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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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Harihara and Bukka Raya: The Saviors of ancient India
Introduction Hakka was the first ruler of the famous kingdom of Vijayanagar and Bukka his brother, the second ruler. They opposed the mighty Sultan of Delhi and brought unity and freedom to south India. They were great not only as warriors but also as rulers. Hakka and Bukka were the first kings of the Vijayanagar…
Tenali Ramakrishna Story from birth to becoming a Jester
Introduction Countless stories are told about the wit and the wisdom of Ramakrishna. A poor orphan in his boyhood, he rose to be the favorite adviser of a powerful king. A scholar and a poet, Ramakrishna exposed superstition and stupid pride to ridicule. Both men and animals weep. But, only the man laughs. Laughter brings…
Who was Jagadish Chandra Bose?
Introduction The great biologist, who showed those plants, too can feel in their own way. He saved money: he bought a small laboratory and built his equipment, and scientists in Europe and America wondered at his discoveries. A true patriot and a great man. He is still relevant that Google dedicated a day’s doodle with…
C Rajagopalachari: Biography of the first Governor-General
Introduction A leader, gifted with amazing intellectual brilliance. He gave up his lucrative law practice for the sake of the country. He said and did what he thought was right, with no fear of displeasing the people and the leaders. From the Presidentship of town municipality to the Governor- Generalship of Free India, he bestowed…
Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray: Story and Chemical Inventions
Introduction An Indian scientist who won fame in many countries. Eighty years ago he began the manufacture of medicines in India. A great teacher, he gave his salary to students interested in science. A great man and a true patriot. A Professor of Chemistry at the University. A pioneer in the field of the pharmaceutical…
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee: Author of Anandamath, other books
Introduction One of the greatest novelists of India who gave the people the sacred ‘mantra’- Vande Mataram.’ The Bengali Novel practically began with him. He also wrote philosophical works, which stimulated independent thinking. Bankim Chandra Vande Mataram Sujalam Sujhalam Malayajasheetalam Sasyashyamalam Mataram There is hardly an Indian who is not familiar with this National Song. Possibly, most…
Lala Lajpat Rai: Biography of an Indian Freedom Fighter
Introduction A great national leader who came to be called the Lion of Punjab. Worked tirelessly to improve education, to promote unity among Hindus and to reform society. His clarion call and glorious life inspired the nation. The Lathis of the servants of British imperialism cruelly cut his life short. It was the evening of…
Biography of Bal Gangadhar Tilak: A Lion who united Indians
Introduction Before knowing the history of Bal Gangadhar Tilak, please have a look at the below trailer of a movie. It covers most of the important events visually. Swaraj is my birthright, thundered Tilak, the Lion of India. He founded schools and published newspapers, all for his motherland. He rotted in a distant jail at…
Sister Nivedita: A biography of Swami Vivekananda’s student
Introduction Young Margaret Nobel came under the spell of Swami Vivekananda. She came from distant Ireland to India to serve the people of this land. She was given the name of ‘Nivedita’ as one dedicated to God. She became a teacher to little children and their mothers. When plague or famine or flood-ravaged the land…
Info on Madan Lal Dhingra, a historical freedom fighter
Introduction Dhingra died young but his life was one of heroisms and glory. In London, the heart of the British Empire, he killed an enemy of India. He died gladly for his country. You have heard of the city of London, haven’t you? It is the capital of England. It is a very attractive city…
Sadguru Ram Singh Kuka: Biography, Kuka Movement, Followers
Introduction Ram Singh was a religious leader and a good preceptor. He preached purity of body and purity of mind. He himself practiced both. He opposed lavish spending at marriages and taught people to help the poor. When the British began to strengthen their Empire by sowing the seeds of quarrel among the people of…
Ram Manohar Lohia: Biography, Contribution, and Socialism
Introduction The socialist leader of a fearless and dynamic personality. Both before independence and in free India he went to prison several times for the sake of the people. A man of rare scholarship and independent thought, he toiled to create a society that would ensure justice to the poor, the backward and women. It…
Khudiram Bose’s story till Fasi, the first hero’s sacrifice
Introduction It was this hero who threw the first bomb on the British who were crushing India. Even while at school, he was attracted towards the sacred words ‘Vande Mataram’ (I bow to Mother India!) and plunged into the war of independence. The boy of sixteen defied the police. At the age of nineteen, he…
Poet Kalidasa’s story and his Works and Poems with Videos
Introduction One of the greatest poets and dramatists in Sanskrit. His chronicle of the kings of the Raghu clan (‘Raghuvamsha’), the great play. ‘Shakuntala’ and other works depict, through many great characters, the highest ideals of life as seen by the ancient people of Bharat. There are hundreds of languages in the world. However, great…
Narayana Guru: Story, Quotes from Chempazhanthy with Images
Introduction The saint-reformer, who led a quiet but significant social revolution. A champion of the humble and the downtrodden, he gave the watchwords: “One people, One Dharma, One God for all men.” To Indians, the word Guru (Teacher) (read more about an article on Guru and Guru Purnima Speech here) is a very sacred one….
