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[GHHF] Jyoti Rao Phule, a social reformer and a revolutionary, advocated equality, the right to education, and social change

“Religion and religion alone is the life of India, and when that goes, India will die, in spite of politics, in spite of social reforms, in spite of Kubera's wealth poured upon the head of every one of her children.” Swami Vivekananda

17 Apr 2025

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[GHHF] Jyoti Rao Phule, a social reformer and a revolutionary, advocated equality, the right to education, and social change

“Religion and religion alone is the life of India, and when that goes, India will die, in spite of politics, in spite of social reforms, in spite of Kubera's wealth poured upon the head of every one of her children.” Swami Vivekananda Nowadays, women are going to schools. They are also going abroad for higher education. But once upon a time, that was not the case. It was considered a sin for a girl to enter school. Women were confined to household chores and cooking. If they spoke against these, they were expelled from society. In those days, Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phule was a great person who gave self-confidence to the oppressed and weaker sections of society and worked for their empowerment. On the occasion of his birth anniversary on April 11, let's learn about Phule's biography and interesting facts about him! Jyoti Rao Govinda Rao Phule was a great social reformer, social enlightener, thinker, social worker, writer, philosopher, and revolutionary activist of the 19th century. He is also known as Mahatma Phule and Jyotiba Phule. He worked throughout his life to provide education to women and to stop child marriages. Phule wanted to free society from superstitions. Born on April 11, 1827, Phule died on November 28, 1890, at the age of 63. His achievements and contributions to the advancement of women in this life journey are unparalleled! Jyotiba married Savitribai in 1840. These were the days when the religious reform movement was going on in Maharashtra. On the other hand, it was also the time when the caste system was spreading. Jyotiba Phule started a large-scale movement to free society from the evils of female education. Mahatma Jyotiba Phule started the first women's school for girls in the country in 1848. His wife Savitribai, was the first teacher in this school, which he started in Pune. At that time, a section of the society opposed this. Due to this, Jyotiba Phule had to close his school. However, after this, Jyoti Rao Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj to provide justice to the Dalits and the downtrodden. It was established to take forward the social change movement. Its main objectives were to provide justice to the Shudras and Atishudras, encourage them for education, liberate them from oppression, and provide employment opportunities in the administrative sector to the youth of the downtrodden classes. Jyoti Rao Phule was awarded the title of Mahatma at a meeting held in Mumbai in 1888 for his social service. The social reforms he carried out laid a strong foundation for that movement. His services changed Indian society and provided new ideas for the freedom struggle. 1. A warrior who paved the way for social equality: Although the national movement sought independence, it had to face shortcomings such as caste discrimination and gender inequalities in the society. Phule stood against these inequalities and worked to ensure that the Shudras and the lowest castes got education and rights. This concept of equality inspired leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Ambedkar. 2. The beginning of the educational revolution: Education became an important weapon in the Indian national movement. Phule, along with his wife Savitribai, pioneered the education of girls. His principle of "Vidya Vinte is real liberation" inspired the freedom fighters of the time. 3. Criticism of British rule: In his book "Ghulam Giri", he strongly criticized the British rule as well as the caste dominations existing in the country. This work helped Indians recognize their right to live as human beings. 4. Social change through "Satya Shodhak Samaj": He opposed caste, religious and gender discrimination through the "Satya Shodhak Samaj" he founded. This became an inspiration for future movements. 5. Ambedkar, Phule's inspiration: The path shown by Phule inspired Bhimrao Ambedkar. Ambedkar's calling Phule "our guru" shows how great his role was. Although Jyoti Rao Phule's services did not directly provide political guidance to the Indian national movement, he laid a strong foundation for key issues such as equality, right to education, and social change. Without the path shown by him, the issues of equal rights and social justice would not have emerged throughout the Indian freedom struggle. It is no exaggeration to say that the path shown by Phule — education, equality, and social change — gave us true freedom. It is because of Phule's reform movements that girls in the country can study today. Many movements that free people from slavery at the social and intellectual level have taken root under his leadership. They continue in every field even today. Phule's ideas have become the strength of Indians in the freedom struggle. It has led to the emergence of new ideas among the people. Jyoti Rao Govinda Rao Phule died on November 28, 1890, in Pune. Even though it has been 136 years since he left this world, his ideals continue to guide women today. Morals to be learned from the story: 1. Fight for equality: Achieving equality by setting aside differences of caste, religion, and gender is the real victory. Everyone should get equal opportunities. 2. Oppose superstitions: Phule rejected superstitions and promoted science and fact-based thinking. One should not be afraid to question the wrongs of society. 3. Service: The good of the community is more important than personal interests. Phule dedicated his life to the well-being of others. We, too, should learn to help others and bring about change. 4. Stand for justice: Standing on the side of the oppressed and fighting for their rights is true courage. Your donations are appreciated. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. 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17 Apr 2025

[GHHF] Water tanks and fruits are provided for animals to cope with the heat. Please sponsor one Center.

