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Bhagwan Shree Devnarayan Nation

LORD SHRI DEVNARAYAN IS WORSHIPED BREAK FREE FROM SLAVERY, BE

Lord Shri Devnarayan is worshipped by the people of PROUD OF YOUR HERITAGE
Rajasthan, and his followers are spread across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said
They are particularly honoured for their public service. that on the occasion of Independence
'Bhala ji Bhala, Dev Bhala'. 'Bhala ji Bhala, Dev Bhala'. In this Day last year, he had urged the Red
statement, there is a wish for righteousness; there is a wish Fort to walk on Panch Prana. The aim
for welfare. The path shown by Bhagwan Devnarayan is is that we all take pride in our heritage,
Sabka Vikas (everyone's development) through Sabka Saath get out of the slavery mindset, and
(everyone's support). Today, the country is walking on this remember our duties towards the
path. For the last 8–9 years, the country has been trying to country. Walking on the path shown
empower every neglected and deprived section of society. by our sages and remembering the

GURJAR COMMUNITY HAS BEEN SYNONYMOUS valour of our sacrifices and our brave
WITH PATRIOTISM hearts is also part of this resolution.

Gurjar society has been synonymous with bravery and Rajasthan is a land of heritage. There
is creation; there is enthusiasm and
patriotism. Whether it is the defence of the nation or the celebration. There is also hard work and
preservation of culture, the Gurjar community has always served charity. Bravery is a household ritual
as a sentinel. The Bijolia peasant movement, led by Krantiveer here. Rang-raag is synonymous with
Bhoop Singh Gurjar, also known as Vijay Singh Pathik, was a Rajasthan. Equally important are the
major source of inspiration during the freedom struggle. Many struggles and restraints of the people
such warriors have given their lives for the country, including here. This inspirational place has been
Kotwal Dhan Singh and Jograj Singh. Not only that, but great a witness to the personalities of many
female role models like Rampyari Gurjar and Panna Dhay inspire glorious moments in India. From Teja-
us every moment. This demonstrates that the Gurjar sisters and ji to Pabu-ji, from Goga-ji to Ramdev-ji,
daughters have made significant contributions to the country from Bappa Rawal to Maharana Pratap,
and culture, and this tradition is still being enriched today. Today, great men, people's heroes, folk gods,
it is critical that the new generation and youth of our Gurjar and social reformers have always shown
community take Lord Devnarayan's messages and teachings the country the way. There is hardly any
more seriously. This will also empower the Gujjar community and period of history in which this soil has
help the country progress. not inspired the nation.

difficult path of service and public welfare. on top of a lotus. This is also a big coincidence,
He also used his energy for the welfare of living and we are those people who have been born with
beings. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in lotus, and that is why our relationship with you
the programme, "This is the 1111th incarnation is somewhat deep. During the ceremony, Prime
year of Lord Devnarayan; at the same time, India Minister Modi visited the temple, did parikrama,
presided over the G-20, and in that too, Lord and also planted a Neem tree. He also performed
Devnarayan descended on a lotus." Even in the the Purnahuti in the ongoing Vishnu Mahayagya
logo of the G-20, the whole earth has been placed in the Yajnashala.

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