Tatia Tope, Rani Laxmi Bai’s fight against the Britishers
Introduction A hero of the fight for freedom in 1857. His very name made the mighty English general’s tremble. Deceived by his friend, he faced death like a hero, for the sake of his country. Tatia Tope The British troops had pitched their tents on the parade grounds near the fort of Shivpuri, 75 miles from…
Vedanta Deshika: Story, Works, and Poems, with Video Clips
Introduction A great scholar and saint who lived about six hundred years ago. His personality was a blend of immense scholarship and a matching devotion to God. Love for mankind marked his eventful life; and he was full of piety and humility, despite his high scholastic accomplishments. He turned down patronage, money, and honors, which…
18 Ancient Indian Cooking Utensils in a Traditional Kitchen
Indian food has been referred to as very tasty food. This did not come by, just like that. The food prepared, is process intensive and has a holistic approach. By holistic we mean that It has to be followed the way it has to be There are divine hands working behind in cooking such tasty…
Ethics and Anger: Story of Chanakya fighting for freedom
Introduction He vowed to dethrone the haughty king who was harassing the people of the land. After fulfilling that vow, he made Chandragupta, the Emperor. He brought Amatya Rakshasa from the enemy camp to serve as Chandragupta’s Prime minister. His ‘Arthashastra’ is a classic of statecraft and is reverently studied even in Europe and elsewhere….
Ramprasad Bismil – Family, Poems, Death in his Biography
Introduction A brave revolutionary who gave up his life smilingly for the sake of the Motherland. He was persecuted by an enraged foreign government, hunted by the police and betrayed by fellow workers. And yet he lit the fire of revolution to burn down the slavery. He was the brave leader of the Kakori Rail Dacoity…
Ashfaqulla Khan a friend, a poet, and a freedom fighter
Introduction The Pathan patriot who kissed the hangman’s noose with the name of Allah on his lips. A youth endowed with a body of iron and a will of steel, he dedicated everything to the service of India and of freedom and challenged the cunning strength of the colonial empire. It was December 19, 1927….
Kharavela – Biography of an Underrated king of Kalinga
Introduction A great king of Kalinga who ruled twenty-one centuries ago. Coming to the throne when the state was in distress, he brought confidence and self-respect to the people. And he refused to join hands with a foreign army against an Indian prince. Watch the video below: This incident took place, long, long ago about…
Bharata Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya detailed Biography
Introduction One of the makers of modern India. ‘MV’ was a genius. Perfectly honest and devoted to his work, he set new standards of efficiency. This is the story of a poor boy that became the Grand Old Man of India. Google came up with this doodle on his birthday which is also referred to…
Mahabharat Abhimanyu Story from Subhadra’s Pregnancy
Introduction The matchless youth who won immortality by his shining heroism in the mighty enemies, ranks, this warrior, barely sixteen, became the sheet anchor of Pandavas. “It is as though a herd of elephants humbled a lion’s cub; as if several snakes together killed the young one of a Garuda’ (Golden eagle) – so wailed…