‘Conch of Bravery’ resounds in Durg : Over 1,000 youth pledge to protect the Nation & Dharma

Participants during a practical demonstration

Durg (Chhattisgarh) – “Whenever our mothers, sisters, and Dharma faced a crisis, our great national heroes countered it with immense bravery and valor. The current situation is equally challenging. Today, there is a dire need for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to be born in every household to protect our Nation & Dharma,” said Shrimant Mudhoji Raje Bhosale, a descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

He was addressing the 2-day ‘Shaurya Jagruti Prashikshan Shivir’ jointly organised by the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti and Vedic Gurukul Welfare Foundation. The Shivir witnessed the enthusiastic participation of over 1,000 youth from various Districts, who took a solemn pledge to protect themselves, their Dharma, and the Nation.

The Shivir focused on empowering youth not just intellectually but also physically. Chief Trainer Mr Niranjan Chodankar and his team trained the participants in Karate, Lathi-kathi (Stick wielding), and Nunchaku. Easy and effective self-defense techniques to handle difficult situations were taught through live demonstrations.

Key points from the speeches of Dignitaries

Mr Gajendra Yadav (Education Minister, Chhattisgarh) : Just as Rajmata Jijau empowered child Shivaji with the knowledge of ‘Shastra’ (Weapons) and ‘Shaastra’ (Scriptures) to lay the foundation of Hindavi Swarajya, we need to awaken that same spirit in every youth today. A strong body combined with strong will-power is essential to keep our Nation and families safe.

Mr Prabal Pratap Judev (Senior BJP Leader) : To protect Sanatan Dharma, it is mandatory for today’s youth to have knowledge of Scriptures as well as weapons. Seeing the enthusiasm of these youth gives me confidence that Sanatan is in safe hands.

Pujya Ashok Patrikar (Sanatan Sanstha’s Saint) (Photo on left) : With physical strength, spiritual strength is equally important. One should chant ‘Shriram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram’ daily to increase spiritual power. We must not tolerate injustice anymore but resist it.

Mr Sunil Ghanwat (State Organiser, Hindu Janajagruti Samiti) : Leftist and anti-national forces are trying to make our youth bereft of valour. We must remain vigilant against this. Learning self-defense is the first step towards national defense.

Support from Law Enforcement : Durg SP Mr Vijay Agarwal and DSP Mrs Bharti Markam educated the trainees about self-defense laws, assuring them, “If you take steps for self-defense within the legal framework, the law will stand firmly with you.”

Advocate Ashish Sharma (Founder of Vedic Gurukul Welfare Foundation) highlighted that the Gurukul imparts education along with values and safety training, which has led to a 40% increase in the academic performance of students.