On January 19, Karnataka High Court judges Justice Krishna S Dixit and Justice V Srishananda spoke at an Akhila Karnataka Brahmana Mahasabha event, celebrating the Brahmin community’s contributions to philosophy and the Indian Constitution. They emphasized the need for community respect, harmony, and collective growth, addressing social challenges and advocating for unity among all groups.
Bengaluru: Two sitting judges of the Karnataka High Court, Justice Krishna S Dixit and Justice V Srishananda, addressed a gathering organized by the Akhila Karnataka Brahmana Mahasabha on January 19, highlighting the contributions of the Brahmin community to society and India’s heritage.
Speaking at the event, Justice Krishna S Dixit emphasized the pride associated with the Brahmin community, crediting it for the development of prominent philosophical doctrines.
“When we say Brahmin, it is a matter of pride. Why? Because they gave birth to many doctrines such as Dvaita, Advaita, Vishishta Advaita, and Sudha Advaita. It is this community which gave Basava (saint and philosopher) to the world,”
he remarked.
Justice Dixit also highlighted the Brahmin community’s role in framing the Indian Constitution, noting their intellectual contributions to the Drafting Committee.
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“When the Drafting Committee of the Constitution was formed, three of the seven members were Brahmins. This included Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer and Gopalaswamy Iyengar. Subsequently, BN Rau, another Brahmin, was brought on board as an advisor. BN Rau went on to become the first Indian judge at the International Court of Justice. Even Ambedkar once said at Bhandarkar’s Institute that if BN Rau had not written the Constitution, it would have taken another 25 years to be framed,”
he said.
Justice Dixit concluded by calling for mutual respect and coexistence among all communities, emphasizing collective growth.
“We should love and respect all communities and move forward together. My remarks should be seen in this context,”
he stated.
Justice Srishananda addressed questions about hosting such a grand event amidst societal challenges like poverty and inequality.
“I have also come across questions as to whether such a grand assembly and conference was necessary when so many people in society are facing difficulties in getting two meals a day and studying. The aim is to bring everyone together and present our issues. There is no other purpose. Why shouldn’t there be such a place and such splendour?”
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he asked.
He also stressed the importance of devotion in every action, drawing from the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.
“If every action is done with devotion, it becomes the essence of the Bhagavad Gita, as it is pleasing to the Lord,”
he added.
Both justices underlined the contributions of other communities to societal growth. Justice Dixit pointed out that all communities have played a vital role in India’s development and emphasized the need for harmony.
The event, titled ‘Viswamitra’, celebrated the cultural and intellectual contributions of the Brahmin community while advocating for unity and mutual respect among all communities.
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