“Even after India became free, the condition never changed for Swatantryaveer Savarkar. He spent major part of his life in prison before independence and after India’s freedom too. Those who have developed the thought process can only get convinced by the thoughts of Savarkar. Most people who talk against Savarkar have not understood him. They are opposing him just because they want to take a stand against him. Some things are not to be said, they are to be understood,” said noted thinker and writer Dr Sachchidanand Shevde. He was speaking at a programme organised jointly by Samvedana Pariwar Sanstha and The Blind Relief Association at the latter’s premises to mark the occasion of the birth anniversary of Swatantraveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and his escape from Andaman Cellular Jail.

 

The topic of the lecture was 'Swatantryaveer V D Savarkar: Ek Vyaktivedh'. Dr Shevde explained the roots of independence-minded personality of Savarkar. Dr Shevde presented the personality of Swatantraveer Savarkar in a characteristic manner. “Savarkar had both intelligence and wisdom in his personality. Talent is necessary for poetry and wisdom is necessary for ideological rituals and oratory. One needs to study his poetic talent. He was 11 when he wrote short poetry describing Sawai Madhavrao.

 

While effectively handling most of the literature types in Marathi language, he also composed poem on Krantiveer Chapekar brothers. During his fight for freedom, Savarkar did not allow the poet in him to die,” explained Dr Shevde.

“The 26-page preface penned by Savarkar to the biography of Italian revolutionary leader Mazzini tells the whole story. Then youngsters had learned the preface by heart. It was probably the first example of preface of a book becoming so popular. At this time, President of The Blind Relief Association Makrand Pandharipande, Sagar Kotwaliwale of Samvedana were present. Chinmayi Nikam, a student sung a song 'Anaadi Me...Anant Me' of Swatantryaveer Savarkar. Dr Sumeet Kathale conducted the proceedings. Shruti Baiwar sung ‘Vande Mataram’.