Towards a Sustainable State (Dharma Rajya)

विचारांचं, आचारांचं स्वातंत्र्य, नाही गुलामी, नाही पारतंत्र्य. स्वातंत्र्य मोकळा श्वास घेण्याचं, स्वातंत्र्य शुद्ध पाणी पिण्याचं. रसायन विरहित अन्न खाण्याचं, टुमदार वस्त्यांमध्ये राहण्याचं. गुणानुरूप व्यवसाय निवडण्याचं, खाऊन-पिऊन सुखात जगण्याचं. निसर्ग सान्निध्याचं स्वातंत्र्य, नाही प्रदूषणाचं पारतंत्र्य. स्वातंत्र्य शासक ठरवण्याचं, स्वातंत्र्य रामराज्य पाहण्याचं. शिवाजी महाराजांच्या मनातलं, तुमच्या आमच्या स्वप्नातलं. भारतभूच्या प्रारब्धातलं, साधू संतांच्या वचनातलं. गीतेत वर्णिलेलं स्वातंत्र्य, नाही दहशतीतचं पारतंत्र्य. स्वातंत्र्य पुरुषार्थ करण्याचं, स्वातंत्र्य आनंद शोधण्याचं. आळस, नैराश्यातून मुक्ति, न्यूनगंडाच्या विळख्यातून मुक्ति. मुक्ति भयाण स्पर्धेतून, झापडं लावून धावण्यातून. स्वच्छ दृष्टीकोनाचं स्वातंत्र्य, संतुलित आयुष्याचं स्वातंत्र्य. स्वातंत्र्य दिर्घायुरोग्याचं, स्वातंत्र्य सत्य जाणण्याचं. मर्यादेत उपभोग घेण्याचं, कर्तव्याने वागण्याचं. हिच देवाकडे इच्छा, स्वातंत्र्य दिनाच्या शुभेच्छा! --- अतुल साठे (© सर्व प्रकाशन हक्क लेखकाक...

A vast mosaic across the nation, biggest network of tracks and station. National integration in true sense, over mountains, plateaus and plains. Seat of commerce to seat of power, ”Rajdhani” thunders in top gear. “Gitanjali” comes singing from the east, “Dadar-Guwahati”, linking north-east. “Dnyanganga” to the place of knowledge, “Deccan Queen” straddles the Sahyadri edge. “Matysagandha” along the western coast, “Coromandal” spanning the other coast. “Jammu Tavi” to the land of serenity, “Avantika” goes to the ancient city. “Hampi Express” for the sculptor, “Karnavati” for the entrepreneur. Up to the border, take “Golden Temple”, “Konark Express” for the Sun Temple. Maharaja style, on the “Palace on Wheels”, “Deccan Odyssey”, as the history reveals. Toy trains to Matheran and Ooty, and to Darjeeling, the highland beauty. Cheetah on rails, the non-stop “Duronto”, “Shatabdi” comfort from metro to metro. Lifeline of India, since 1853, Bharatiya Railway...

Built across the rugged terrain, standing strong in sun and rain. They were the sentinels of the land, reminders of a culture grand. The ancient throne of Devgiri, the birthplace of freedom – Shivneri. Naldurg and Chakan protecting the plain, Gavilgad, Narnala, under Gond kings’ reign. Revival of the ancient throne, it began when Torna was won. Rajgad was the first capital, witnessed plans of many a battle. Sinhgad tells the valour of Tanaji, Panhala narrates sacrifice of Baji. Forest forts of Vishalgad, Pratapgad, spiritual vibrations at Sajjangad. Lohagad, as tough as iron, Purandar withstanding any canon. Glory of the Maratha power, Vasai to Sitabardi, spread all over. Janjira – a challenge throughout, Salher, Mahuli guarding northern route. Sindhudurg, Vijaydurg – mighty naval station, Raigad saw Chhatrapati’s coronation. The story of every fort and fortress, of vital pieces in the game of chess! -- Atul Sathe (© This content is under copyright. The writer can be contac...