When Veer Savarkar was punished in freedom struggle, he was handcuffed like a chip in jail: PM
Dehu: “The Shila Temple of Dehu is not only a center of devotion but also paves the way for India’s cultural future. I thank the Temple Trust and all the devotees for rebuilding this sacred place. We are proud to be one of the oldest living cultures in the world. Saints like Tukaram have played a vital role in the life of a national hero like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. When Veer Savarkar was punished in the freedom struggle, he used to call Tukaramji’s Abhang in jail and play handcuffs like a chipli, ”said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Dehut Shila Mandir was inaugurated today under the auspices of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Saint Tukaramja is still aware of his kindness, compassion and service in the form of his ‘Abhangas’, asserted Narendra Modi. Tukoba’s abhangas have inspired our generations. That which does not perish, that which lasts, and that which pertains to time, is intact. Modi said that Tukobaraya’s abhangs are eternal.
Satsang of saints is rare in human life
Narendra Modi said, “It is said in our scriptures that satsang of saints is rare in human life. With the grace of the saints, the realization of God takes place automatically. Today I feel the same way when I come to the holy shrine of Dehu. The Shila Temple of Dehu is not only a center of devotion but also paves the way for India’s cultural future. I thank the temple trust and all the devotees for rebuilding this sacred place ”.
India is eternal, because India is the land of saints
“We are proud to be one of the oldest living cultures in the world. The credit for this goes to the saint tradition of India, to the sages of India. India is eternal, because India is the land of saints. In every age, some great soul has come down to guide our country and society. Today, the birth anniversary of Saint Kabir Das is being celebrated all over the country ”.
Saints like Tukaram played a vital role in the life of Shivaji Maharaj
“Saint Tukaramja’s awareness of kindness, compassion and service is still there in the form of his ‘Abhangas’. These abhangas have inspired our generations. That which does not perish, that which lasts, and that which pertains to time, is intact. Saints like Tukaram have played a vital role in the life of a national hero like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. When Veer Savarkar was punished in the freedom struggle, in jail he used to play Tukaramji’s Abhang and play handcuffs like Chipli ”
Development and heritage will go hand in hand
“Today we have a responsibility to keep alive our ancient identity and traditions to strengthen our national unity. Therefore, I assure you that today, when modern technology and infrastructure are becoming synonymous with India’s development, both development and heritage go hand in hand. “
