Women must be prepared to protect the Nation & Dharma : Ms Kranti Petkar (of HJS)

Pune (Maharashtra) – In today’s times, it is necessary for women to receive Dharmashikshan (Education on Dharma) and self-defence training, and be prepared to protect the Nation & Dharma. One should stop the blind imitation of Western culture and practise sadhana while following our great Hindu culture. Various kinds of threats are active in society today, and the crisis has reached our doorstep; therefore, we must remain alert and be prepared to face it. These views were expressed by Ms Kranti Petkar (of the Ranragini Wing of the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti).

She was speaking at a Hindu Sammelan organised by the Sakal Hindu Samaj in Peth (Ambegaon).

Guidance of other speakers

Mr Anil Chodhen (A retired military officer, and District Co-Contact Head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in Pune), emphasised the need to bring those who have undergone religious conversion back to the Hindu fold. He also shared experiences from his military service in Sri Lanka.

HBP Kirtankar Bajirao Maharaj Bangar narrated some lesser-known incidents from the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He urged youth, women and senior citizens to follow the ideals of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Special features of the training and programme

• Representatives of various Hindu organisations including Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), Bajrang Dal, Sanatan Sanstha, Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, Varkari Sampradaya, Swami Samartha Sampradaya, and ISKCON participated in the Sammelan.
• The programme began with a Gram Pradakshina, followed by Naam-sankirtan conducted by ISKCON. This was followed by the worship of Gau-mata and the recitation of Atharvashirsha. The programme was conducted by HBP Amit Maharaj Katale.