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1.25 lakh Shivlings made by inmates at Indore Central Jail
On the occasion of the holy Shravan month, 1.25 lakh Parthiv Shivlings were made by inmates at Indore Central Jail. The event marked five years since a Shiva lingam was installed at…
The Story in Brief
On the occasion of the holy Shravan month, 1.25 lakh Parthiv Shivlings were made by inmates at Indore Central Jail. The event marked five years since a Shiva lingam was installed at the prison. Madhya Pradesh Director General of Prisons Varun Kapoor and his wife initiated the ritual. Around 1,000 male and 51 female inmates participated. The jail had earlier set a world record when 27,733 inmates recited the Bhagavad Gita simultaneously across all state prisons.
Officials say these activities promote spirituality and positive thinking among prisoners. They aim to help inmates reintegrate into mainstream society after release. The programme follows a previous record set by the same prison for a mass Bhagavad Gita recitation.
The Indian Opinion
The story of prisoners crafting 1.25 lakh Shivlings is a feel-good narrative that media often exaggerates as a mass spiritual transformation behind bars. The lazy narrative suggests a singular focus on religious events solves prison reform. The real test is whether such programmes lead to reduced recidivism and genuine skill development. Does the jail track how many participants stay out of trouble after release? That number, not the count of Shivlings, will measure true rehabilitation.
Source: freepressjournal.in
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