There are some personalities who act as a catalyst for society through their actions. We always keep them with respect in our hearts.
India celebrated the birthday of two important personalities on 25th December, who are respected by every Indian Citizen for their significant efforts and works for the country.
They are Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee (Former Prime Minister of India, Nationalist, Poet, Writer, and Politician ) and Mahamana Madan Mohan Malaviya ( Indian scholar, nationalist, journalist, social worker, lawyer, learned scholar of ancient Indian culture, educational reformer, and politician notable ).
Both personalities gave their services to the country and are remembered in the heart. These two personalities taught us to know politics without greed but for national interest and worked toward the humanity’s benefit.
In this article, you are going to read about both legends of India, who are in the every citizen’s memory. Also, You can read about character building benefits at https://journals-times.com/2022/02/07/what-are-the-benefits-of-character-building-for-the-nation/
The two legends were born on the same day and had a strong desire to build a nation based on Sanatan Dharma principles. Their struggle to instill confidence and strength in each “Bharatiya” to work for “Bharatiyatva” lasted until their last breath.
Both had complex personalities. Their contributions to society and nation as freedom fighters, political leaders, writers, poets, orators, and social and political organization builders are admirable.
Both Bharat Ratna awardees were true “Bharat Ratnas,” as nothing was more important to them than the welfare of Bharat Mata. Their entire body cells were filled with patriotic feelings.
Despite their ideologies, both are admired by friends and foes alike. Both were linked to RSS in some way or another.
Atal ji was a Sangh Pracharak (a full-time volunteer with no pay or benefits. Real hardship in serving Bharat Mata) and Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya has also established Sangh Shakhas in BHU (Banaras Hindu University).
So their commitment and passion to serve the nation every minute stemmed from Sangh’s ideology. It is surprising that many leaders admire these legends but abuse RSS; does this imply that RSS hatred is politically motivated?
More on Mahamana Madan Mohan Malaviyaji
On December 25, 1861, Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya (https://www.malaviyamission.org/) was born and died on November 12, 1946. As the President of the Indian National Congress three times, he played an important role in the freedom movement.
Mahamana is another name for him. The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) was established in Varanasi in 1916 by the BHU Act of 1915, as part of Malaviya’s efforts to promote modern education among Indians.
Over 40,000 students from all over the world study at this residential university, which is the largest in Asia and one of the largest in the world. It offers arts, commerce, science, engineering, linguistics, ritual, medicine, agriculture, performing arts, law, management, and technology courses.
- From 1919 to 1938, Mahamana served as vice-chancellor of the Banaras Hindu University.
- He was one of the founders of The Bharat Scouts and Guides.
- In 1919, he founded The Leader, an influential English newspaper published in Allahabad.
- From 1924 to 1946, he served as Chairman of Hindustan Times. Hindustan Dainik was launched in 1936 as a result of his efforts.
- He was awarded the title of “Mahamana” by the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi.
- A Hindu method was employed by Mahamana to resolve untouchability: Giving Mantradīkshā to untouchables. He said, “Mantras would be a certain means of their upliftment socially, politically, and spiritually.”
- The famous slogan “Satyamev Jayate” was given by Malaviyaji in 1918
- Read more about him at https://www.britannica.com/biography/Madan-Mohan-Malaviya
"If you admit internal purity of human soul, you or your religion can never get impure or defiled in any way by touch or association with any man."- Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya
A true story demonstrating Mahamana’s greatness.
Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Ji was collecting donations throughout the country during the establishment of Banaras Hindu University in 1916. In that case, he went to the court of Nizam of Hyderabad as well. When he put up his Proposal, Nizam became angry and shouted, ‘How dare you come to me for funds and that too for a Hindu University?’
He requested that Pandit Ji remove the Hindu word from the University’s name, but Malviya Ji refused. Mahamana attempted to persuade the Nizam that this university belonged to all Indians, but he was unsuccessful. Nizam insulted Pandit Ji by taking off his slipper and throwing it at Malviya Ji.
Without feeling offended, Mahamana took the slipper with him and auctioned it the next day in Char Minar market; later, Nizam assisted when he realized his mistake.
This demonstrates Mahamana’s great character, which prioritized society and nation over personal respect and image by putting his ego aside. Personal insult and criticism are equal to personal respect for the image of a patriot. They serve with a “Nation First” mentality.
