RSS Leader Hails Changes in History Textbooks, Calls for Preserving India's Ancient Knowledge
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In a recent address at the Orange City Literature festival in Nagpur, Sunil Ambekar, the leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), highlighted the positive changes made to history textbooks in India. One notable change is the removal of the epithet 'the great' from the descriptions of Mughal emperor Akbar and Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan. However, Ambekar emphasized that these figures have not been erased from the textbooks, but rather, their cruel deeds are now being acknowledged. Ambekar expressed his happiness with the National Council of Educational Research and Training's (NCERT) initiative to revise the history textbooks, which will now include more accurate and comprehensive information about India's ancient knowledge and cultural heritage. He noted that India has a rich reservoir of knowledge that can be shared with the world, but it requires a focus on preserving and promoting this knowledge. The RSS leader also spoke about the importance of Nalanda University, a ancient institution of learning that was not only focused on spiritual texts like the Vedas and Puranas, but also offered a wide range of skill-based courses, including agriculture, urban planning, and even secret agent training. Ambekar emphasized the need to learn from India's past and to preserve its cultural heritage, which he believes is essential for the country's future development. Ambekar also touched on the topic of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, which he said was not just about building a physical structure, but also about promoting a deeper understanding of the cultural and spiritual significance of Lord Ram. He praised the country's youth, saying they are patriotic, able, and exposed to a wide range of knowledge and experiences. Overall, Ambekar's speech emphasized the importance of preserving India's ancient knowledge and cultural heritage, and promoting a more nuanced understanding of the country's history and cultural traditions.
