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HCG Cancer Centre, Kolkata, Organised Cyclothon 2025, Engaging 250+ Cyclists to Raise Awareness on Lung Cancer Prevention #PressRelease
Cycling for a cause: 250+ cyclists, wellness activities, and expert-led awareness sessions to mark Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November 27th, 2025: HCG Cancer Centre, Newtown, Kolkata, organised a Cyclothon for Lung Cancer Awareness Month, bringing together residents and healthcare experts to highlight the rising burden of lung cancer and the need for early detection. The event offered a meaningful blend of fitness, education, and community engagement.
As lung cancer is one of Indiaโs fastest-rising cancers – often diagnosed at advanced stages – the initiative aimed to make people more attentive to early symptoms, risk factors, and the importance of timely screening.
The event took place in the presence of senior doctors and the respective management of HCG Cancer Centre, Kolkata, who added valuable perspectives to the awareness effort. The ride witnessed the involvement of over 250 cyclists from prominent cycling communities, who rode across New Town and surrounding stretches, beginning and concluding at HCG Cancer Centre, covering a distance of almost 20 km.
The Cyclothon served as a symbol of collective movement towards healthier habits and early detection, two pillars proven to reduce lung cancer mortality. Following the ride, participants joined a lively Zumba and workout session, encouraging respiratory wellness and showcasing the value of regular physical activity by Zephyr & Team. A dedicated health talk by Dr Sanchayan Mandal, Senior Consultant โ Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre, Kolkata, addressed often overlooked early symptoms of lung cancer, new advances in detection, and how preventive screening can significantly improve patient outcomes.
Dr Sanchayan Mandal, Senior Consultant โ Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre, Newtown, Kolkata, said, โOne of the biggest challenges with lung cancer was that its earliest signs often resembled routine respiratory issues, causing many individuals to delay seeking medical attention. HCG consistently observed that patients who came for screeningโeven without major symptomsโhad a significantly better chance of receiving targeted and less aggressive treatments. This initiative allowed us to educate people about risk factors beyond smoking, including air quality, occupational exposure, and genetic predisposition. We intended to help individuals understand that timely assessments were not about creating fear, but about giving themselves the best possible chance at early detection and effective care.โ
Mr Prateek Jain, Regional Business Head, Healthcare Global Enterprises (East & AP), shared, โAt HCG, community welfare has always driven our efforts. Initiatives like the Cyclothon help bring preventive healthcare closer to people, encouraging early action before concerns become serious. We have consistently seen how awareness and timely screening can resolve challenges that once seemed overwhelming. Through such initiatives, HCG remains committed to empowering individuals with the right knowledge and access to care. Our goal is simple – build a healthier community by promoting early detection, informed choices, and proactive well-being.โ
Mr Gurvinder Singh, Chief Operating Officer, HCG Cancer Centre, Newtown, Kolkata, said, โThrough this initiative, HCG aimed to encourage individuals to recognise early health signals and prioritise timely evaluations. Rising cases and evolving risk factors have made awareness more crucial than ever. A simple screening has the potential to change the trajectory of oneโs health, and this campaign was a step toward helping people make informed, proactive decisionsโ
HCG Cancer Centre, Kolkataโs Cyclothon 2025 aimed to transform awareness into action, encouraging people to take control of their respiratory health while contributing to a citywide movement for cancer prevention.
HCG Cancer Centre, Newtown, Kolkata
HCG Cancer Centre, Kolkata, is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including modular operation theatres, BMT Units, high-end radiation therapy facilities, Nuclear Medicine, and Interventional Radiology. HCG has a full-fledged organ-specific onco-surgery program, which allows its specialists to devise tailor-made treatment solutions for different types of cancer by Medical, Surgical & Radiation Oncology. HCG was the first private hospital in Eastern India to have the Radixact TomoTherapy platform for customised radiation therapy. The hospital has a dedicated bone marrow transplant and haematology department, and a Nuclear Medicine department. With the newly available facilities of Robotic Surgery and CAR T-cell therapy, HCG makes cancer care personalised and patient-friendly.
At HCG Kolkata, patients have access to modern diagnostic and treatment approaches, namely PSMA PET scans, DOTA advanced radioactive scans, scarless throat surgery, minimally invasive surgeries, Interventional Radiology and more. HCG Cancer Centre, Kolkata, follows a holistic approach to the management of all types of cancer, encompassing all facilities, including screening and prevention, diagnosis, staging, treatment, and follow-up of a cancer patient. With its 360-degree approach to cancer care, HCG makes cancer management more holistic and patient-focused.
