waves dance on three sides, The Ganga and Godavari have not dried up, They are still streams of nectar."

Guru Shyama Khyapa: These rivers, the Ganga and Godavari, are streams of nectar. But it is said that they too might dry up. By 2024-2026, the Ganga might dry up and turn into sand. Many parts of the Ganga have already turned into sandbanks.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: Therefore, we can say that in the coming days, the tides will stop, and the water will gradually recede and turn into sand. That is what will happen.
Devotee: Gurudev, let's leave it here for today. Pranams.
Guru Shyama Khyapa: Pranams.