Hind, Our Beautiful Motherland.. Let's worship Veer Savarkar's extraordinary poetry and even so great philosophy!
NewsBharati 25-Feb-2021
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The sun has not set and will remain in the hearts of Indians forever! Today is the day of remembrance of deadly pains that Savarkar faced once upon a time. Today is the day to make contemplation on what the terms ‘Patriotism’ and ‘Sacrifice’ mean. Today is the day to wash out all kinds of negativity and stand with full spirit, energy and enthusiasm to render a fruitful service to the nation!
India was in the shackles of ‘Slavery’ of English people, the demons whom we name as ‘Britishers’ who ripped our India, the people and looted us by every means. Many fierce personalities stood up for liberating India, and the massive evolution stirred when the Maharashtra stood up with the eminent leaders and freedom fighters like Veer Savarkar, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Rajguru and more.
Despite being a fearless freedom fighter, true social reformer, outstanding writer, extraordinary poet, dramatist and a great philosopher, even today, Savarkar is largely unknown to the masses... whatever may be the reasons! Remembering Swatantryaveer Savarkar on his 55th death anniversary, let's worship the soul that epitomizes courage, patriotism and unflinching commitment to a strong India. Here's his definition of 'Hind', our beautiful motherland.. in his very own words!
Hind, Our Beautiful Motherland!
Brought to life all the Great Ones she did-
The treasured Rigveda and Samaveda,
The knowledge and Poetry of the Upanishads
The age-old Gayatri Mantra,
And Sandhatri, The Goddess of Unity!
A Mother to Bharadwaj, Janak, Vasishtha,
Shuka, Sanaka and Shri Garga, she is.
A Mother to the whole clan of illustrious Sages, she is.
Learned Vyasa and Valmiki of Ramayana fame
Their first baby words learned
In the shelter of her bosom, they did.
Hailed 'O, Mother, O Our Mother'
By Legendary Kings Nala, Raghu,
Rama and Dharmaraj, she is!
From her womb came forth,
Gargeyi, Vidula, Sita, Draupadi
And the Valiant Lakshmibai of Jhansi did.
She, who is revered by the Three Worlds,
The great Buddha, Chaitanya and Guru Nanak
Blessed by her milk she did!
Fearless Rana Pratap and Shivaji,
Banda Bairagi and Guru Gobindji-
Who gave birth to them, inspired them? - she did
A Mine of Scientific wisdom,
A Lotus of the fine Arts, She is.
Land of Pure Flowing Water,
And Fruit laden with sweet, syrupy juice, she is!
Such are the wonders born of her,
Born of her precious womb.
Why even for a second should our Mother Earth be a slave?
This Eclipse, but for a moment it shall last!
Eternal is the Sun, eternal are the galaxies-
Soon, very soon, liberated and accomplished shall she be
As the Mighty Benefactor of the world!
-Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Today, each and every Indian needs to understand and realize Savarkar as a person and as a thought. The sun has not set and will remain in the hearts of Indians forever. Today is the day of remembrance of the deadly pains that Savarkar faced once upon a time. Today is the day to make contemplation on what the terms ‘Patriotism’ and ‘Sacrifice’ mean. Today is the day to wash out all kinds of negativity and stand with full spirit, energy and enthusiasm to render a fruitful service to the nation!
- Poem translation by Anurupa Cinar
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