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India’s TB Battle Wins #PressRelease
Tuberculosis awareness,prevention and treatment is a very important topic for Healthwealthbridge .
Infections are not new in India but TB is a killer at the community level in more ways than one.To battle it needs serious intent on the part of everyone.Today this Press Release gives me hope.Keep up the good work of sharing knowledge and fighting the good battle.The latest WHO Global TB report shows India’s success in reducing the incidence of TB since 2015.Details in the press Release.
Read the original report here
TB incidence in India drops by 21% from 237 per lakh population in 2015 to 187 per lakh population in 2024 โ almost double the rate of decline observed globally
India has achieved higher reduction in mortality due to TB than the global reduction (TB deaths in HIV negative people)
Treatment coverage increases to 92%, placing India ahead of other high-burden countries and global universal health coverage. This milestone reflects the success of innovative case-finding strategies and expanded access to care. Over 26.18 lakh TB patients diagnosed in 2024
Treatment success rate under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan increases to 90%, ahead of global treatment success rate of 88%
Early detection of drug resistant TB enabled by wider coverage of susceptibility testing to Rifampicin in India is 92%, compared to 83% globally
Under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, started in December 2024, newer technologies such as hand-held X-ray devices with AI enabled reporting, expanded NAAT infrastructure, community mobilization efforts focusing on vulnerable population and Jan Bhagidari have led to diagnosis of 24.5 lakh patients, including 8.61 lakh asymptomatic TB cases
The annual budget for the TB programme has risen ten-fold over last 09 years,enabling introduction of novel preventive interventions, diagnostic tools, treatment regimens and social support provisions
Under the Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana, over โน4,406 crores disbursed to over 1.37 crore beneficiaries since April 2018
Posted On: 12 NOV 2025 8:49PM by PIB Delhi
Indiaโs TB incidence (new cases emerging each year) reduced by 21% โ from 237 per lakh population in 2015 to 187 per lakh population in 2024 โ over almost double the pace of the decline observed globally at 12 %, as per the World Health Organizationโs Global TB Report 2025. This is one of the highest declines in TB incidence globally, outpacing reductions noted among other high-burden countries.
Indiaโs innovative case finding approach, driven by the swift uptake of newer technologies, decentralization of services and large scale community mobilization, has led to the countryโs treatment coverage to surge to over 92% in 2024, from 53% in 2015 โ with 26.18 lakh TB patients being diagnosed in 2024, out of an estimated incidence of 27 lakh cases. This has helped reduce the number of โmissing casesโ โ those who had TB but were not reported to the programme โ from an estimated 15 lakhs in 2015 to less than one lakh in 2024. Also there is no significant increase in the number of MDR TB patients in the country. Treatment success rate under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan increases to 90%, ahead of global treatment success rate of 88%.
Similarly, Indiaโs TB mortality rate has decreased from 28 per lakh population in 2015 to 21 per lakh population in 2024, reflecting significant progress in reducing deaths due to TB. This progress has been achieved through strong government commitment evidenced by a historic near-ten-fold increase in government funding to the TB programme over last 09 years.
Since its launch in December 2024, Indiaโs flagship TB elimination mission, the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan has achieved extensive reach, screening over 19 crore vulnerable individuals for TB across the country leading to the detection of over 24.5 lakh TB patients, including 8.61 lakh asymptomatic TB cases. This proactive approach draws on both global and local evidence underscoring the prevalence of asymptomatic (sub-clinical) TB in high-burden settings.
Indiaโs commitment to early detection is backed by the largest TB laboratory network in the world, comprising 9391 rapid molecular testing facilities and 107 culture & drug susceptibility testing laboratories. In addition, to bolster community screening efforts, over 500 AI-enabled hand-held chest x-ray units are available across the country, with an additional 1,500 machines being delivered to the States/UTs. Through 1.78 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs across the country, the programme has been able to decentralize services and take TB care closer to communities.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has also expanded nutritional support provided to TB patients. The Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under the Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana (NPY) was increased from โน500 to โน1000 per month per patient for the entire treatment duration. Since its launch in April 2018, โน4,406crores have been disbursed directly into the bank accounts of 1.37crore beneficiaries. Furthermore, to date, 6,77,541 individuals and organizations have enrolled as Ni-kshay Mitras and distributed over 45 lakh food baskets to TB patients, reflecting a strong and growing public-private-community partnership in Indiaโs fight against TB.In a strong demonstration of whole-of-society engagement, the Ministry has also harnessed the energy of over 2 lakh youth volunteers to strengthen community participation in the fight against TB. Over 2 lakh My Bharat volunteers have come forward to serve as Ni-kshay Mitras, providing psychosocial support and encouragement to TB patients across the country. This vibrant youth-led movement reflects Indiaโs commitment to making TB elimination a peopleโs movement and ensuring that no patient feels alone on their journey to recovery.
