An intense emotion pierces through the night sky even as the barrage of stimulated eloquence from former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee opens up newer, glistening layers around the great life ofVeerVinayak Damodar Savarkar. Moved by the eminence of the personality of Veer Savarkar, Atalji continues to peel off more layers, uncovering the magnificent persona of the‘Rashtra Purush’ who conceptualised a nation centred on the foundation built through peace, co-operation, knowledge, bravery and transparency. There is a judicious striking of similarity between Savarkar and elements (Tatva), arguments (Tark), youth (Tarunya), glory (Tej), sacrifice (Tyaag) and penance (Tap). These qualities, elaborated by Atalji, define Veer Savarkar.

 

These qualities judge the great man. These qualities call for total reverence to the great son of the soil. Veer Savarkar, the epitome of a strong will and nationalist values, is a hero who goes beyond the political battles fought over his name and legacy. His impeccable contribution to the fight against antagonist, brutal and colonial forces is not a thing to be seen through parochial lenses. It needs to be understood from the point of view of an unwavering freedom fighter, whose fight for India’s independence remains exemplary.

 

The qualities that built the dedicated life need to be respected for the sweat and blood put in by an entire family whose dream centred only around ‘Abhinav Bharat’ -- a nation free from the baggage of social injustice and dogmatism. His idea of ‘Hindutva’ needs be hailed, discussed, deliberated and implemented by all for breaking the shackles of following a particular religion and doing away with the confined notions of communalism and skewed secularism. It is time the social reformer, the social moulder, the visionary leader, the forward thinker, the no-nonsense fighter is celebrated for the amazing qualities he practised in a life that was, is and will remain extraordinary. It is time the great son of the nation, whose idea of a compassionate India, is freed from the narrow concepts of politics. It is time Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar is celebrated as an ideology -- progressive and unbiased.