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Dalits Participation in the 1857 Revolt: Mythical Narratives

The Dalits of northern India have an emotional link with the 1857 War of Independence for they believe that it was initiated by them. They claim that the Soldier Revolt by the mostly Dalit Indian soldiers in the British Army that took place in Barrackpore in 1857, snowballed into the War of Independence. In the Majhauwa village of Azamgarh district of UP there are four cemented stones shich are called Shahid Baba by the villagers. The Dalits of this village worship these stones with red powder for their future happiness. On enquiring about the history of these stones, the village school master said that four Chamars of this village laid down their lives during the 1857 rebellion. These four men started appearing in the dreams of the villagers and conveying messages saying that if they prayed to these four martyrs they would all prosper. Since then they have been incarnated as gods in the eyes of the villagers and pray them for happiness and prosperity. These are examples which show how...
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Hridroga chikitsa (Treatment of heart diseases) in Ashtanga Hridyam Samhiath by Vaghbhatt

 Hridroga chikitsa (Treatment of heart diseases)  in Ashtanga Hridyam Samhiath by Vaghbhatt In heart disease caused by vata, medicated oil mixed with mastu (whey), sauvira (fermented liquor), takra (buttermilk) and bida and made comfortably warm should be drunk. It cures abdominal tumors, flatulence and colic. Oil (of sesame) boiled with salts, cow’s urine and sour gruel also has similar properties. 25-26. Bilva, rasna, yava, kola, devadaru, punarnava, kulattha and drugs of pancamula should be boiled in water and decoction prepared. Medicated oil prepared by using this decoction should be used for nasal medication, drinking and enema. 27-28a.  Medicated ghee prepared with the decoction of sunthi, vayastha, lavana, kayastha, hingu, pauskara and pathya, cures pain of the flanks and heart and tumours of the abdomen. 28b. Medicated ghee prepared with two pala of sauvarcala, fifty (pala) of pathya and one prastha of ghee, cures heart diseases, dyspnoea and abdominal tumour. 29...
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The 185th birth anniversary of Amar Shaheed Vira Pasi: Dalit Freedom Fighter of 1857 Revolt

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  The 185th birth anniversary of Amar Shaheed Vira Pasi Amar Shaheed Vira Pasi, meaning "Immortal Martyr Vira Pasi," is  a revered figure, particularly among the Pasi community in India .  He is remembered for his bravery and sacrifice in the fight against British colonial rule.  His story is often celebrated during events organized by groups like the Veer Bharat Pasi Trust and Pasi Vikas Sansthan.  Amar Shaheed Vira Pasi is a great Dalit freedom fighter who is remembered as a brave warrior in the Dalit narrative. He was a security guard of Raja Beni Madhav Singh of Murar Mau, in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh. Raja Beni Madhav Singh was arrested for taking part in the Revolt. One night, Vira Pasi entered the prison and helped the king escape. This was a big insult to the British administration. They decided to capture Vira Pasi dead or alive, and placed a reward of Rs. 50,000 on his head. However, they were unable to capture him. Another story narrated about their r...
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