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OPINION: Sengol - From Eyesore To Cynosure

Author: Balbir Punj
Publication: OneIndia.com
Date: May 26, 2023
URL:    https://www.oneindia.com/feature/sengol-from-eyesore-to-cynosure-3564769.html?story=5

The sudden reemergence of 'Sengol', a traditional gold-silver sceptre, dating back to 1947, has sent most of the opposition in a tizzy. Its reappearance, from a forced oblivion, threatens the raison d'etre of the soulless brand of 'secularism', so audaciously nurtured by them over decades. The 'Sengol', now in focus, was given by the departing British to the Prime Minister designate Jawahar Lal Nehru on the eve of independence, to sanctify the historic transfer of power, and provide religio-cultural legitimacy to the momentous event.

The entire episode- starting with the hallowed ceremony, in which the 'Sengol' was the focal point in New Delhi, during the fateful hours of August 14-15, 1947, then its subsequent calculated neglect by the then establishment and now dramatic restoration of its pristine status by the Modi regime- encapsulates a fascinating story of timeless India's journey of reconnecting to its rich past at the time of independence, followed by selective amnesia under the influence of alien creeds, and its spectacular rediscovery now by a regime which takes pride in the glorious traditions of the country.

The 'Sengol', the historical sceptre from Tamil Nadu, is a priceless relic, with religious and cultural underpinning. It was both- a witness and a key participant in the high ticket drama that took place in the corridors of power. But it didn't find a place of honour in Delhi. The 'Sengol', was turned into a faceless item number GAR 896, dumped in a dusty corner of a museum in Allahabad, with an introduction, 'Golden walking stick gifted to Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru'.

The history has now turned full circle. The 'Sengol', representing India's spiritual traditions and their role in governance, will be installed in the new Parliament building to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28. PM Modi will carry the sceptre in the new Parliament Building, accompanied by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The sceptre is five feet in length and has a Nandi, Lord Shiva's sacred bull, on the top, symbolising justice.

Pontiff of 20 adheenams (non-Brahmin Shaivite mutts in Tamil Nadu) will preside over the rituals. They will hand over the 'Sengol' to Modi at 7.20 am after a 20 minute homam or havan. Modi will then install it, to the right of the Speaker's chair. Dignitaries and the mutt heads, including Thiruvavaduthurai adheenam' Sri La Sri Ambalavana Desika Paramacharya Swamigal, will stand in the Well of the House when the Prime Minister installs the sceptre on the specially designated pedestal.

At least 31 members of the adheenams will leave Chennai for New Delhi in two batches on chartered flights. Ahead of the ceremony on May 28, Modi will honour them at his residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.

'Sengol' is a world derived from the Tamil word 'Semmai', meaning righteousness. The historical sceptre is made of silver, coated with gold. The Nandi on top of the 'Sengol' is symbol of nyaya - justice. It symbolizes the transfer of power from British to India, just as it was originally used to mark the handing over power from one king to another during the Chola dynasty in Tamil Nadu. The ruler would be vested with the order (aanai in Tamil) to rule with dharma meaning justly and fairly.

There is a bit of, conveniently forgotten, but interesting history behind the celebrated 'Sengol' becoming an inalienable part of our independence saga. On the eve of independence, Nehru asked C Rajagopalachari, how to give traditional validation to the transfer of power from the British. Rajaji referred to the ancient Chola custom of the raja guru handing over a sceptre to the king on his coronation. Madras jeweller Vummudi Bangaru Chetty was commissioned to make the 'Sengol' in four weeks.

On August 14, Viceroy Mountbatten handed the sceptre over to the Tamil pontiffs who purified it and handed it over to Prime Minister Nehru at his home just before he left for Parliament House to deliver the historic 'tryst with destiny 'speech in the intervening night of August 14-15, 1947.

This is how Collins and Dominique Lapierre described the ceremony that took place in Delhi on August 14, 1947: "One of the two (priests) bore this evening of August 14 a massive silver platter, upon which was folded a strip of white silk streaked in gold, the Pitambaram, the Cloth of God. The other carried a five-foot sceptre, a flask of holy water from the Tanjore river, a pouch of sacred ash and a pouch of boiled rice which had been offered at dawn at the feet of Nataraja, the Dancing God, in his temple in Madras.

