Wednesday, October 1, 2025

he Future of Social Justice Movements in South Asia: Dalit Voices and Beyond

South Asia Research Institute for Minorities
PODCAST: The Future of Social Justice Movements in South Asia: Dalit Voices and Beyond
Held on: Thursday, 29 September 2025
Guest Speaker:
Lenin Raghuvanshi
Dalit rights activist, political thinker, and social entrepreneur. He is one of the founding members of the People's Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)
Moderator: Heman Das, Senior Research Associate, SARIM

शक्ति रूपेण संस्थिता – नवरात्रि की शुभकामनाएं

 


 

🌸🙏 शक्ति रूपेण संस्थिता – नवरात्रि की शुभकामनाएं 🙏🌸

हमें गर्व है कि iNext जागरण हिंदी दैनिक समाचार पत्र ने नवरात्रि के पावन अवसर पर महिला शक्ति, उनके योगदान और समाज निर्माण में उनकी भूमिका पर एक विशेष आलेख प्रकाशित किया।

नवरात्रि केवल उपासना का पर्व नहीं है, बल्कि यह नारी शक्ति के उत्सव का प्रतीक है—शिक्षा, स्वास्थ्य, संस्कृति और सामाजिक परिवर्तन में महिलाओं के अद्वितीय योगदान को नमन करने का समय है।

माँ दुर्गा के हर स्वरूप में हम उन सभी महिलाओं को प्रणाम करते हैं, जो साहस, सेवा और समर्पण से समाज को नई दिशा प्रदान करती हैं।

✨ इस नवरात्रि हम सब संकल्प लें –
✅ हर महिला का सम्मान करेंगे
✅ उनकी शिक्षा और आत्मनिर्भरता को बढ़ावा देंगे
✅ समाज में समानता और न्याय के लिए मिलकर कदम बढ़ाएंगे

🌺 शक्ति है – तो संस्कृति है।
शक्ति है – तो मानवता है।
शक्ति है – तो समाज और देश है। 🌺

🙏 नवरात्रि की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं! 🙏

🌸🙏 Shakti Rupen Sansthita – Navratri Greetings 🙏🌸

We are proud that iNext Jagran Hindi Daily has honored women’s strength and contribution through a special feature on the auspicious occasion of Navratri.

Navratri is not only a festival of worship but also a celebration of women’s empowerment—their role in education, health, culture, and social transformation.

In every form of Goddess Durga, we salute all women who, with courage, compassion, and dedication, guide society toward a better future.

✨ This Navratri, let us pledge –
✅ To respect every woman
✅ To promote her education and independence
✅ To walk together for equality and justice

🌺 Where there is Shakti, there is culture.
Where there is Shakti, there is humanity.
Where there is Shakti, there is society and nation. 🌺

🙏 Wishing you all a blessed Navratri! 🙏

#Navratri #NariShakti #WomenPower #RespectWomen #Equality #InextJagran

Sunday, September 28, 2025

✨ महिलाओं के हक की लड़ाई, बाल विवाह के खिलाफ बुलंद आवाज़ ✨


 महिलाओं के हक की लड़ाई, बाल विवाह के खिलाफ बुलंद आवाज़

श्रुति नागवंशी (वाराणसी) की प्रेरक कहानी पढ़ें 👇
Shruti Nagvanshi’s inspiring journey from Varanasi — fighting for women’s rights and raising her voice against child marriage 👇

🔗 https://www.etvbharat.com/hi/!state/story-of-social-worker-shruti-nagvanshi-in-varanasi-uttar-pradesh-news-ups25092803758

#महिलाअधिकार #बालविवाहखत्मकरो #मानवाधिकार #श्रुति_नागवंशी #वाराणसी #न्यायकीलड़ाई
#WomensRights #EndChildMarriage #HumanRights #ShrutiNagvanshi #Varanasi #FightForJustice

Income is Limited, Commitment is Unlimited


 💡 Personal Reflection
My declared income for AY 2025–26 is ₹50,080.

This may appear small in monetary terms — but my life’s real wealth is in fighting for communities, justice, and human dignity.

