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India is the land of Sanatan. This is the land of Vedas. This is the land of Lord Shri Ram, of Shri Krishna, of Ramayana-Mahabharat. This is the land where scholars like Ved Vyas and Valmiki became sages and writers. The name of Maharaj Bharat, after whom this country was named, has also been mentioned in the Puranas. Nowadays, on discussing them, it is said that all these are the things of Hindu religion, they create an atmosphere of fear and such things should not be done in a secular country.
Why don’t we think that these things are Indian first, religious later. Should the name of this country be changed just because it is named after a king mentioned in the Puranas? Ramayana-Mahabharat are the stories of the land of India, they are history, later Hindu religion comes in it. Every person living here should be proud of Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram and Jagadguru Shri Krishna, because they went to this land by establishing new values of humanity, by showing solutions to many problems of life.
What an absurd argument that ‘Jai Shree Ram’ or ‘Jai Shree Krishna’ should not be chanted, because people of other religions also live in this country. The President of America takes oath by placing his hand on the Bible, the coronation of the King of England takes place under the supervision of Christian priests and the official religion of a democratic country like Malaysia is described in its constitution. Then how following history, culture, civilization and traditions in India, discussing and taking pride in it has become contrary to ‘secular’ ideology?
‘Sengol’: A symbol of Indian tradition that Nehru forgot
Take, for example, ‘Sengol’. This word is very much discussed nowadays. ‘Sengol’ means, the scepter of the Chola dynasty. It was handed over to a ruler by the chief priest, marking the beginning of his reign. The Chola Empire has been one of the oldest and longest ruling dynasties in India. Its description is also found in 300 BC. This dynasty ruled for more than 1500 years.
This empire touched its peak in the 11th century. Apart from the Cheras and Pandyas, the Chola dynasty established its supremacy in South India and built many temples. Generally, the Chola kings were devotees of Shiva. This is the reason why there is a statue of Nandi, the vehicle of Lord Shiva, Vrishabha, at the top of ‘Sengol’. The Brihadeeswarar Temple of Thanjavur is the most outstanding example of the construction art of the Chola dynasty. Rajendra Chola is considered the greatest ruler of this dynasty.
This is what ‘Sengol’, which was the scepter of the Chola dynasty, looks like
Ever since it has come to the fore that this ‘Sengol’ will be received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and it will be installed in the new Parliament House, since then once again there has been hue and cry in the name of ‘secularism’. Neither Vedas are foreign nor ‘Sengol’, when both have been a part of Indian tradition and civilization, then why is there such a discussion that it will harm ‘secularism’? ‘Sengol’ is a symbol of justice, truth and power.
If there is no Vedic chanting on the land of Vedas, then will the traditions of Arab and Europe be borrowed? Recently we all saw how Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese reached the program of Pravasi Indians at Kudos Bank Arena in Sydney and welcomed them there with Vedic chants. When there is no problem with this in Australia, then why does anyone have a problem with the Vedas on the land of the Vedas?
Before moving ahead, let us know a little more about ‘Sengol’. For this we have to go back to the time when this country had got independence and only its formalities were left. It is the misfortune of this country that when the last British Governor-General Lord Mountbatten asked Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru what were the customs regarding the transfer of power in your country, Nehru could not think of any answer. After all, he is ‘secular’!
Jawaharlal Nehru may have written ‘India: A Discovery’, but it is surprising that he felt ashamed to carry forward the traditions of this land. He asked about this from Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, the founder of ‘Independence Party’, who had a deep understanding of Indian culture. Chakravarti Rajagopalachari later became the Governor-General of India and also the Home Minister. He solved this problem in the form of ‘Sengol’.
Lord Mountbatten was more concerned than Jawaharlal Nehru that what should be the symbolism of this transfer of power and what should be done to make this ceremony special. In this way, a ritual ceremony of the Chola kings became part of the most important program of India’s independence. In ancient times this ritual was performed by non-Brahmin ‘adhinam’ priests. He used to belong to Shaiva sect. At the request of Rajaji from Thiruvaduthurai Mutt, took over the task of carrying the traditions in the independence ceremony.
During this, ‘Kolaru Padigam’ composed by Tamil poet Saint Thirugnanasambandhar was sung. Sengol was handed over to Jawaharlal Nehru on August 14, 1947, amid Vedic chanting, after it was sanctified with pure water by priests. The ‘Sengol’ that was in use at that time was handcrafted by Vummidi Bangaru Chetty, a goldsmith from Madras. It is unfortunate that Jawaharlal Nehru and then Congress never remembered ‘Sengol’ despite ruling this country for decades. After all ‘secularism’ which would have been in danger.
The most unfortunate thing is that Tamil Nadu’s ruling party DMK is also boycotting the inauguration of the new Parliament House. He should be happy, the people of Tamil Nadu who have elected him, adopting that Tamil culture in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is running with the motto of ‘One India, Best India’. Those who nurture regional fundamentalist ideology in South India and try to divide Indian society with Arya-Dravidian game, how would they like Sengol to be set up in Delhi?
‘Sengol’ is connecting Tamil Nadu to Delhi. ‘Sengol’ is bringing alive the ritualistic tradition of the Chola dynasty. ‘Sengol’ is emerging as a symbol of India’s history, ancient civilization and culture. The establishment of ‘Sengol’ is the respect of Vedic customs in this land of Vedas. ‘Sengol’ symbolizes the richness of this vibrant civilization that is thousands of years old. ‘Sengol’ connects power to Shiva. ‘Sengol’ will continue to remind the rulers of truth and justice.
Lord Shriram is also present in the constitution for which he appeals.
You must have often seen the ‘secular’ brigade discussing the constitution on various occasions. They link every display of Indian culture with the Constitution and say that it cannot be allowed. But, these people forget that the original copy of the same constitution has the picture of Lord Shri Ram. Today every effort is being made to make ‘Jai Shri Ram’ unconstitutional. The constitution is also an excellent example of Indian artistry, let us tell you how.
It was built by the artists of Rabindranath Tagore’s ‘Visva Bharati’, which took 5 years. The artwork in the original copy of the Constitution of India begins with the symbol of the Indus Valley Civilization, Vrishabha, meaning the bull. It was seen on the seal of that time, which is a matter of discussion among historians till date. The Vedic era of India is also depicted in the original copy of our constitution, in the form of a Gurukul. Similarly, the section on ‘Fundamental Rights’ begins with Lord Shriram.
The picture taken from the Ramayana shows Lord Rama, his brother Lakshmana and wife Sita going into exile. Lord Ram has also been declared a ‘constitutional deity’ by the court and this picture of him was also used in a judgment in Ayodhya. Similarly, there are Shri Krishna and Arjuna in the part of ‘Directive Principles of State Policy’. The same picture has been engraved here in which Shri Krishna gave the knowledge of Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna in the battlefield.
Shri Krishna imparting the knowledge of Gita to Arjuna in the battlefield – this picture in the original copy of the Constitution
Not only this, Mahatma Buddha and Mahavira are also present in the original copy of our constitution. Here also the collection of Chola dynasty is visible. The picture of the Nataraja statue of the Chola dynasty is engraved. Part 13, which deals with trade and commerce, depicts Arjuna doing penance at Mahabalipuram. Similarly, there is also a picture of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Guru Gobind Singh. Is it not ‘secular’ to talk about Ram, Krishna, Arjuna, Tapasya and Nataraj? Leftists will still say so.
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