Maharashtra/Nagpur: RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat, sharing memories of the Emergency, said that RSS volunteers used to recite the RSS prayer daily in jail during the Emergency.
On Saturday, Dr. Bhagwat released the RSS prayer soundtrack at the Dr. Hedgewar Smriti Mandir in the Reshimbagh area of Nagpur. Musician Rahul Ranade, organizer Harish Mimani, Chitale Group of Industries Director Indranil Chitale, and other dignitaries attended the event. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Bhagwat said, "The RSS prayer is the RSS's collective resolution. Volunteers recite it daily. Each volunteer has a personal resolution, but 'what we all have to do together' is expressed in the RSS prayer." The words, from the line "Namaste Sada Vatsale Matribhoomi..." to "Bharat Mata Ki Jai," symbolize collective sentiments. The prayer does not ask for anything from Mother India; it only utters her blessings and rights. "Whoever asks, asks God; for the Mother, he only expresses his respect for her."
Memories of the Emergency
During the Emergency, the police arrested many volunteers. Some of them were regular and some were irregular. A volunteer released on parole, while meeting the Sarsanghchalak, said, "We get the opportunity to pray every day in jail. Compared to this, the regular work of the branch was a little difficult."
He explained that the Sangh's prayer symbolizes self-confidence and dedication. Volunteers who pray regularly for many years become completely ingrained in it.
The Journey of Sanskrit Prayer
The first form of the Sangh's prayer was the Bhaavna. Later, it was put into words and its meaning was determined. Initially, there were Marathi and Hindi prayers, but at the all-India level, it was composed in Sanskrit. "Bhide Master, who was a Sangh volunteer and a Sanskrit scholar, put that feeling into words," Dr. Bhagwat said.
Musical Prayer for Communication
At the event, musician Rahul Ranade said that the Sangha prayer is based on Bharat Mata. He mentioned that the prayer was composed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of London. "This was a special reason, because after 85 years, British artists played Bharat Mata. I felt it would give the Sangha prayer the proper respect," Ranade said.
The prayer was sung by renowned singer Shankar Mahadevan and other singers, providing significant support to the program. The program was conducted by Ashutosh Adoni, while the vote of thanks was given by Indranil Chitale.
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