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Moreshwar Nilkanth Pingley (मोरेश्वर निळकंठ पिंगळे), often referred as 'Moropant', was a senior RSS
leader in India. He is merited (in Marathi
) as "हिन्दु जागरणाचा सरसेनानी", literally, "Commander of Hindu awakening". During his 65 years of service as a संघ प्रचारक (Sangh Pracharak: one who is appointed to instill the culture and values of RSS amongst people), he held numerous berths, most notable of them being the अखिल भारतीय बौध्दिक प्रमुख (All-India Intellectuals Chief). He was one of the six unofficial Sarsanghchalak
s during the 1975 emergency in India. He was reported by the Indian media as the "Field Marshal" of the Ram Janmabhoomi
movement, which resulted in the demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992. Numerous projects were undertaken under his mentorship: गौ-संशोधन (research on cows), सरस्वती नदी शोध (tracing the underground Saraswati
river), ईतिहास पुनर्लेखन (re-writing Indian history), to name a few. This made him earn the title of Sangh's प्रकल्प पुरुष (literally, Project-Man). Moropant shunned publicity. He would be best described as one who is everywhere yet nowhere; well-known and yet less known, pervasive and yet never intrusive and lived in the true spirit of a Swayamsevak.
and Shri Guruji. After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in English in 1941, he became a full time संघ प्रचारक (Sangh Pracharak). In 1946, at the age of 26, he was appointed as सहप्रांतप्रचारक (assistant to Pracharak at state level) of Maharashtra
. His most notable contribution during his early years was bridging the gap between factions in RSS, which developed due to rumours relating to Shri Guruji's involvement in Mahatma Gandhi's
murder.
in 1981 led to organisation of the first Ekatmata Yatra (एकात्मता यात्रा) by VHP in 1983. Due to his excellent organisational skills, Moropant was given the responsibility of planning, co-ordinating and executing the Yatra. During its planning, Moropant extensively traveled around India. His effective selection of routes to be taken by the Ekatmata Raths (chariots), magnified the impact of the Yatra.
movement. The aim of this Yatra was to reunite the Hindus, and to kindle the feeling of pride amongst them. Seven chariots traveled through Bihar
and Uttar Pradesh
, where Lord Shriram
was shown behind bars depicting His state inside the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Moropant was appointed as the convener and contoller of this Yatra. In 1986, the Faizabad
court ordered to unlock the temple marking the awakening of the Hindu society.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh or National Patriotic Organization), also known the Sangh, is a right-wing Hindu nationalist, paramilitary, volunteer, and allegedly militant organization for Hindu males in India...
leader in India. He is merited (in Marathi
Marathi language
Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western and central India. It is the official language of the state of Maharashtra. There are over 68 million fluent speakers worldwide. Marathi has the fourth largest number of native speakers in India and is the fifteenth most...
) as "हिन्दु जागरणाचा सरसेनानी", literally, "Commander of Hindu awakening". During his 65 years of service as a संघ प्रचारक (Sangh Pracharak: one who is appointed to instill the culture and values of RSS amongst people), he held numerous berths, most notable of them being the अखिल भारतीय बौध्दिक प्रमुख (All-India Intellectuals Chief). He was one of the six unofficial Sarsanghchalak
Sarsanghchalak
The Sarsanghchalak is the paramount leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.He is supposed to be the Philosophical guide of the organisation. He is nominated by the predecessor.The six individuals who have held the post so far have been...
s during the 1975 emergency in India. He was reported by the Indian media as the "Field Marshal" of the Ram Janmabhoomi
Ram Janmabhoomi
Ram Janmabhoomi is the "Birthplace of Lord Rama."Lord Rama is a major God in Hindu theology and the Hindu religion where He is described as an Avatar of Lord Vishnu in Hinduism. The exact location of Lord Rama's birth as stated in holy Ramayan as being in the city of Ayoudhya in Uttar Pardesh...
