A seminar focusing on the novel Anandamath by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee was organized on Friday at the Pravasi Bhawan in New Delhi by the All India Literary Council. The event was chaired by Vinod Babbar, the president of Indraprastha Sahitya Bharati, with Sarika Kalra, the head of the Southern Division, facilitating the discussions. The vote of thanks was delivered by Sanjeev Sinha, the central office secretary of the All India Literary Council.
During the seminar, Manoj Kumar, the national organization secretary of the All India Literary Council, expressed that Anandamath has established the tangible form of Mother India and proclaimed the slogan 'Jai Hind.' He emphasized that the novel articulates the paramount duty of becoming a good citizen and offers a profound depiction of nature, beauty, and aesthetics.
Chairing the seminar, Vinod Babbar remarked that Anandamath is a distinguished literary work that has been extensively discussed, yet further contemplation is necessary. He noted that the novel draws inspiration from the Valmiki Ramayana, highlighting the sacred duty of protecting one's homeland. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee prominently features national sentiment in this work.
Participants in the seminar included Rakesh Kumar, Varun Kumar, Priya Varun Kumar, Surendra Arora, Sunita Bugga, Babita Kiran, Manjul Sharma, Ved Prakash Mishra, Manoj Sharma, and Mamta Walia, who shared their insights. The speakers acknowledged Anandamath as a historical literary masterpiece, rooted in the backdrop of the 18th-century Sannyasi rebellion and the Bengal famine. This work elevates the nation to the status of a goddess and mother, symbolizing Indian national consciousness. The song 'Vande Mataram' contained within the novel became a source of inspiration for revolutionaries during the freedom struggle, with characters in the story prioritizing national service over personal happiness and wealth for the liberation of their motherland.
On this occasion, several literary figures, researchers, and readers were present, including Neelam Rathi, the joint secretary of the All India Literary Council, Rajni Maan, the manager of Sahitya Parikrama magazine, and Brijesh Garg, the joint secretary of Indraprastha Sahitya Bharati.
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