“I believe animals should be respected as citizens of this earth. They should have the right to their own freedom, their own families, and their own life.” John Feldmann Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is excited to announce that we have started providing water and food for animals facing the scorching sun. As you can see, the water tanks were cleaned to provide water for the cattle. The Hindu law books and moral code lay down specific rules, suggesting how animals should be treated and which animals should or should not be used for human consumption. Compassion to animals (bhuta daya) is an important virtue for those who seek liberation or those who want to lead virtuous lives on the path of righteousness to cultivate divine qualities. Killing animals without reason has the same karmic consequence as killing humans since every living being on earth has an opportunity to evolve into higher life forms and work for their salvation.  In the past, we had set up water tanks for the cattle in Kalyanadurgam town, and now, with the onset of the dry season, the water tanks were cleaned and painted. Giving fruits to the cows and writing the name of our organization on the water tanks set up for the cows.  Mallikarjuna, a blackberry trader, gave us some fruits today for the cows that are suffering from eating plastic waste in Kalyanadurgam town. We thanked him on behalf of our organization, loaded them into the auto, cut them into small pieces, and gave them to the cows in the town and the monkeys. Later, the name of our organization was written on the water tanks set up for the cattle. In this heat, when the temperature is already making new records, imagine how tough it would be for the stray animals and birds, who have no recourse from the fury Sun god! But there are ways to ensure that our furry and feathered friends make it through the season with ease if only each one of us becomes a little mindful. In Hinduism, animals occupy an important place. Hindus believe that animals contain the souls of their ancestors or may have been reborn. Thus, they are treated with respect. They are not to be killed for their food. The cow is regarded as the most sacred animal that needs to be protected, not killed. The Cows symbolize wealth, compassion, motherliness, righteousness (dharma), motherhood, divinity, sattvic nature, sacrifice, service, purity, and auspiciousness. In ancient India, a person’s social and economic status depended upon the number of cattle he possessed. Many birds and animals die during summer because of severe heat stroke and dehydration.  Realizing the gravity of the situation, Global Hindu Heritage Foundation has created specialized spaces for these birds and animals to shelter them from the heat.  SPONSOR ONE CENTER FOR ONE MONTH: $ 150. (Provides water, food, fruits, etc) Your donations are appreciated. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1355}}
16 Apr 2025

[GHHF] Mana TV spent two days recording our activities in Anantapur and produced ONE HOUR video – in Telugu. 

[GHHF] Mana TV spent two days recording our activities in Anantapur and produced ONE HOUR video – in Telugu.  https://youtu.be/J2nsF69zhNY?si=m9TNl4tJwZj-4jZz Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is excited to share this video special produced by Mana TV on Ghar Waapasi, Bala Samskar Kendras, Grama Devata renovations, Bhajan programs, Pada Puja by students their parents, and interviews with Local villagers about the impact of our activities.
16 Apr 2025

