Gita treats Brahmins and Dalits equally, says Pejawar seer

February 24, 2015

Udupi, Feb 24: Some ignorant people are criticizing Bhagavad Gita without understanding it, said Vishwesha Tirtha Swami, the chief pontiff of Pejawar Mutt.

In a release the veteran seer-cum-activist lamented that some had even stated that the Gita should be burnt.

“The Chatur Varnashrama system mentioned by Krishna in the Gita was in no way connected to the present Varna system based on caste. Krishna had made the classification based on a person’s character, karma and nature,” the seer said.

The exponent of the Dwaita philosophy Sri Madhwacharya had stated that the Varna system was based on a person’s character rather than on caste. The Gita had given the message of treating all persons from the Brahmins to Dalits equally. People should do their duty with devotion and selfless attitude.

“Do those criticising the Gita have the courage to speak in the same vein about the Qur'an or the Bible? People should protest against such persons in a non-violent manner,” the seer said.

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Air India Express brings back Mangaluru–Muscat direct flights from March 2026

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Air India Express has announced that it will resume direct flight services between Mangaluru and Muscat from March 2026, restoring an important international air link for passengers from the coastal region.

Airport authorities said the service will operate twice a week—on Sundays and Tuesdays—from March 1. The initial flights are scheduled on March 3, 8 and 10, followed by March 15 and 17, with the same operating pattern to continue thereafter. The flight duration is approximately three hours and 25 minutes.

The Mangaluru–Muscat route was earlier operated under the 2025 summer schedule, with services beginning on July 14. At that time, Air India Express had operated four flights a week before suspending the service.

Officials said the summer schedule will come into effect from March 29, after which changes in flight timings and departure schedules from Mangaluru are expected. Passengers have been advised to check the latest schedules while planning their travel.

The resumption of direct flights to Muscat is expected to significantly benefit expatriates, business travellers and others, further strengthening Mangaluru’s air connectivity with the Gulf region.

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