Mr. Tantri's analogy that purification undertaken for the visit of a "non-hindu" is no different to purification after a childs vomit or accidental bleeding is indeeed laughable and reeks of bigotry.
Why? Purification after a childs vomit or after an accidental bleeding is to ensure Hygiene, so it does'nt pass on any bacterial infection to other devotees. What harm is brought to other devotees due to a visit by a "non-hindu", that a purification needs to be undertaken?
His arguments does not stand a reasonable scrutiny. Simply saying it's the rules does not cut ice in the current times. Rules are there, but needs wisdom to applyu appropriately. If the head lacks wisdom, then it's time for replacement. Otherwise, a Sheep can ruin a institution simple in the name of following rules.
Hinduism needs Inclusion not exclusion for survival. Inclusion is the essence and fragrance of Hinduism. Keep it alive.