[GHHF] Assam - Monthly Activity Report- March 2025

The multiplicity is only apparent. This is the doctrine of the Upanishads. And not of the Upanishads only. The mystical experience of the union with God regularly leads to this view, unless strong prejudices stand in the way. — Erwin Schrodinger (Nobel Prize Winner) 1. Bala Samskar students celebrated Hindu new year (Gudi Padwa) by making Rangoli* at their houses. This month students learnt in Sunday class about the significance of Hindu new year falls in the month of Chaitra. 2. Hindu Yuva Manch begins its journey in Assam. Hundred youths from different villages came to Udharbond where in presence of others we launched Hindu Yuva Manch with an aim to Seva, Suraksha and Jagran of Hindus in Assam. Today a ten-member ad hoc committee formed which will work on expansion of HYM networks throughout the State in the coming three months. After reaching the venue, the cadres felicitated me by one Shiva Picture, which is a clay art design made by one of the cadres viz Subham Nath. I felicitated one Ranajit Baishnab who led the team during church demolition movement in Vill Nydol. The meeting concluded with the National Anthem. 3. Love jihad awareness meeting. I visited village Kachudaram part 1 and spoke about Love jihad. Shyamal Das organized this meeting; he is Bala Samskar Kendra teacher, but he has also done a remarkable job for spreading the network of Tejaswini and GHHF in adjacent villages of Kachudaram.  Hundreds of booklets on love jihad distributed. We have decided to organize one day camp for school and college going girls in the coming months. I spent the whole day with our team. 4. Holi celebration by Bala Samskar students, parents, teachers. 5. Gharwapsi - 4 Christians from one family returned to Hinduism. GHHF Assam team in collaboration with a local team of Tripura have done the Gharwapsi. We are helping them to procure the legal documents. They have been settled in the south mirza of Tripura. *Story behind Gharwapsi Satayu Das and his family members migrated from Tripura and settled in village Bazarichera, Assam. Satayu Das started working as casual housekeeping worker in one missionary hospital and subsequently brain washed by the gang and converted to Christianity. A few months back his family members came to Assam and contacted him, they stayed in a lodge where he encountered one cook who attended GHHF program once and heard about Gharwapsi movement we are running. That fellow contacted our team and then GHHF team started counselling the Stayu Das and eventually he agreed to return to Hindu fold. After the Gharwapsi we sent him to his ancestral village i.e. south mirza Tripura where he is living with his other family members. Your donations are appreciated; By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com By PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979. {{album_1354}}
14 Apr 2025

[GHHF] Hindu Temple and School Classroom Building was built in December 2024 in a Fisherman Village; Now completed it by putting Iron mesh net all around the building.

“Hindu Dharma is the quintessence of our national life, hold fast to it if you want your country to survive, or else you would be wiped out in three generations.” — Swami Vivekananda Global Hindu Heritage Foundation built Devalayam and Vidyalayam was built in a Fisherman Villag Lakkavaram in Sri Sitarama Raju District in December 2024. In December Prakasarao Velagapudi and Rajesh Thunuguntla went to that village and performed Prana Pratishta to Lord Krishna and Goddess Saraswati. It was attended by nearly 200 people. More than 75 children also attended. The prana Pratishta program started early morning and concluded by around 11:00am. Annadana was served to the villagers.     As we mentioned earlier, our team received a call about a fisherman village where about 200 families converted to Christianity. Sri Ramakrishna, who is working in this area reached GHHF asking our help to prevent another 200 Hindu families from conversion. We readily agreed help build ‘Vidyalayam -Devalayam’ -School cum Temple.  Religious conversion is one of the main problems facing the Hindu community across the country. The awareness of the tribal people living in the forests away from the rest of society depends on freedom. Christian missionaries are trying to scare others by tempting them and converting them to their religion. GHHF is excited to inform you that an iron mesh net was installed all around the building to protect certain types of small animals and also other religious people entering the building. As you can see it is an open building where Bala Samskar Kendra is conducted on a regular basis.  Your donations are appreciated   By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: You can also send a check payable to GHHF,14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979. {{album_1353}}
13 Apr 2025

[GHHF] A 200-Bike rally was organized to celebrate Sri Rama Navami in Kalyandurg area in Anantapur District along with other organizations.

