Madras HC Judge Defends Guru Reverence, Criticizes Rationalist Opposition

Madras High Court Justice GR Swaminathan defended the reverence of spiritual Gurus during the Guru Vandana Utsava in Tamil Nadu, criticizing rationalists who mock such faith as 'barbarians' and 'fools.' He emphasized that while God is abstract, Gurus represent a tangible spiritual presence. The judge shared a personal experience where chanting a Guru's name provided emotional strength, underscoring the significance of devotion in Indian tradition and cautioning against intolerance disguised as rationalism.