🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
Memory as Power – Rekhe’s Vedic Marathon
Shri Devavruta Rekhe’s fifty-day recitation of the Vedas in Danda Krama is more than ritual; it is a reminder of what Bharata once valued — memory as discipline, precision, and inner strength. For millennia, our civilisation trained minds to hold vast knowledge: Vedic intonations, oral epics, stotras, koshas, and formulae. This was not rote; it was mastery. Colonial education dismissed memorization as inferior, eroding a cultural practice that sharpened intellect and resilience. Ironically, neuroscience now affirms what tradition knew — memorization builds focus, recall, and cognitive stamina. Rekhe’s achievement is the intellectual equivalent of a marathon: not for utility, but for transformation. The Vedas do not seek validation; the reciter expands his mind. In celebrating him, we honour the revival of a civilisational strength — memory as a doorway to genius and spirit.
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Farmers’ Aid and the Missing Gratitude
Union Minister of State for Agriculture Ramnath Thakur recently informed Parliament that ₹26,000 crore has been distributed to three crore farmers in Maharashtra, resolving their grievances fully. This is a significant achievement, yet it has gone largely unnoticed. In contrast, past leaders loudly proclaimed massive packages of ₹70,000 crore, though only a fraction—₹8,000 crore—reached Maharashtra’s farmers. Today, despite direct and substantial relief, neither farmer unions nor self-proclaimed farmer leaders have acknowledged the effort. Complaints and demands dominate discourse, but gratitude remains absent. A society that never recognizes support risks eroding public sympathy for its farmers. Acknowledgment of genuine assistance is not about politics; it is about fairness. Farmers must learn that expressing thanks strengthens their moral standing and reshapes public perception. Truth remains truth, however inconvenient.
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The Tone of Political Criticism
In Gangakhed constituency, MLA Ratnakar Gutte’s sharp attack on Dhananjay Munde has stirred debate. Both leaders belong to the OBC community, yet one OBC leader targeting another with such harsh words raises questions about the level of discourse in politics. Munde’s name has recently faced criticism from multiple quarters — his first wife Karuna Munde publicly voiced disapproval, and Pankaja Munde remarked she should not be called his sister, a statement that carried its own implications. Once hailed as a star campaigner for the NCP, he now finds himself sidelined from election rallies. This decline in stature is telling, but criticism must maintain dignity. Political rivalry should not descend into personal attacks. Leaders, regardless of party or background, must uphold restraint and respect in public discourse.
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The Weight of Fadnavis’ Authority
Ajit Pawar once faced political backlash for his casual remarks about farmers, a reminder that words in public life carry consequences. Unlike Pawar, Devendra Fadnavis operates in a space where even offhand comments can reshape political equations. His authority, backed firmly by Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, ensures that his voice holds weight both in Delhi and Maharashtra. History shows that those who attempt to undermine his position — whether through humor, sarcasm, or direct challenge — often face repercussions. Fadnavis’ stature is such that allies and rivals alike tread carefully. For leaders like Shinde or Pawar, even playful defiance risks destabilizing their own standing. With his organizational skill, Fadnavis could easily engineer new alignments, cutting wings of opponents. In Maharashtra politics, his dominance remains undeniable.
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Trees, Tradition, and Misinformation
The Tapovan land, gifted largely by Mahant Narayandas Maharaj, has long been reserved for the Kumbh Mela and holds deep religious significance. Recent controversies over tree cutting reveal how misinformation clouds public discourse. Not all trees are ecologically beneficial; fast-growing foreign species like rain tree, eucalyptus, acacia, and kashid disrupt local ecosystems, absorb excessive groundwater, and fail to prevent soil erosion. For this reason, forest departments routinely prune or remove such species while protecting native trees. Authorities have clarified that large indigenous trees will not be cut, only invasive species managed. Yet some voices misrepresent this as indiscriminate destruction, triggering public emotion. True environmentalism requires scientific understanding, not slogans. Preserving native ecology while respecting cultural traditions is the balance needed, and misleading narratives only harm that effort.
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