“India is the mother of religion. In her are combined science and religion in perfect harmony, and that is the Hindu religion, and it is India that shall be again the spiritual mother of the world.” — Annie Besant Global Hindu Heritage Foundation celebrates all the festivals and make the villagers involved in the richness of our rituals. Whenever it is possible we organize the events inviting other Hindu organizations to come together and celebrate collectively. On Sri Rama Navami festival, all Hindu communities and Hindu brothers and sisters organized a bike rally through the streets of the town. First, the devotees who came to Sri Pattabhi Ramaswamy Temple were given Rama Tilak on their foreheads. The bike rally started under the leadership of the town Circle Inspector and the entire town was organized with great devotion by chanting the name of Lord Rama - Jai Sri Ram Jai, Jai Sri Ram. Sri Sita Sametha Rama Procession Program On Sri Rama Navami Day, Bhajan groups from about 5 villages participated in the Jonnala Padu village (Kolani) Sri Sita Rama procession program. A total of about 200 people participated in the Jonnala Padu (Kolani) main road. They went all around the streets to create positive vibrations in the villages It is sight to see so many people participating in singing Bhajans and chanting Lord Rama’s name. Greatness of Lord Rama: Lord Rama has always been popular among the Hindu deities. Rama is the symbol of courtesy and virtue, a man of values and morals. Ramachandra is Maryada Purushottama, which means the perfect man. Lord Rama is considered to have taken birth on earth to destroy the evil forces of the age. Lord Rama, in the words of Swami Vivekananda, is “the embodiment of truth, of morality, the ideal son, the ideal husband, and above all, the ideal king”. Rama is widely accepted to be an actual historical figure – a “tribal hero of ancient India” – whose deeds form the great Hindu epic of Ramayana. Rama symbolizes a model of reason, right action, and desirable virtues. Rama’s name is a popular form of greeting among friends (“Ram! Ram!”), and Rama is the deity most invoked at death. Rama, one of the most widely worshipped Hindu deities, considered the epitome of moral virtue and royal conduct. Although there are three Ramas mentioned in Indian tradition—Parashurama, Balarama, and Ramachandra—the name is specifically associated with Ramachandra. Your donations are appreciated. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1352}}
12 Apr 2025

[GHHF] “Knowledge is like a Plant; you have to fertilize it with hard work” Students learned about the secret of success.

“So far as I am able to judge, nothing has been left undone, either by man or nature, to make India the most extraordinary country that the sun visits on his rounds. Nothing seems to have been forgotten, nothing overlooked.” Mark Twain There was a young man named Arjun in a village called Krishnapuram. He was intelligent, but he was not very interested in studies. "Even if you get low marks in exams, it is not a problem, you have to be smart in life!" He used to think. When his friends studied hard every day, Arjun would think, "Is all this necessary? We don't need a lot of education to survive and earn money!" Once, his father showed him plants planted in a field. Some of them grew strong, while others withered in the middle. His father asked, "Do you know why these plants withered?" Arjun said, "They must not have been given proper water and fertilizer, father." His father smiled and said, "Education is the same. Knowledge is like a plant; it can only survive if it is given the water of diligence and the fertilizer of hard work." At that time, Arjun did not care much. Difficult times - the real test Time passed. Arjun slowly fell behind in school. All his friends passed with good marks and got into good colleges. But Arjun only gave up his studies. One day, his father's business went bankrupt. Financial problems started at home. Now he had to find a job, but his education was poor! Since his education was not good, he could not get a job anywhere. Arjun, who was looking for a job, was sitting in a park one day. There, a schoolteacher was teaching the students "Bhagavad Gita verses". "Sraddhavan labhate jnanam tatparah samyatendriyah । jnanam labdhwa param shantimachirenadhigachhathi । 39 ।" (The one who is devoted can obtain knowledge. Those who work with perseverance and sense control will soon attain supreme peace.) Hearing these words, Arjun remembered his father's words, "Knowledge is a plant". "I didn't pay attention, so my knowledge didn't grow. That's why I'm in this situation now!" he realized. After this incident, Arjun decides to change his life with all his heart. * He started studying courses day and night, working hard. * He started learning about business from his father. * He took on a small job and shouldered the family's burden, dedicating two to three hours every day to learning new things like accounting, economics, and business management. * After some time, his father started developing his business online through digital marketing. With a few years of hard work, his father brought his losing business back to profit. Now, he is a successful entrepreneur! One day, while sharing his success with his father, he said, "Really, my life changed only when I paid attention and wanted to study hard, Dad!" The father laughed, "When I told you about plants, you didn't pay attention to my words. But when I told you about the Bhagavad Gita, you understood! We don't care much about anything as long as we live comfortably. Only when difficult times come do we realize the value of everything. Knowledge is not available to us; we have to earn it!" he said. Morals to learn from the story: 1. With diligence and perseverance, anything is possible! 2. If we start learning now, it is like paving the way for us to reach great heights in the future. 3. Even in difficulties, our efforts should not stop. 4. The wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita can keep our lives on a high level. Things to teach children through this story: 1. Diligence: Only if we do any work diligently can we achieve success. 2. Hard work: What comes easily does not last long. Real success is the reward of hard work. 3. The value of time: We should not waste time and make the right decisions at the right time. 4. Confidence: No matter how difficult the situation is, if we have faith, we will find a way. How to discuss this story with children: 1. How should we behave in difficult times? 2. What is the meaning of the Bhagavad Gita verse "Shraddhavan labhate jnanam"? 3. If you make a mistake like Arjun, how do you fix it? 4. What do you need to learn to be successful in any field in the future? 5. What do you think you should do when difficult times come? Your donations are appreciated. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1351}}
11 Apr 2025

[GHHF] Letter to B R Naidu requesting him to reveal the attempts to identify non-Hindus working TTD and its affiliated institutions.