"The procession moved through the Streets of the capital until it came to a stop in front of Nehru's house on 17 York Road (now Moti Lal Nehru Marg) .... They (priests) sprinkled Jawaharlal Nehru with holy water, smeared his forehead with sacred ash, laid their sceptre on his arms and draped him in the Cloth of God." A special song, known as Kolaru Padhigam, which was "composed by the 7th-century Tamil saint Tirugnana Sambandar", was also rendered during the event. The ceremony was attended by Dr Rajendra Prasad, the would-be first President, among others.
 
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Publication: en.Rattibha.com
Date: May 9, 2023
URL:    https://en.rattibha.com/thread/1655873326882115585?s=03

The Moplah Files (Thread)

Dark chapter of India that happened 100 years before Kerala Story that was purposefully omitted from History books coz it bursts a fake narrative

All Mslm know abt it but no hindu knows but today every Hindu will know abt it.

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The Moplah Files (Thread)  Dark chapter of India that happened 100 years before Kerala Story that was purposefully omitted from History books coz it bursts a fake narrative  All Mslm know abt it but no hindu knows but today every Hindu will know abt it.  Read full thread  1/30
Chapter 1

Kerala was major spice exporter since 3000 BC. Kerala used to be considered the heaven of spices.

Spices brought Arab in Kerala in 700 AC and with that Islam arrived in Kerala.

With that Arabs started to settle in Kerala and first mosque was built in 10th century.
Chapter 1  Kerala was major spice exporter since 3000 BC. Kerala used to be considered the heaven of spices.  Spices brought Arab in Kerala in 700 AC and with that Islam arrived in Kerala.   With that Arabs started to settle in Kerala and first mosque was built in 10th century.

Trade between Kerala n Arab kept goin n lot of Arab Mslm settled here. With arrival of Islamic rule, Islam further spread

At time of Tipu Sultan, lot of Hindu were forcefully converted 2 n with that Islam became prominent religion in Kerala.

Kerala Mslms are called Mappilas

Chapter 2

100 years ago there was no country called Turkey.

In place of Turkey there was a large mslm empire –Ottoman.

It was big state n was covering more than half of todays Europe n was ruled by a sunni religious leader who used to called Caliphate.
Chapter 2  100 years ago there was no country called Turkey.   In place of Turkey there was a large mslm empire –Ottoman.   It was big state n was covering more than half of todays Europe n was ruled by a sunni religious leader who used to called Caliphate.

In first world war (1914-1919) Ottoman fought from Germany side and German lost war and British side won the war.

After the war, British alliance captured lot of part of Ottoman and in 1920 treaty of sevres they stripped all powers of Caliphate and imposed sanctions.

Since Caliphate of Ottoman was supreme religious leader of Mslm so protest started all over world by Mslm n most prominent protest happened in India.

 Khilafat movement started by Mslm leaders of India against British

Their demands were to give back power to Caliphate of Ottoman

Movement didn’t get momentum for long time in India and cud not take on powerful British and here Gandhi ji made the biggest blunder

Till that time Gandhi had become the most prominent leader of India and Hindus had lot of faith in him.
In 1920 an alliance was made between Khilafat leaders n Congress.

Congress leader MK Gandhi and the Khilafat leaders promised to work and fight together for the causes of Khilafat.

Seeking to increase pressure on the colonial government

Khilafatists became a major part of the non-cooperation movement, Massive protests, strikes and acts of civil disobedience spread across India.

Hindus and Muslims joined forces in the campaign.

Hindu had blind faith in Gandhi so they joined movement of Muslim

Gandhi who was blind in secularism thought that It will enhance the Hindu Muslim unity and Muslim will also reciprocate same generosity to Hindus

But he was wrong

Very very wrong

A storm was coming n Gandhi was not aware of it

Chapter 3

Kerala birth place of Adi Shankracharya was major spiritual center of India, consist of ritualistic Hindus

Jenmi, consisting mainly of Namboothiri Brahmins and Nair, were natives of Kerala

They welcomed Muslims in their land, 1000 years ago, give them job, food, home
Chapter 3  Kerala birth place of Adi Shankracharya was major spiritual center of India, consist of ritualistic Hindus  Jenmi, consisting mainly of Namboothiri Brahmins and Nair, were natives of Kerala  They welcomed Muslims in their land, 1000 years ago, give them job, food, home

But they forget that for them they were always Kafir.