Mahamana was a founding member of The Bharat Scouts and Guides. In 1919, he founded the highly influential English newspaper The Leader, which was published in Allahabad. From 1924 to 1946, he was also the Chairman of the Hindustan Times. In 1936, his efforts resulted in the publication of its Hindi edition, Hindustan Dainik.
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The first Shakha of the Sangh in UP was opened in BHU
‘Sangh Rashtra Ke Liye Kam Kar Raha Hai (Sangh is working for the Nation),’ the narration goes. On the occasion of Ram Navami on April 8, 1938, Mahamana Madan Mohan Malaviya delivered this narration at BHU’s Sangh program. Dr. Hedgewar and Golwalkar Guruji were also in attendance at the event. Dr. Hedgewar has been visiting BHU since 1929.
Sangh Bhavan was in BHU
Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar, alias Guruji, was teaching at BHU at the time. Guruji got close to Dr. Hedgewar at this point. Dr. Hedgewar’s personality and the work of the Sangh so impressed Mahamana that he gave the Sangh two buildings at the Law College. It was renamed Sangh Bhawan and became Sangh’s headquarters. By 1942, Shakhas were being established in a variety of locations throughout BHU.
More on Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee
“I dream of an India that is prosperous, strong, and caring. An India, that regains a place of honor in the comity of great nations.“
-Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Former Indian Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee was born on 25th December 1924 and died on 16 August 2018. In his full term as Indian prime minister, he was the first government leader not affiliated with the Indian National Congress. He joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in 1939 as a swayamsevak or volunteer.
Poet and writer as well, and he left a lasting impression on the world. You can read his poem at https://feedingtrends.com/atal-bihari-vajpayee-poems-poetry-quotes-life-leadership-bjp
In 1939, he met the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), and in 1947, he became a pracharak. He also worked as an editor for Rashtradharma Hindi monthly, Panchjanya Hindi weekly, and the dailies Swadesh and Veer Arjun.
During Atalji’s reign, India’s economic growth rates accelerated to double digits. This was the only time in independent India’s history. If the UPA Government experienced high economic growth during its UPA-I rule, it was due to Vajpayee’s efforts and policies, which took time to bear fruit.
About his poetry, he wrote, “My poetry is a declaration of war, not an exordium to defeat. It is the fighting warrior’s will to win, not the defeated soldier’s drumbeat of despair. It is not the gloomy voice of defeat, but the triumphant shout.“
Nuclear Story
Atalji once said I’d like to refer Mr. Deve Gowda to the JD Manifesto of 1996. “We will formally pledge to Pakistan that we will not use nuclear weapons first,” I tell him that you must first develop this capability before making this pledge.
He was aware of China’s and Pakistan’s continuous threats and worst tactics, as well as their support for Naxalism and terrorism not only by these countries but also by America and a few other countries for selfish gain. So, to demonstrate India’s power and strength, increasing nuclear strength and conducting tests was critical.
By conducting nuclear tests at Pokhran, Atalji shocked the entire world. The goal was not to destroy the enemy nation but to demonstrate to the world and the enemy nation that India is equally capable of protecting the country. For him, the nation came before his own or his party’s image.
On May 27, 1998, in Parliament, he narrated:
India now possesses nuclear weapons. This is a fact that cannot be ignored. It is not a status that we seek, nor is it one that others can bestow. It is a gift from our scientists and engineers to the nation.
It is India’s right as one-sixth of humanity. We have not violated any international treaty since 1974, or 1998. The restraint exercised for 24 years after demonstrating our capability in 1974 is a one-of-a-kind example. Restraint, on the other hand, must come from strength. It cannot be founded on indecision or uncertainty.
He did not let his political compulsions consume him as Prime Minister. He made them tactile, malleable, and sometimes even advantageous to emerge as a statesman Prime Minister on par with the best in the country.
Atal ji also elevated Hindi to new heights. He was one of the first world leaders to make a speech in Hindi on a global stage. This speech to the United Nations General Assembly in 1977 is a textbook example of what a country can tell the world and set the tone for a new political order.
Atalji predicted the devaluation of the Congress party.
In one of the House debates in 1997, he told the Congress Party, “Mark my words, today you people (Congress) are laughing at us for having less MP/MLA, but the day will come when we have our government all over India with the most MP/MLA, that day people of this country will laugh at you and make fun of you.”
On their birth anniversaries, we salute these two legends. It is time for our youth to follow in their footsteps.
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