Dear Sri B R Naidu Garu: Subject: Can you provide information about your attempts to identify Christian employees and transfer them.        Global Hindu Heritage Foundation expressed its appreciation to The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board which has passed a resolution to remove all non-Hindu employees from the organization. You also emphasized that only individuals practicing the Hindu faith should be involved in the temple’s sacred duties. You also said that "This resolution aligns with the spiritual and religious sentiments of devotees, who expect the temple administration to be run by those who share the faith." You also announced, “We have also decided to identify unauthorized and unlicensed shops in Tirumala and take appropriate action against them.”      Chief Minister Naidu had earlier said that non-Hindu staff would be transferred to other government departments to “protect the sanctity of the temple town”. 1)    On February 1, 2025, you identified 18 Christian employees working at TTD and other affiliated institutions “as practicing and participating in non-Hindu religious activities and also participating in Hindu religious fairs, festivals and functions conducted by TTD, which impacts the sanctity, sentiments of crores of Hindu devotees.” Thereby TTD barred them from participating in religious functions of TTD until further orders.  QUESTIONS: a) Why were they not terminated from their jobs?  b) You requested the Chief Engineer to transfer them from such religiously sensitive places immediately.  Where will they be transferred? Why should TTD take that responsibility to transfer? c) Don’t you think TTD will be rewarding them for lying?  2)    TTD identified 18 non-Hindus working at TTD. As you are aware that Global Hindu Heritage Foundation submitted 16 names working BRRD hospital to Dr. Anil Singhal in 2020, Y V Subba Reddy in 2020 and your office in February 2025.  The names you submitted matched only two names we provided as non-Hindu employees working. Then GHHF submitted 14 names of suspected Christians working in the hospital creating havoc to Hindu nurses and requested you to investigate. So far, no response from your office. QUESATION: Can you investigate those 14 those Christians and let us know your decision on these Christian employees? 3)    GHHF submitted a letter titled “How do we identify the concealed Christians working in TTD” on Marcy 21, 2025. No response from your office as to what action is taken to address the concealed Christians. QUESTION: Can you respond whether TTD has taken any steps to identify these concealed Christians, or any other steps taken to identify the concealed Christians working in TTD and its institutions? 4)    Global Hindu Heritage Foundation sent a letter requesting you to give ULTIMATUM to all TTD employees to reveal their religion. If anybody finds lying after they revealed their faith, they should be terminated immediately. TTD should not take any responsibility to transfer them to any other government jobs. Lying should not be rewarded with a new job.  a.    If you set the trend of finding jobs for these liars, you will have a host of many people lying knowing that TTD will find their new jobs even if they have lied. b.     Any information you can provide about your attempts identify concealed Christians would be appreciated. The longer we keep them the more damage they are likely to do to our Sanatana Dharma and to the sanctity of TTD. It is the mission of every Christian to convert all Hindus since they believe us to be SINNERS. They will keep doing their conversion missionary uninterrupted if we do not identify and remove them immediately.      GHHF would be grateful for your response addressing these issues and provide the information regarding your efforts to identify Christians working at TTD and its affiliate institutions.  
10 Apr 2025

Sooryagayathri Live Concert in Frisco on May 3, 2025. A Celebration of Devotional Music.

