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To save Hindu culture work for Vanvasis-Swami Satyamitranand

To save Hindu culture work for Vanvasis-Swami Satyamitranand

Author: Pramod Kumar
Publication: Organiser
Date: October 17, 2004
URL: http://www.organiser.org/dynamic/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=46&page=22

Introduction: Kalyan Ashram's Golden Jubilee Sammelan begins in Delhi

"Vanvasis who contributed immen-sely in preservation of Hindu culture since centuries, are today facing acute onslaught on their culture, identity and existence. Merely organising functions and extending support to them is not enough. If we really want to bring back Ramrajya and save the Hindu culture, we must go to the Vanvasis. They will help us in this cause. The immediate step that the people of cities and towns need to take is that they should revive the concept of vanprastha ashram and a larger number of people above the age of 60 should pledge to work in Vanvasi areas for several years. If this concept materialises the missionaries or the forces who are targetting the Vanvasi culture and identity will leave with their bags and baggage," said Swami Satyamitranand of Bharat Mata Mandir, Hari-dwar. He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Akhil Bharatiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram's Golden Jubilee Karyakarta Sammelan that began in Delhi on October 6. About 2,500 Vanvasis from different parts of the country participated in the Sammelan, which concluded on October 10.

RSS Sarsanghchalak, K.S. Sudarshan released a book, Wide Wings of Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram-A Tale of Service and Struggle, written by veteran Kalyan Ashram worker, Surya-naryan Saxena. An exhibition highlighting Vanvasi life and culture was the prime attraction at the Sammelan.

Swami Satyamitranand said that the favours bestowed by Vanvasis on Hindu society couldn't be judged lightly. "If Vanvasis were not there who would bring up the children of Rama. They were Vanvasis who saved Indian culture in the form of Sita. At that time there was only one Ravana. But now there are innumerable Ravanas who are trying to destroy the Hindu culture. The need today is to raise the self-respect of the Vanvasis," he said. He expressed satisfaction over the progress of Kalyan Ashram work.

Presiding over the function, managing director of Mahashiyan Di Hatti (MDH), Mahashya Dharmpal said that nobody was Vanvasi or nagarvasi; all were one. He said that Vanvasis had been backward because of the rich people who did not tolerate the poor and downtrodden.

Kalyan Ashram president, Jagdevram Oraon, said that the Kalyan Ashram had developed a space in the hearts of common Vanvasis through its work during the past 50 years. He said the basic objective behind organising the Sammelan in the national capital Delhi was to bring the nagarvasis and Vanvasis together. Earlier Kalyan Ashram general secretary, Dr P.D. Sapre presented the annual report. Prominent among those who attended the inaugural function included Shri Shivanand Murti, a famous saint of Andhra Pradesh, Babulal Murmu, a scholar from Santhal Paragana, Roop Singh Bhil and Moren Singh Poorti, both vice-presidents of Kalyan Ashram, Swami Anubhutanand, Satyanarayan Bansal, Delhi Prant Sanghchalak and Shivdutt Gupta, chairman, reception committee.
 


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