For over two decades, I have dedicated myself not to accumulating wealth, but to empowering the marginalized, amplifying survivors’ voices, and working to strengthen democracy and the rule of law.

👉 True dignity is not measured by income, but by the values we uphold and the lives we touch.

                                             — Lenin Raghuvanshi
Human Rights Defender | Founder, Jan Mitra Nyas | Theological Democrat

#HumanDignity #Justice #RuleOfLaw #Transparency #HumanRights

💡 व्यक्तिगत चिंतन

वित्तीय वर्ष 2025–26 में मेरी घोषित आय ₹50,080 है।

यह राशि आर्थिक दृष्टि से भले ही छोटी लगे — लेकिन मेरे जीवन की सच्ची संपत्ति है समुदायों के लिए संघर्ष करना, न्याय की राह पर डटे रहना और मानव गरिमा की रक्षा करना।

पिछले दो दशकों से मेरा संकल्प धन संचय करने का नहीं रहा, बल्कि हाशिए पर खड़े लोगों को सशक्त बनाने, पीड़ितों की आवाज़ बुलंद करने और लोकतंत्र तथा क़ानून के राज को मजबूत करने का रहा है।

👉 असली गरिमा आय से नहीं मापी जाती, बल्कि उन मूल्यों से मापी जाती है जिन्हें हम जीते हैं और उन जीवनों से जिन्हें हम छूते हैं।

लेनिन रघुवंशी
मानवाधिकार रक्षक | संस्थापक, जनमित्र न्यास | धार्मिक लोकतंत्रवादी

Friday, September 26, 2025

देवी मां कूष्मांडा की आराधना: स्वास्थ्य, धन और समृद्धि की कुंजी


 शारदीय नवरात्र के चौथे दिन मां दुर्गा के चतुर्थ स्वरूप मां कूष्मांडा की पूजा और आराधना का विशेष महत्व है। पुराणों के अनुसार, मां कूष्मांडा की आराधना करने से जीवन में स्वास्थ्य, धन और समृद्धि का संचार होता है। श्रद्धालु न केवल मानसिक शांति प्राप्त करते हैं बल्कि उनके जीवन से रोग और संकट दूर होते हैं।

मां कूष्मांडा सूर्य मंडल के भीतर निवास करती हैं और उन्हें ब्रह्मांड की उत्पत्ति का कारण भी कहा गया है। उनके आठ हाथ हैं और प्रत्येक हाथ में अलग-अलग दिव्य वस्तुएं हैं, जैसे जपमाला, कमल का फूल, धनुष, बाण, अमृत कलश आदि। सिंह की सवारी करने वाली मां कूष्मांडा असीम ऊर्जा और तेज की प्रतीक मानी जाती हैं।

उनकी उपासना से भक्तों का आत्मबल बढ़ता है, जीवन में सकारात्मकता आती है और भौतिक तथा आध्यात्मिक उन्नति का मार्ग प्रशस्त होता है। ऐसा विश्वास है कि मां कूष्मांडा की आराधना करने से आयु, यश, बल और आरोग्य की प्राप्ति होती है।

नवरात्र के इस पावन अवसर पर मां की भक्ति न केवल व्यक्ति की इच्छाओं को पूर्ण करती है, बल्कि जीवन में स्थिरता, ज्ञान और शक्ति का संचार करती है।

मां कूष्मांडा की पूजा से व्यक्ति को ऊर्जा, समृद्धि और आयुष्य का वरदान मिलता है। इस नवरात्र, मां के चरणों में श्रद्धा अर्पित कर हम सभी अपने जीवन को सुख, शांति और प्रगति के मार्ग पर आगे बढ़ा सकते हैं।


Worship of Goddess Kushmanda: The Source of Health, Wealth, and Prosperity


On the fourth day of Sharadiya Navratri, devotees worship the fourth form of Goddess Durga – Maa Kushmanda. According to ancient texts, the worship of Maa Kushmanda blesses devotees with good health, wealth, and prosperity. She removes diseases and sorrows from life, while bringing peace, positivity, and harmony.

