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Every blog post from the Pakka Patriot library — 156 stories of history, culture, heroes, and the land we love.
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Biography of Meera Bai: A princess to a devotee, Bhakti Cult
Introduction One of the greatest devotees of Lord Krishna. The daughter of a prince and the daughter-in-law of a prince, she gave up everything and faced persecution. Her songs live on the lips of people to this day. Sree Giridhar aage nachungi nach nach piva rasik rizhavu, premi jan ko jachungi prem, preeti ke bandh…
Jhansi Rani Lakshmi Bai, the biography of a masculine queen
Introduction The great heroine of the First war of India Freedom. She lived for only twenty-two years. She became a widow in her eighteenth year. Jhansi, of which she was the queen, was in the grip of the cunning, cruel British. She was the embodiment of patriotism, self-respect, and heroism. She was the queen of…
Biography of Swami Vivekananda, the valiant monk of India
Introduction The valiant monk who proclaimed in America the greatness of Hinduism and of Indian culture at a time when the West regarded India as a land of barbarians. The beloved disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. He was the living embodiment of sacrifice and dedicated his life to the country and yearned for the progress…
Information about Basavanna through biography with images
Introduction The revolutionary who taught that right conduct is heaven. He declared that work is worship and taught the ideals of simple living and the equality of all men. And he practiced what he preached. Do not steal, Do not kill. Do not utter lies; Do not lose your temper. Do not detest others; Do…
Life history of Ramanujacharya: A selfless Srivaishnava Guru
Introduction The chief exponent of the Vishishtadvaita school of Vedanta and a great social reformer. “If I can bring deliverance to so many, I do not mind being condemned to hell,” he said and spread his spiritual message to even the lowliest of classes of people. He established the Yatiraja Math and the Cheluvanarayanaswami temple…
Sir CV Raman’s Biography: The first Asian Nobel Prize winner
Introduction The genius who won the Nobel Prize for Physics, with simple equipment barely worth Rs. 300. He was the first Asian scientist to win the Nobel Prize. He was a man of boundless curiosity and a lively sense of humor. His spirit of inquiry and devotion to science laid the foundations for scientific research…
Goswami Tulsidas: Biography of a Saint Poet from Bhakti Cult
Introduction The great poet who composed the ‘Ramacharita Manasa’. His boyhood was one of poverty and suffering; but yet he became a great scholar. One word spoken by his wife brought him a realization of his true goal; he became a devotee of Lord Sri Rama. And this poet-saint showed thousands of people the way…
Biography of Sant Namdev, the enlightened being who saw god
Introduction Namdev, who lived during the end of the 13th century and the first half of the 14th in Western Bharat, is one of the country’s best-known saint poets. A contemporary and associate of Jnanadeva and other great mystics, Namdev lived in constant communion with Lord Panduranga. Hundreds of ‘Abhangs’ (devotional songs) composed by him…
Biography of Lal Bahadur Shastri, the heroic Prime Minister
Introduction Small of stature, simple and soft-spoken, Lal Bahadur proved to be one of the heroes of the history of India. A great general in Gandhi’s army of peaceful soldiers of freedom. He became the symbol of India’s valor and self-respect. The 27th of May 1964, is an unforgettable day in the history of India….
