Tribal Society: A Unique Blend of Spirituality and Sanatan Tradition
Udaipur: Under the aegis of the local unit of the All India National Educational Federation, Rajasthan (Higher Education) at Government Meera Girls College, a lecture titled “Tribal Pride: Spiritual and Cultural Perspectives” was organized in the college’s Pannadhay Auditorium on the occasion of Tribal Pride Day.
The keynote speaker, Dr. Sunil Khatik, Deputy State Propagation Head, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Chittorgarh Prant, and Assistant Instructor in Economic Administration and Financial Management, highlighted the spiritual and cultural significance of the tribal heritage. He emphasized that the Birsayat sect and Samap Sabha are rooted in the principles of Sanatan Dharma, where every tradition upholds truth, compassion, purity, and penance. Dr. Khatik stressed the need for unity and coordination across all ideological and cultural platforms.
He elaborated on how Bhagwan Birsa Munda and Govind Guru challenged missionary activities while simultaneously fostering parallel spiritual movements, awakening social and cultural consciousness among the tribal communities. Dr. Khatik noted that before the Ulugulan uprising, Bhagwan Birsa used scarcity and oppression as motivation to reject imposed beliefs and embrace his original faith, sacrificing his life in the pursuit of self-rule and dharma.
Through his Sanatan worship practices, addiction-free lifestyle, Tulsi worship, daily recitations, and the Ulugulan revolution, Birsa Munda strengthened Hindu identity and Sanatan Dharma. Similarly, Dr. Khatik connected the life of tribal saint Govind Guru of Mangarh Dham, Banswara, southern Rajasthan, to the principles of Birsa Munda, demonstrating how the spiritual and cultural consciousness of tribal regions is intrinsically linked to the broader Sanatan society.
He also expressed concern over the neglect by academic committees and intellectuals, who historically excluded the contributions of India’s tribal heroes from mainstream education, favoring foreign figures and colonial narratives.
Dr. Khatik further explained that Gavri is not merely an art form but a spiritual practice combining ritual and devotion. The tribal communities, devoted to Shiva, Shakti, and Nature, traditionally observe a rigorous Gavri fast for over a month, symbolizing the pinnacle of faith and social cohesion, drawing together the entire Sanatan society in honor.
Concluding his lecture, Dr. Khatik paid homage to all spiritual leaders and heroes of the tribal society, including Mavji Maharaj, Surmal Das Ji, Govind Guru, Birsa Munda, Vegda Ji Bhil, and Rana Punja, who awakened consciousness among their communities.
On the occasion, College Principal and Unit President Prof. Deepak Maheshwari urged attendees to adopt the ideals of Birsa Munda and Saint Govind Guru in their lives. Unit Secretary Prof. Kumud Intodia delivered the welcome address, and Unit Joint Secretary Dr. Prahlad Dhakad conducted the program. The event was attended by senior officials at the state, department, and district levels, faculty members, and a large number of students.
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