The Ministry has also scaled up a differentiated TB care approach across the country, whereby high risk TB patients are identified based on clinical parameters and presence of co-morbidities that impact treatment outcomes and are accordingly provided individualised and tailored treatment to ensure recovery. Also the ASHA workers have been trained to identify early warning signs in TB patients in their areas for reffering the TB patients immedialy to higher treatment facilities.
Under the able leadership, guidance and directions of honourable Prime Minister, the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan will continue to focus on pro-actively screening all vulnerable population including asymptomatics & individuals in congregate settings through hand-held X-rays, early detection of all patients using upfront molecular diagnostics and providing them with comprehensive high-quality care โ treatment, nutritional and psychosocial support to ensure full recovery and prevention of community transmission. This integrated approach will further reduce TB incidence and mortality, bringing the country closer to the goal of a TB-Mukt Bharat.
HFW- WHO TB Report/12th Nov 2025/3
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Resources for awareness
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10 Things You Must Know About TB
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Ricin Poisoning and the Bioterrorism plot
This article is for educational and awareness purpose.Intent to commit a crime and intent to kill masses is not a one day plan.India and Indians need to learn about Shatrubodh very seriously.The Bioterrorism plot intercepted by Gujrat ATS may be the tip of the iceberg.The article is written with the help of AI.Kindly follow best practices,common sense and Government guidelines for keeping yourself,family and community safe.Indian civilization is as old as time .This war against India and Indians is an old one.Terrorism across the world is not a new thing.Awareness and timely preventive action(like our forces are taking ) is the best policy.
โ ๏ธ Ricin Poisoning: Detection, Tests, and Treatment
โ ๏ธ Ricin is one of the most toxic naturally occurring substances known to science. Even a small dose can be fatal if not recognized and treated early.
๐ฟ What Is Ricin?
Ricin is a toxic protein extracted from the castor bean plant (Ricinus communis).
While castor oil is safe when properly processed, the leftover mash contains ricin โ a potent poison that can cause death within hours if inhaled, ingested, or injected.
๐ง How Ricin Works
Ricin blocks protein synthesis inside cells. Without protein production, cells die โ leading to organ failure.
The poison can enter the body through:
- ๐ซ Inhalation โ breathing in ricin powder or aerosol
- ๐ฝ๏ธ Ingestion โ swallowing contaminated food or castor beans
- ๐ Injection โ deliberate or accidental exposure
๐จ Signs and Symptoms
Symptoms depend on the route of exposure and the dose.
๐ซ Inhalation Exposure
- Cough, chest tightness, difficulty breathing
- Fever, nausea, pulmonary edema
- Respiratory failure within 24โ36 hours
๐ฝ๏ธ Ingestion Exposure
- Severe vomiting, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea
- Dehydration, low blood pressure
- Liver and kidney damage
๐ Injection Exposure
- Local pain, redness, and swelling
- Rapid multi-organ failure
- Death within 36โ72 hours if untreated
๐งช How Is Ricin Poisoning Detected?
Ricin poisoning is confirmed through specialized laboratory testing.
Routine hospital tests cannot identify ricin โ samples must be sent to reference or biodefense laboratories.TestWhat It DetectsSample TypeWhere AvailableELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) Ricin protein Blood, urine, tissue Specialized toxicology labs Mass spectrometry (LCโMS/MS) Ricin or ricinine (castor marker) Blood, urine Reference/forensic labs PCR-based assay Ricin gene (in suspicious materials) Environmental sample Biodefense labs Immunoassay for ricinine Indicates castor bean exposure Urine Research/government labs
๐งฌ In India, confirmatory testing may be done at institutions like DRDO, NIB (Noida), or select forensic laboratories.
๐ Treatment: What Can Be Done?
โ There is no specific antidote for ricin poisoning.
Early recognition and aggressive supportive care can save lives.
Step 1๏ธโฃ โ Decontamination
- Inhalation: Move the person to fresh air.
- Skin exposure: Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
- Eye exposure: Irrigate eyes with saline.
- Ingestion: Activated charcoal if within 1 hour of ingestion.
Step 2๏ธโฃ โ Supportive Care
ComplicationManagement Severe dehydration / hypotension IV fluids, electrolytes, vasopressors Persistent vomiting or diarrhea Antiemetics, rehydration Breathing difficulty Oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation Kidney failure Dialysis Shock or organ failure ICU-level care, continuous monitoring
Key Articles on Ricin Poisoning Management
โPost-Exposure Anti-Ricin Treatment Protects Swine Against Lethal Systemic and Pulmonary Exposuresโ
Authors: (et al.)
