Stretching Forth A Saving Hand: PM Modi’s Defence Of The Constitution
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reply to the debate on the Constitution will go down in the annals of India’s parliamentary history as a historic and unprecedented address. It articulated the challenges that the Constitution faced for over five decades, and it spoke of those towering framers of the Constitution who …
Classical Language Pali and Nalanda University: Tribute to Dr Ambedkar
While addressing the Abhidhamma Divas in Delhi in early November, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on the historic significance of conferring classical language status on Pali. He mentioned how in the past one decade, an intense and successful effort has seen the preservation and dissemination of many dimensions of Buddha’s …
The Direct-Live Spiritual Link
MS Golwalkar, deeply influenced by the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda tradition, epitomised both spirituality and nationalism—dedicating his life to India’s civilisational resurgence and nation-building with unwavering fearlessness and selfless commitment To anyone who reads Sri Guruji’s talks and addresses on Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda it becomes evident that he spoke from a …
How Nehru targeted his opponents
Nehru targeted Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Dr B R Ambedkar, leaders who had shaped India’s Constitution but differed with his vision for the nation As the campaign for the first general elections in 1951-1952 played out, the Congress led by Nehru fiercely targeted two leaders. For the fledgling Jana …
Annihilating sacrificial fire
MS Golwalkar’s spiritual journey at Sargachi under Swami Akhandananda shaped his life and vision to a great extent—inspiring his ‘sannyasa’ for ‘Bharatmata’ and his dedication to India’s civilisational and spiritual resurgence From Sargachi, Golwalkar carried with him a ‘rare wealth’, which would remain his physical link to this transformative past …
‘Not me, only thou…’
Golwalkar’s initiation by Swami Akhandananda during Sri Ramakrishna’s centenary year marked a profound spiritual transformation, shaping his life of selfless service and devotion to higher ideals 1936, Sri Ramakrishna’s centenary year, was passing by with Golwalkar absorbing ‘drops of nectar of the wisdom of the Guru.’ On January 12, Swami …
West Bengal’s lost opportunity
Tata Nano factory’s relocation from West Bengal to Gujarat is a poignant reminder of how political myopia derailed a golden opportunity for Bengal’s industrial revival In a moving tribute to late Ratan Tata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of the many dimensions of the industrial icon’s personality that endeared him …
Seeking Spirituality in the Soil of Bengal
Under the guidance of Swami Akhandananda at Sargachi Ashram, young Golwalkar embraced service as true worship, merged his spirituality with action, and made himself ready for transformative social contributions. 1936 was the centenary year of Sri Ramakrishna, and the young seeker, Golwalkar, was soon intensely involved in various works of …
Pali: The Civilisational Bridge Connecting India To Its Global Buddhist Heritage
As it evolved as a key language in our cultural, religious, and spiritual life, Pali emerged as a major civilisational bridge, fostering religious and cultural connections between India and Southeast Asia. The conferring of classical language status on Pali by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received widespread approbation across the …
A deshbhakt’s search for guru
Inspired by RSS’ ideology of embracing national devotion and self-sacrifice, MS Golwalkar sought guidance from Swami Akhandananda at the Ramakrishna Mission—an event that’d infuse spirituality in his national service On the RSS evoking deshbhakti, Professor MA Venkata Rao writes in his introduction to Shri Guruji’s opus ‘Bunch of Thoughts’, ‘it teaches …
West Should Listen to Putin And Abandon One-Size-Fits-All Model: BJP Politician
President Putin’s address at the 31st Annual Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi was historic and reflective of the “spirit of the age,” Dr. Anirban Ganguly, a member of the BJP National Executive, told Sputnik India. The Western countries should listen to President Vladimir Putin’s advice and immediately abandon their “one-size-fits-all approach” to …
India’s tribute to the architect of unity
In a historic tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Government has announced sesquicentennial celebration to honour Patel’s unyielding legacy in unifying India Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that to honour Sardar Patel’s ‘monumental contributions’, to commemorate, his ‘enduring legacy as the visionary behind the establishment of one of …
Unity That’s Paramount, And Under Attack
Critics dismiss the ‘urban Naxal’ threat as a figment of PM Modi’s imagination. But a closer look reveals a deliberate strategy to undermine India’s unity under the guise of celebrating diversity Last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a statement during his address on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas …
Rekindling national consciousness
The centenary year of the RSS marks its mission to unify and awaken India’s civilizational pride, self-renewal, and strength through dedicated action and cultural cohesion. RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat’s Vijaya Dashami address this year heralded the start of a new era for the RSS and the achievement of a …