Maa Kushmanda is believed to reside in the core of the Sun, radiating energy to the universe. She is also credited as the creator of the cosmos. With her eight hands, she carries divine objects like a rosary, lotus, bow, arrow, nectar pot, and more. Riding on a lion, she represents boundless energy, courage, and vitality.

Worshiping her strengthens the inner self, brings positivity into life, and leads to both material and spiritual growth. Devotees believe that her blessings bring long life, fame, strength, and good health.


The worship of Maa Kushmanda is not just about fulfilling desires but also about cultivating stability, wisdom, and inner power. This Navratri, let us bow before her and embrace her divine energy to lead a life filled with peace, progress, and prosperity.

Friday, September 12, 2025

The Role of Discipline in Our Culture and Traditions


 

The Role of Discipline in Our Culture and Traditions

Life is precious. It is said that after traversing 8.4 million life forms, one is born as a human being — a rare and fortunate birth. With this privilege comes responsibility: to live with dignity and follow the values embedded in our culture and traditions.

Just as laws ensure justice in society, discipline (maryada) safeguards harmony in our personal lives. Ignoring it leads to chaos and decline, both socially and spiritually. In our scriptures and wisdom traditions, discipline is not just about rules, but about living a meaningful, balanced, and ethical life.

When individuals uphold discipline, their lives gain purpose, direction, and inner strength. A person without discipline may achieve external success, but they lack the moral foundation to sustain it. Discipline is what shapes thought, behavior, and ultimately the destiny of an individual and society.

Discipline extends to every sphere of life — from family values and social conduct to political ethics and spiritual practice. Without discipline, relationships weaken, society loses balance, and faith becomes hollow. But when practiced, discipline fosters respect, humility, peace, and collective well-being.

In today’s world, where distractions and temptations are many, discipline is more vital than ever. It is the guiding light that helps us distinguish between need and greed, between right and wrong. By following it, we not only honor our culture but also contribute to a more just and compassionate world.

As our traditions remind us, true freedom lies not in living without limits, but in living with self-restraint, awareness, and responsibility. Discipline is not a burden — it is the path to dignity, strength, and fulfillment.

— Shruti Nagvanshi

Sunday, August 31, 2025

Climate Change and the Water Crisis: A Looming Threat to Humanity

Leading Hindi daily Sanmarg published an article by Shruti Nagvanshi on ‘Climate Change and the Water Crisis’ highlighting the urgent need for conservation of natural resources

 Climate change and the water crisis are inseparable challenges that continue to intensify across the globe. Rising global temperatures, unpredictable weather patterns, and recurring natural disasters are not only disrupting human life but also threatening ecosystems, agriculture, and overall sustainability.

One of the most visible consequences of climate change is the water crisis. Extended droughts in some regions and devastating floods in others highlight the imbalance created by environmental degradation. Communities face acute shortages of safe drinking water, and agricultural productivity is suffering, leading to food insecurity. In many rural areas, women and children are burdened with the responsibility of fetching water from distant sources, deepening cycles of poverty and hardship.

Scientific studies warn that by 2050, a significant portion of the world’s population may face severe water scarcity. In India, groundwater depletion, deforestation, pollution, and unsustainable urbanization have worsened the crisis. Rivers are drying up, lakes are shrinking, and groundwater tables are rapidly declining. Simultaneously, unchecked industrialization and waste mismanagement are contaminating the limited freshwater resources available.

Climate change not only disrupts rainfall patterns but also increases the frequency of heatwaves, droughts, and floods. These disasters displace millions, destroy livelihoods, and weaken community resilience. The water crisis is not just an environmental issue—it is a humanitarian emergency that threatens health, education, gender equality, and economic stability.

To address this looming catastrophe, urgent action is required:

  • Conservation of natural resources and sustainable water management.

  • Rainwater harvesting and revival of traditional water bodies.

  • Large-scale afforestation to restore ecological balance.

  • Reducing industrial pollution and adopting eco-friendly practices.

  • Strengthening community awareness and participation in water conservation.

The fight against climate change and the water crisis requires global solidarity. Every individual, institution, and government must take responsibility for preserving natural resources. Protecting water is not just about survival today—it is about safeguarding the future of generations to come.