Sanatan Archive

Great men of all generations have been anxious about the improvement of a lot of human beings. But how to realize it remains a formidable task for every age. Even though the goal is similar, the means to achieve the goal can differ. And this difference in approach can generate a lot of controversies. This is precisely what happened between Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Bhagat Singh, the two great statesmen of modern India. As a result, Bhagat Singh has been ranked as a rival of Mahatma Gandhi. It has been held in some quarters that while Gandhi was the sun of nationalism around which all the planets of the Indian National Congress revolved, Bhagat Singh was a star that pursued an orbit of its own.

India has failed miserably in doing justice to our countless freedom fighters. The stories of their bravery, valor, and sacrifice were intentionally wiped out from the history books and official narrative of the Indian freedom struggle. The leftist distorians did this great disservice to the nation. They presented Ahimsa and the political struggle by Congress as the only stream responsible for Indian Independence. Gladly, things are coming back on the right track. The revolutionaries are slowly getting their due recognition.

India is a continuing Civilization that was viciously attacked and plundered many times by the abhorrent Islamic invaders. The barbarians made a living hell hole and forcefully converted millions of Hindus. In these attacks, thousands of Mandirs were destroyed to subdue the morale of the Hindu community. These Mandirs hold special significance in the hearts of Hindus.

This talk asks the question of whether there is a special “truth” that India stands for and must espouse both to itself and to the world.  In the context of increasing globalization, such a question assumes an added importance:  should India cease to be itself and become like all other nations, or should it preserve its unique character not just for itself but so that it can play its destiny in the comity of nations?  If the latter, then what are the key ingredients—philosophical, cultural, and political—that India must strive for and express? 

Dr. Arvind Goyal (Goel), a medical practitioner from Moradabad has donated his entire property to the Uttar Pradesh government to help the poor. The value of his entire property is close to Rs 600 crore. He has been working for the past 50 years.

The pious month of Sravana is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees visit Shiva temples to get darshan of the God, offer milk, water, and bilva leaves, and observe a fast on the four Mondays of the month.

History books will never tell you who Velu Nachiyar was, or that she was the first ever queen from India to have bravely rebelled against the British forces. Neither will they mention Kuyili, who was the commander of Velu’s army, and gave the British East India Company a real run for their money!

In the history of Bharat’s fight against British rule, Freedom Fighter Azhagumuthu Kone (1728 – 1757) may be called the first freedom fighter and martyr of Tamil Nadu who boldly opposed the rule of the foreigners and vehemently denied subjugation to the British orders by refusing to pay any tax.

Rudra — As the concluder of creation, Lord Shiva is known as Rudra — because then he has to assume a ruthless and angry form. The word  ‘Rudra’ means anger and wrathfulness. (Refer to Sharav Upanishad, verse no. 10.)

Perhaps of the best chief and draftsmen of India's progressive revolution, Rash Behari Bose assumed a most powerful and dynamic part in the accomplishment of Independence in India in 1947. On the off chance that Aurobindo Ghose is viewed as the Mazzini of Young India, Rash Behari Bose might be fitly called the Cavour of India's Freedom Movement.