During Tipu Sultan invasion of Malabar, Mslm whom Jenmis gave shelter betrayed them n grabbed their land

Jenmi took refuge in neighboring states. Tenants and Nair men who could not escape were converted into Islam.

Tipu Sultan's Kingdom of Mysore, drove the Jenmi out of Malabar and gave their land to Mappilas

In 18th century East India company defeated Tipu Sultan.

British authorities, recognized the Janmi as absolute owner of Kerala land and gave them back their land.

Chapter 4

Muslims of Kerala used to consider British and local Hindus as their enemy.

Khilafat movement mobilized Muslims all over India, support of Gandhi gave them further ammo.

On August 1st   1921, Police attempted to arrest Vadakkevittil Muhammed
Chapter 4  Muslims of Kerala used to consider British and local Hindus as their enemy.   Khilafat movement mobilized Muslims all over India, support of Gandhi gave them further ammo.  On August 1st   1921, Police attempted to arrest Vadakkevittil Muhammed

He was secretary of Khilafat Committee of Ernad alleging that he had stolen the pistol of a Hindu.

A crowd of 2,000 Mappilas attacked on Police, Police opened fire on mob and it caused the clash between Police and Mappilas.

These clashes kept going for 2 months

From both side lot of people died.

When British police n troop retreated they diverted their focus to Hindus n gave the reason that Hindu gave information to British

And then started the worst massacre of 20th century.

Mob of thousands of Mappila Muslims attacked on native Nair Brahmins, burnt their home, killed men and raped their women.

Mappilas was having bad eye of Hindu women of their respective area from long time and this incident gave them opportunity.

A respectable Nayar Lady at Melatur was stripped naked by Mslm mob in the presence of her husband and brothers

They were made to stand close by with their hands tied behind.

When they shut their eyes in abhorrence they were compelled at the point of sword to open their eyes and witness the rape of their ladies.

Hindu women were paraded naked on streets of Kerala

Lot of women were gang raped in streets in front of public.

Around 1 lac native Hindu left Kerala.

Thousands of Hindu were chopped n their their heads were hung in the streets

On 25th Sep 1921, 38 Hindus were slaughtered n thrown in a well by Mslm mob.

Just imagine when there was no police, no army, no SM, no human right org, innocent Hindu who had left their weapons under influence of Ghandhi n blood hungry mob of Mslms

What atrocities they faced

Chapter 5

Moplah massacre was the result of immature decision of MK Gandhi.

Support of Khilafat movement by Congress established hydra of Islam in India that eventually resulted into Partition in 1947
Chapter 5  Moplah massacre was the result of immature decision of MK Gandhi.  Support of Khilafat movement by Congress established hydra of Islam in India that eventually resulted into Partition in 1947

Even lot of muslim also surprised by Gandhi’s decision who knew that Khilafat was purely religious movement

They asked Gandhi to not support it

But Gandhi was blind in philosophy of Hindu muslim unity.
"Any person could have said that this was too heavy a price for Hindu-Muslim unity

But Mr. Gandhi was so much obsessed by the necessity of establishing Hindu-Muslim unity that he didn’t think abt lives of Hindus"
– BR Ambedkar

"Hindus were visited by a dire fate at the hands of the Moplas.

Massacres, forcible conversions, desecration of temples, foul outrages upon women, such as ripping open pregnant women, pillage, arson and destruction......
This was not a Hindu-Moslem riot. This was just a Bartholomew.

The number of Hindus who were killed, wounded or converted, is not known. But the number must have been enormous. – Ambedkar

"Mr. Gandhi...can he not feel a little sympathy for thousands of women left with only rags, driven from home, for little children born of the flying mothers on roads in refuge camps ?.,.........

The misery is beyond description. Girl wives, pretty and sweet, with eyes half blind with weeping, distraught with terror; women who have seen their husbands hacked to pieces before their eye"
 - Anni Besant

Mappilas as the "brave God-fearing Moplahs who were fighting for what they consider as religion and in a manner which they consider as religious ". – Gandhi

Moplah riots were not Hindu Muslim riots – Congress

KB Hedgewar realized that Hindus r not safe in India under Congress n Gandhi vud throw all Hindus in well for secularism

So to protect Hindus in 1925

He made an Hindu organization n called it RSS

In 70s Kerala state govt declared Mappila Muslim by title of freedom fighters who slaughtered Hindus and real Moplah files were omitted permanently from history books

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