"Questioning God Is Not Wrong" Says Puri Jagannadh

Director Puri Jagannadh is once again making headlines after his latest “Musings” audio clip went viral on social media. In this speech, the filmmaker spoke openly about God, atheism, Hindu philosophy, and the importance of respecting different beliefs. His bold comments are now creating huge discussions online.

Puri Jagannadh said, “If someone says there is no God, many people become angry. But what many people do not know is that Hinduism sees both belief and atheism equally.” He explained that Hindu philosophy has always supported different schools of thought and freedom of questioning.

Talking about ancient Indian philosophy, he said, “There were schools called Charvaka schools where children were taught that there is no God. They did not believe in soul, karma, rebirth, or heaven.” According to him, Charvaka philosophy believed only in direct experience, logical thinking, and physical reality. He also mentioned that they rejected rituals, temples, and religious ceremonies.

The director further explained that Hindu traditions never completely rejected debates. “Even though many Hindu philosophers opposed Charvaka philosophy, they still preserved those discussions and arguments,” he said. He added that ancient texts like the Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads contain many deep questions about life, truth, and God.

Puri Jagannadh also shared an important message about humanity and behavior. He said, “More than whether a person believes in God or not, what matters is compassion, honesty, peace, kindness, and self-control.” According to him, a person can still be part of Hindu culture even without believing in God.

The filmmaker strongly requested people not to label atheists as anti-Hindu. “There is no need to call them anti-Hindu or insult them. If needed, debate with them peacefully, understand their arguments, and learn from each other,” he said.