Journal: Toxins (2020)
Summary: Demonstrates in a large animal (swine) model that equine-derived anti-ricin F(abโ)โ antibodies administered postยญexposure (18 h and 24 h later) offered significant survival benefit (e.g., >80% survival at 18 h for both intramuscular & intratracheal exposures). ๏ฟฝ
PubMed
Relevance: Indicates potential therapeutic antitoxin strategy, though not yet standard human care.
โRicin poisoning: A review on contamination source, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and reporting of ricin poisoningโ
Authors: (et al.)
Journal: Toxicology Reports (2021)
Summary: Systematic review of ~50 human cases and existing literature; confirms that supportive care (IV fluids, decontamination, activated charcoal) remains mainstay since no antidote exists. ๏ฟฝ
PubMed
Relevance: Good summary of current human case-management strategies and gaps.
โRicin poisoning: A comprehensive reviewโ
Authors: Audi J., Belson M., Patel M., Schier J., Osterloh J.
Journal: JAMA (2005)
Summary: One of the earlier โgo toโ reviews; describes mechanism, clinical features, management advice: activated charcoal (if ingestion early), supportive fluids/vasopressors, ventilation for inhalation exposure. ๏ฟฝ
PubMed
Relevance: Establishes foundational management principles in clinical/bioterror context.
โEarly plasma exchange for treating ricin toxicity in children after castor bean ingestionโ
Authors: (et al.)
Journal: Pediatric Hematology & Oncology (2014)
Summary: Case series of seven children (median age ~8 years) who ingested castor beans; treated with plasma exchange (within ~73 h) plus supportive care; all recovered without severe organ dysfunction. ๏ฟฝ
PubMed
Relevance: Suggests plasma exchange may have a role in selected ingestion cases โ though rare and off-label.
โRicin poisoning after oral ingestion of castor beans: A case report and literature reviewโ
Authors: (et al.)
Journal: African Journal of Emergency Medicine (2020)
Summary: Reports a teenager ingesting ~200 castor beans; emphasizes early management and supportive care be critical. ๏ฟฝ
PubMed
Relevance: Real-world ingestion case highlighting management issues in humans.
โRicin: mechanism of toxicity, clinical manifestations, and vaccine development. A reviewโ
Authors: (et al.)
Journal: Toxicon (2004)
Summary: Though more focused on mechanism and vaccine rather than pure management, still provides therapeutic context (treatment remains supportive; vaccines under development). ๏ฟฝ
PubMed
Relevance: Useful for understanding why management is largely supportive and the challenges in developing specific therapies.
โฑ๏ธ Prognosis
Exposure TypeOutcome (if untreated)Outcome (if treated early) Mild exposure May recover fully Full recovery possible Moderate exposure Organ damage likely Partial recovery Severe exposure Often fatal within 36โ72 hours Survival possible with ICU care
๐งญ Key Takeaways
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Ricin poisoning is rare but highly dangerous.
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No antidote exists โ early hospital care is vital.
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Confirmatory testing uses ELISA or Mass spectrometry.
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Prevention is the best defense โ handle castor beans with care.
Prevention
Avoid handling or ingesting castor beans.
Use protective clothing and masks in castor oil industries.
Regulate access to ricin under Chemical Weapons Convention.
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๏น Famous Case
Georgi Markov (1978) โ Bulgarian dissident assassinated in London by ricin pellet injected through an umbrella tip.
Bioterrorism plan with Ricin is possible when there is a massive amount of man power and funding available with intense planning .It needs involvement of terrorists in high places having radical intent from the very first.This article supports India’s action in hunting down those involved at all levels.
๐ฐ Evolving News: Ricin Bioterrorism Plot Foiled by Gujarat ATS (November 2025)
โ ๏ธ In a chilling reminder of the potential misuse of biological toxins, Indian authorities recently averted a large-scale ricin attack planned by a terror module with alleged international links.
๐ Operation Overview
In November 2025, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested three individuals linked to the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), successfully thwarting a ricin bioterrorism plot aimed at major Indian cities including Delhi, Lucknow, and Ahmedabad.
The group allegedly planned mass-casualty attacks using the lethal toxin ricin, capable of causing death within hours of exposure.
๐ Read full reports here
๐ฅ The Perpetrators
- Dr. Ahmed Mohiyuddin Saiyed โ a doctor trained in China, identified as the alleged mastermind behind procuring and processing ricin.