Multilingual Musical experience rendition in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Sanskrit and Hindi Centennial Auditorium Centennial High School Coit Road, Frisco, TX  75035 Experience an enchanting evening of divine melodies as Sooryagayathri, the young musical prodigy known for her soulful renditions of Bhajans and classical compositions, performs live in concert! Prepare to be mesmerized by Sooryagayathri’s angelic voice, as she brings to life timeless devotional classics, Sanskrit shlokas, and compositions of legendary saints. Her serene yet powerful singing has touched the hearts of millions worldwide, and this live concert promises to be a soul-stirring musical journey. What to Expect:  A Divine Musical Experience – Immerse yourself in bhajans, keerthanas, and Vedic chants. Spiritual Awakening Through Music – Find peace and devotion in every note. Live Accompaniment by Talented Musicians – Traditional instruments enhancing the experience. A Gathering of Devotees & Music Lovers – Join like-minded souls in celebration. Sooryagayathri’s voice transcends generations, bringing the beauty of Indian classical and devotional music to audiences across the globe. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness her magical performance LIVE! Limited seats available! Book your tickets now and secure your place at this divine musical event!  
09 Apr 2025

[GHHF] Mangal Pandey was hanged for his refusal to disrespect Hindu Dharma and for respecting Gau Mata.

Global Hindu Heritage Foundation conducts more than 175 Bala Samskar Kendras in nine different states in Bharat and Bangladesh. Our utmost wish is to educate our children about the national heroes who sacrificed their lives to protect the culture and traditions during eight hundred years of Muslim and British rule.  If we carefully observe the country's freedom movement, one thing becomes clear to all of us. They fought not only to drive out foreign invaders but also to uphold the culture and customs of this country. Foreign Muslim invaders and foreign Christian invaders not only robbed us but also disrespected our cultural roots and committed many atrocities. This sparked a large-scale rebellion among the general public. The first Sepoy Mutiny movement in the country's freedom movement is proof of that. The British recruited Indians as soldiers with the money of Indians, enslaved Indians, and ruled them. Thus, many Indians served as sepoys in the British army. Many of them did that work willingly. But when the cow, which is highly revered by Indians, was killed, and the Indian sepoys were told to use the fat in their gun bullets, their dormant religious and cultural roots awakened and made them fight against the British government. "Looking at it this way, there is no doubt that the reason for the rebellion of the sepoys, which is considered to be the starting point of the country's freedom struggle, was the cow." Mangal Pandey was born on 19 July 1827 as the son of Diwakar Pandey of Nagwad in Uttar Pradesh. In his childhood, he refused to study science and studied surgery instead. Mangal Pandey served as a sepoy in the 34th Bengal Regiment in the British Army. The British used to give the sepoys bullets made by applying cow fat. Those bullets explode only if you bite them with your mouth and remove the skin. Reluctant to use bullets coated with cow fat, the self-respect that had been dormant in him rose, so he gathered his fellow soldiers and raised his voice of contempt against the British government. He killed two British officers and started a rebellion. With the spirit of military rebellion, many heroes like Jhansi Lakshmi Bai, Maratha Peshwa Nanasaheb, and Tantia Tope, who had been waiting for an opportunity until then, fought against the East India Company. After that, the British suppressed the movement with a large army and imprisoned Mangal Pandey, who was hanged on 8 April 1857. Remembering Mangal Pandey means remembering all those military heroes who fought for the pride of the country and the cow. It is truly shameful for today's generation, born in this land where people fought for the cow and for Dharma, to live in an independent India where millions of cow mothers are being killed around them, and attacks on Dharma and temples are being carried out as if nothing has happened. There is a great need to make today's generation aware of Dharma and the country and prepare them as soldiers who fight for them. Moral things to learn from the story: 1. Inspiration of sacrifice: Stories of heroes who sacrificed their lives for freedom give us strength and courage. We should be ready to make any sacrifice for Dharma and the country. 2. Responsibility of today's generation: We need courage and inspiration to fight against the injustices and atrocities around us without complacency. 3. Unity: This is the message that if we are united, we can face any powerful enemy. 4. One's inspiration is a guide for another: Mangal Pandey's rebellion and sacrifice influenced other leaders and people. The good deeds and brave actions we do can be an inspiration to others. Suggestion for teachers: Things to teach children through this story: 1. We should put aside personal interests and stand up for society and the country. 2. We should have the determination to fight even when faced with many insults. 3. Like Mangal Pandey, we should stand up without fear when facing injustice. 4. We should think about what we are doing today to uphold Dharma and fight if necessary. How to discuss this story with children: 1. What did Mangal Pandey consider more important than his life? 2. What quality did Mangal Pandey teach you in this story? 3. What services would you like to do for the country and Dharma? What would you do if you had to? 4. Why did Mangal Pandey rebel against the British government? Your donations are appreciated. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1350}}
08 Apr 2025