movement, which resulted in the demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992. Numerous projects were undertaken under his mentorship: गौ-संशोधन (research on cows), सरस्वती नदी शोध (tracing the underground Saraswati
Saraswati
In Hinduism Saraswati , is the goddess of knowledge, music, arts, science and technology. She is the consort of Brahma, also revered as His Shakti....
river), ईतिहास पुनर्लेखन (re-writing Indian history), to name a few. This made him earn the title of Sangh's प्रकल्प पुरुष (literally, Project-Man). Moropant shunned publicity. He would be best described as one who is everywhere yet nowhere; well-known and yet less known, pervasive and yet never intrusive and lived in the true spirit of a Swayamsevak.
Early years in RSS
Moropant was one of the few honed under the mentorship of both Dr.HedgewarK. B. Hedgewar
Keshav Baliram Hedgewar was the founder of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh . Hedgewar founded the RSS in Nagpur, Maharashtra in 1925, with the intention of promoting the concept of the Hindu nation...
and Shri Guruji. After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in English in 1941, he became a full time संघ प्रचारक (Sangh Pracharak). In 1946, at the age of 26, he was appointed as सहप्रांतप्रचारक (assistant to Pracharak at state level) of Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
. His most notable contribution during his early years was bridging the gap between factions in RSS, which developed due to rumours relating to Shri Guruji's involvement in Mahatma Gandhi's
Mahatma Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi , pronounced . 2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was the pre-eminent political and ideological leader of India during the Indian independence movement...
murder.
First Ekatmata Yatra
The conversion of hundreds of Hindus at Meenakshipuram1981 Meenakshipuram conversion
1981 Meenakshipuram conversion was a 1981 Indian controversy regarding the conversion of hundreds of Hindu Pallars to Islam in the village of Meenakshipuram in Tamilnadu state....
in 1981 led to organisation of the first Ekatmata Yatra (एकात्मता यात्रा) by VHP in 1983. Due to his excellent organisational skills, Moropant was given the responsibility of planning, co-ordinating and executing the Yatra. During its planning, Moropant extensively traveled around India. His effective selection of routes to be taken by the Ekatmata Raths (chariots), magnified the impact of the Yatra.
"Ram-Janki" Rath Yatra
The first Ekatmata Yatra in 1983 was followed by the "Ram-Janki" Rath Yatra in 1984. It was a precursor to the Ram JanmabhoomiRam Janmabhoomi
Ram Janmabhoomi is the "Birthplace of Lord Rama."Lord Rama is a major God in Hindu theology and the Hindu religion where He is described as an Avatar of Lord Vishnu in Hinduism. The exact location of Lord Rama's birth as stated in holy Ramayan as being in the city of Ayoudhya in Uttar Pardesh...
movement. The aim of this Yatra was to reunite the Hindus, and to kindle the feeling of pride amongst them. Seven chariots traveled through Bihar
Bihar
Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size at and 3rd largest by population. Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India....
and Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
, where Lord Shriram
Rama
Rama or full name Ramachandra is considered to be the seventh avatar of Vishnu in Hinduism, and a king of Ayodhya in ancient Indian...
was shown behind bars depicting His state inside the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Moropant was appointed as the convener and contoller of this Yatra. In 1986, the Faizabad
Faizabad
City of Faizabad , previous capital of Awadh, is the headquarters of Faizabad District and a municipal board in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, situated on the banks of river Ghaghra . Faizabad has a twin city of Ayodhya, which is considered to be the birthplace of Rama...
court ordered to unlock the temple marking the awakening of the Hindu society.
External links
- The Kulpati
- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/194212.cms
- Prime Minister Vajpayee condoles Moropant Pingle's death
- Just days ago, Sangh turned to Vaastu to ward off Parivar cloud
- http://www.organiser.org/dynamic/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=28&page=24
- http://www.bridgeofram.com/2008/06/dr-s-kalyanaraman-awarded-19th-dr.html