“IT COMES from the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, that’s where it comes from”, Santorum reportedly added while speaking at Boiling Springs in South Carolina. (Eastern religions, besides others, also include Hinduism). Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement from the US said that Hinduism was the oldest religion of the world and in Hinduism, equality was the fundamental truth.

Zed, who is the President of Universal Society of Hinduism, stressed that ancient Hindu scripture Shvetashvatara Upanishad told us that God dwelled in the hearts of all creatures: “He is this boy, he is that girl, he is this man, he is that woman, and he is this old man, too, tottering on his staff”.

According to Zed further said that Rig-Veda, the oldest existing scripture of mankind is still in common use, and pointed out: May the thoughts in our mind be always harmonious and tolerant towards others.

The leader suggested Santorum to study Hinduism and other Eastern religions as the United States (US) of America being a diverse society, US President should know at least the basics of the religions of all Americans. If asked, he or other Hindu scholars would gladly enlighten Santorum about Hinduism, Zed added.

According to Reuters “Factbox”: “A fervent Catholic, Santorum described himself in New Hampshire as the ‘the Jesus candidate.’ He is best known for his opposition to abortion, criticism of homosexuality and the teaching of evolution in schools.”