Dehradun Declaration
(देहरादून घोषणा-पत्र)Literal Meaning
The formal proclamation made at Dehradun
Etymology & Sanskrit Root
The formal announcement made by Sant Niranjan Dass at a great assembly in Dehradun in 2010, in which the Ravidassia community adopted its own scripture, the Amritbani, and asserted an independent religious identity.
Spiritual Insight & Context
The declaration followed the fatal attack on Sant Ramanand Dass 'Ram Rahim' in Vienna, an event that spurred the community to formally establish its distinct identity.