Shyam Manav

Shyam Manav is a rationalist and social reformer who leads the Akhil Bharatiya Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (ABANS) organization that fights superstitions.[1][2] He established ABANS in 1982 along with other rationalist activists from India. He also runs his YouTube channel where he discuss issues like rationality, superstitions, personality development.[3]

Shyam Manav
Shyam Manav in August 2013
Born (1951-09-09) September 9, 1951
Devali, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Social activist, Personality Development Mentor
Known forFounder of Akhil Bharatiya Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (ABANS)
YouTube information
Years active2018–present
Genre
Subscribers397 Thousand
(27 Sept 2023)
Total views43 Million
Websiteshyammanav.com

Shyam Manav was a major force behind the Anti-Superstition and Black Magic Act enacted by the Indian state of Maharashtra, which he helped draft as well.[4][5]

Career

Shyam Manav completed his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Master of Arts (M.A) in English Literature after which he worked as a lecturer of English Literature at Ner.[6] He also worked as a journalist for various Nagpur based newspapers such as Tarun Bharat, Nagpur Patrika and Lokmat for a few years.[6]

In 1982, he formed Akhil Bharatiya Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (ABANS) to counter superstitions spread by various con-men masquerading as religious gurus.[7][8] In January 2022, he challenged Dhirendra Shastri, a religious guru who made headlines over his "miraculous cures".[9]

Assassination attempts

However, his activism has not been welcomed by some groups who have issued threats to him, including threats to his life.[10][11] There has been multiple attempts on his life.[12][13]

See also

References
  1. "Fanatics dominate every field, control our lives: Shyam Manav". DNA India. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  2. Aslesha, Divya (17 February 2023). "Meet the rationalist who took on the high-flying Bageshwar Dham priest". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  3. Shyam Manav's YouTube Channel
  4. Religious groups fear 'black magic' of police
  5. "Anti-superstition law drafted in such a way that Warkaris will not oppose it: Shyam Manav". DNA India. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  6. Rayate, Anuj (January 2023). "All You Need To Know About About Shyam Manav – The Professor Who Challenged Dhirendra Krishna Shastri".
  7. पाण्डे, योगेश (January 2023). "धीरेंद्र शास्त्री को ठग कहने वाले को रोज नई धमकियां:'दीक्षा' के नाम पर संबंध बनाने वाले से लेकर चंगाई सभा करने वालों तक की खोली पोल". Dainik Bhaskar. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  8. Saini, Vishwanath (January 24, 2023). "कौन हैं Shyam Manav ने जिन्‍होंने Bageshwar Dham के Baba धीरेंद्र शास्‍त्री के 'चमत्‍कार' को दे डाली चुनौती". Oneindia Hindi. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  9. Pandey, Geeta (February 5, 2023). "Bageshwar Dham Sarkar: The Indian guru making headlines over 'miracle' cures". BBC News. Delhi. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  10. "Life threat call to Shyam Manav - The Live Nagpur". 2023-01-23. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  11. "Hit List: ATS informs court Accused planned to murder Shyam Manav in Amravati". Mumbai Live. 4 September 2018. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  12. Tripathi, Rituraj; Hindi, India TV (2023-01-25). "बागेश्वर धाम के महाराज को चुनौती देने वाले श्याम मानव की हत्या करने आया शख्स गिरफ्तार". India TV Hindi (in Hindi). Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  13. "श्याम मानव के साथ 24 घंटे रहेंगे 7 जवान, धीरेंद्र कृष्ण शास्त्री पर उठाए थे सवाल". Editorji (in Hindi). Retrieved 2023-03-13.
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