[GHHF] Bala Samskar Students learned about Sri Madhavrao Sadashivrao Golwalkar, his life and his sacrifice to bring unity among all Hindus to serve Motherland.
Param Pujya Shri Madhavrao Sadashivrao Golwalkar (Shri Guruji) (19 February 1906 – 5 June 1973) was the second Sar Sanghchalak of the Rastriya Swayamsevak Sangh. He was popularly known as 'Guruji'. He instilled patriotism in the hearts of millions of youths in the country. During his 33 years as Sar Sanghchalak, he visited the Himalayas 66 times and ignited the flame of unwavering love for the motherland in the society. He was born in 1906 in the village of Ramtek in Maharashtra. He completed his M.Sc. in 1928.
He was eager to go to the Himalayas. But when he saw the plight of the country at that time, his dream of traveling was interrupted. He decided to do anything for the country. "I have decided to go in search of solitude, but that solitude should come in search of me," he wrote to his friend.
Having experienced poverty himself in his childhood, he used to help the poor and needy students in every way. That is why Professor Golwalkar at the Kashi Hindu University was affectionately called 'Guruji'. He was introduced to the RSS through Bhaiyaji Dane, who had come to Kashi from Nagpur to study. Dr. Ji gradually gave him more important responsibilities. Guruji did not marry. After the death of Dr. Ji in 1940, Shri Guruji took over the responsibility of RSS Sar Sanghachalak.
Guruji gave a message to the written magazine run by the Swayamsevaks, saying, "Let us carry out our work with unwavering faith and strive hard to achieve our goal of securing a proud place for the Hindu Rashtra in the world." It was for this goal that Guruji worked tirelessly till the end.
Hearing the news of Mahatma Gandhi's assassination, Guruji expressed his condolences, saying, "The brutal murder of the best great man of the modern era is an act of utmost cruelty. This has caused me great grief and sorrow." In fact, the Sangh had nothing to do with Gandhiji's assassination. But the government banned the Sangh and put the Swayamsevaks in jails. They were subjected to unspeakable suffering and torture. Demanding the immediate lifting of the ban, people protested in all parts of the country and put pressure on the government by holding processions and satyagrahas. Finally, the government lifted the ban on the Sangh in 1949. The Sangh's fame spread all over the world. After the ban, Shri Guruji toured the country, people flocked to Brahmarath everywhere.
Shri Guruji was the first nationalist intellectual to openly warn that the reconstruction of states because of language alone would cause irreparable harm to the country. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad was established in 1964 to bring all the Hindus of the world together on one platform. Shri Guruji, who had planted the seeds of the idea for the establishment of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, continued to guide it for a few years after that.
Guruji died of illness in 1973. He toured the country about 66 times during his lifetime. No one has toured the country as many times as Shri Guruji. In the history of the country, the credit goes to Shri Guruji for bringing Swamiji and Peethadhipathis from different traditions on one platform. What was thought to be impossible, he personally went to each one and convinced them. From the same platform, he passed a resolution that "All Hindus are equal, and no Hindu is impure or untouchable." Shri Guruji read about 25 thousand books during his life. His countless speeches, thousands of letters, and hundreds of press releases are part of the knowledge treasured by humanity today. Shri Guruji's life was bright and multifaceted. His thoughts are a constant source of inspiration for humanity.
Some of such rays of light:
1. 'This is my Dharma, my Vedanta, this is my Hindu state. I must live and work to realize this. I should lead an exemplary life that the entire world can follow. Such perfect faith is the foundation for reuniting Hindus.
2. When a person is ready to make any sacrifice for a righteous and noble cause, his resolve becomes as strong as iron.
3. We are not so narrow-minded as to call someone a foreigner just because he changes his way of worship. We do not mind anyone calling God by any name. We in the community are Hindus to the core. Therefore, we respect all religious beliefs equally.
Books written by Golwalkar: Bunch of Thoughts, We or Our Nationhood Defined
Things to instruct children through this story:
● Patriotism: Guruji dedicated his life to the service of the country. Children can be taught about loving the country and being ready to serve it.
● Hard work and perseverance: He toured the country 66 times and tried to bring awareness to society. You can explain to children that anything is possible with arduous work.
● Willpower: He decided to leave his meditative life and bring the country together. Children can take this as an inspiration to achieve their goals.
● Unity: He assumed initiatives like establishing the Vishwa Hindu Parishad to unite all Hindus. You can explain to children how important unity is.
● Social Service: Helping the poor and students was encouraged. Children should inculcate the quality of helping others.
Questions to ask children:
● Imagine yourself living in Guruji's time. What would you have done if you were under his leadership?
● What changes should today's youth follow Guruji's example?
● What is the most important life principle that Guruji taught?
● What is his main contribution to the country?
● What is his role in the Rastriya Swayamsevak Sangh?
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