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Hindus Critical of Linking Hinduism Symbols With Gaga's 'Born This Way' Video

Hindus are critical of "unnecessary dragging" of Hinduism concepts and symbols with Lady Gaga's recently debuted lead single and title track "Born This Way" album.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that though many critics and fans are attempting to "find serious linkage" between revered Hindu imagery and Gaga's video, they claimed that she is delivering a strong message through these ancient symbols.

Rajan Zed is the President of Universal Society of Hinduism. He argued that Hinduism is the oldest and third largest religion of the world with a rich philosophy. Its concepts and symbols are intended to be worshipped and not to be loosely thrown around in music videos for mercantile greed.

While deconstructing this Gaga video, many critics, fansites, and others have mentioned the presence of third eye, lotus flowers, Hindu goddess and imagery, which they claimed are symbolisms taken from Hinduism.

American cultural icon Lady Gaga (Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta), 24, has been listed in Time and Forbes lists of 100 most influential people in the world. Her single "Poker Face" reportedly topped nearly all the charts worldwide and won her a Grammy. She has reportedly received 92 awards. "Born This Way," her second studio album and third major release, is scheduled for release on May 23 by Interscope Records.