Biography of Rajmata & Veermata Jijabai, mother of Shivaraje
Introduction The mother of Shivaji who was the protector of the country as well as religion. She was the guide who shaped his mind from his early years. She was the embodiment of self-respect. That great mother suffered in silence and became a source of inspiration to her heroic son. Is there anyone in India…
Madam Cama: The first patriot to unfurl Indian flag abroad
Introduction The fiery patriot who first unfurled India’s flag at an international assembly. She turned away from a life of luxury and lived an exile to serve her country. And the mighty British Government grew afraid of her. Morea! That was the name of the ship. She had the good fortune to carry the brave…
Birbal Sahni: Story of a bright student to a Paleobotanist
Introduction A great scientist who lived only for knowledge. He declined high posts. He was a genius who shone in several spheres. He was a great teacher and a great man. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was free India’s first Minister of Education. He invited a reputed scientist to become a secretary to the Government in…
Ashoka the Great: A Story of a Great King to Buddhist Monk
Introduction The Wheel, which adorns the flag of free India, has kept its memory green. Lord of a vast empire, after a great victory on the battlefield he grew sick of violence and took an oath never to fight again. He was an ideal ruler. He strove to carry to other lands the light he…
Biography of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron man of India
Introduction India’s Man of Steel. He used to earn thousands of rupees every month as a lawyer. But he gave up his practice in order to fight for the freedom of the country. As a leader of the farmers he forced the mighty British Government to accept defeat. He was sent to prison. As the…
Ram Mohan Roy: A biography on the social reformer of India
Introduction Raja Rammohan Roy has come to be called the ‘Maker of Modern India’. Without giving up what was good and noble in the past, he laid the foundations for a great future. He put an end to the horrible custom of burning the living wife with the dead husband. He was a great scholar…
Vidyaranya Swami: Biography of a saint who built Vijayanagara
Introduction A great and famous saint who is known as the founder of Karnataka. When people had lost all hope, he provided inspiration to Hakka and Bukka who tilled the people with hope and courage. He adorned the Sharada Peetha (also read about Adi Shankaracharya here) of Sringeri. He strove to strong then the foundations…
The Story of Satya Harishchandra Katha with full movie
Introduction With his vow to remain truthful at all times, Harischandra successfully faced the rigorous challenge posed by Vishwamitra. Though a king he sacrificed everything he had at the altar of truth, including his Kingdom, and even his life and son. He took so lowly a job as that of the guard at burial ground;…
Homi Bhabha: Biography, Research, Inventions, Inspiration
Introduction The architect of Nuclear Science in Modern India. His farsightedness, powers of organization, and the encouragement and guidance young scientists received from him, these built up an invaluable asset for scientific work in India. He was a painter and worshipped the beauty of Nature. Science and art both enriched his mind and life. He…
Biography of Samarth Ramdas Swami with Dohe extracts
Introduction Shivaji’s preceptor and guide, Ramadas imparted to him the message that until we fulfill the required duty towards the motherland, we should not think of the other world. By means of his religious discourses and kirtans, he provided succor and guidance to thousands. The night was calm and serene. That night there was a…
Historic information about Keladi Rani Chennamma with Images
Introduction She ruled over a small state, Keladi, for twenty-five years (1671-1696) but proved herself a great and heroic queen. She protected the kingdom when her husband failed in his duty. And she faced the wrath of the mighty Aurangazeb and gave shelter to Rajaram, Shivaji’s son. She was the Queen of an ancient State….
About Satyendranath Bose, who worked with Einstein
Introduction A renowned Indian scientist. He developed a new branch of physics. He worked with Albert Einstein, Madame Curie and other scientists of world renown. He was a veteran teacher revered by his students for his affection, discipline and methodical work. Some students love mathematics. What are the maximum marks they score in it? It…
Madan Mohan Malaviya: A biography of teacher of the Nation
Introduction The founder of Benares Hindu University. His boyhood was spent in utter poverty. By his scholarship, pure life and selflessness he won such respect that he collected more than thirteen million rupees for the University. He was the tireless exponent of the greatness of India and her culture. It is the good fortune of…
Biography of Nandalal Bose and his famous Paintings
Introduction A celebrated painter of modern India. A genius who was admired in many countries. His was an attractive personality, which combined boundless learning and a unique genius with unaffected modesty and gentle humor. Mahatma Gandhi used to call Rabindranath Tagore ‘Gurudev’. To Tagore, Gandhiji was ‘Bapu’. They were great friends and they respected each…
Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve Biography
Introduction Maharshi Karve lived for a hundred and four years. After he completed his education he pledged his life to the service to others. He chose poverty and walked the path strewn with criticism and opposition; he wiped others, tears, he brought education, equality, honor, and joy into the lives of many people. There was…