- Mohammad Suhail Mohammad Suleman and Azad Suleman Saifi โ alleged accomplices involved in reconnaissance and logistics.
๐งช Investigators recovered castor seeds and chemical materials used to extract ricin from castor bean residue.
โ ๏ธ The Weapon: Ricin
Ricin is a naturally occurring toxin derived from the waste product of castor oil production.
Even a few milligrams can be fatal if inhaled, ingested, or injected โ and there is no known antidote.
The accused had begun initial chemical processing to create the poison for terror attacks.
๐ฏ Targets and Method
According to reports, the group:
- Conducted reconnaissance of high-profile public areas and water sources.
- Allegedly planned to contaminate a water supply, aiming to cause over 1,000 deaths and widespread panic.
๐งญ Authorities believe the operation was directed by a handler named Abu Khadija, based in Afghanistan, with possible ISI links in Pakistan.
Investigations continue into the wider terror network and funding channels.
๐งฉ National Security Implications
โThis incident underscores a new phase in extremist tactics โ the shift toward biological and chemical weapons,โ said a senior intelligence official (as cited in The Hans India and TFIPost).
Key takeaways:
- Extremist groups are increasingly exploring bio-agents for terror activities.
- The use of a medically trained individual shows a worrying trend of scientific misuse.
- Indiaโs security and intelligence agencies are now enhancing biosecurity coordination and chemical precursor monitoring nationwide.
๐ Why This Matters
The ricin plot is a wake-up call for Indiaโs biosecurity preparedness.
It demonstrates:
- The ease of access to biological precursors like castor beans.
- The urgent need for stronger surveillance, lab controls, and public awareness.
- The importance of inter-agency collaboration in neutralizing unconventional threats.
๐ Verified Sources and Reports
- India TV Facebook report
- NDTV
- TFIPost
- The Economic Times
- IANS Live
- DNA India
- India Today
- Times of India
- The Hans India
๐ฉบ Public Health Note
Ricin cannot spread person-to-person. However, mass exposure through food, air, or water could overwhelm health infrastructure.
Early detection, surveillance, and public awareness remain the best defense.
๐๏ธ Editorial Note
This section is for educational and public awareness purposes only. Information has been compiled from verified public sources. Readers are encouraged to follow updates from official agencies.This is an ongoing investigation and more updates will be added later.
Website: healthwealthbridge.com
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๐ References
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Ricin Factsheet
- World Health Organization (WHO): Health Aspects of Chemical and Biological Weapons
- Indian DRDO Biosafety Guidelines, 2023
- PubMed: Audi J, Belson M et al. Ricin poisoning: clinical features and management. JAMA. 2005;294(18):2342โ51.
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002962925009899https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19767104/
- Ricin as a weapon of mass terror–separating fact from fiction https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19767104/
- https://tfipost.com/2025/11/ricin-the-silent-killer-how-gujarat-ats-foiled-a-catastrophic-bioterror-plot-involving-the-worlds-deadliest-toxin/
- Radicalized Medicine https://substack.com/inbox/post/178598666?r=o4089&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true
- https://www.satp.org/
- https://www.fondapol.org/en/study/islamist-terrorist-attacks-in-the-world-1979-2024/
๐ฉบ This article is for educational purposes only. If ricin exposure is suspected, seek emergency medical care immediately.
Acknowledgment
This article was developed by Dr. Amrita Basu with the assistance of ChatGPT (OpenAI GPTโ5) for research synthesis, drafting, and language polishing. The content is for educational and awareness purposes only and not intended as medical or legal advice.
13/11/2025
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Anne of Green Gables
When I buy books for my daughter there are rare moments when I find I haven’t read them. Anne of Green Gables was one such. Anne of Green Gables was written by L.M Montgomery. It’s a lovely story about a young orphan girl who finds a loving home and a blessed life in an unexpected way.
Sometimes mistakes are meant to be and seeing the positive side of situations and things does bring blessings. Thankfulness is Anne’s most adorable quality. She also has a vibrant imagination
Who is this book for ?
It’s for girls eight to fourteen years. Its written in a simple language in a way little girls will love.It teaches life lessons in a straight forward way without preaching. It’s a good gift for Christmas, birthday, special occasions to the special little girl who loves reading.
The six books in this series:
- Anne of Green Gables
- Anne of Avonlea
- Anne of the Island
- Annes House of Dreams
- Anne of Ingleside
- Rilla of Ingleside
You can gift it as a gift set of all the six books or one at a time.Each book is standalone with a thread running through.This is part of Blogchatter Half Marathon .
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ย Vande Mataram โ 150 years เฆฌเฆจเงเฆฆเง เฆฎเฆพเฆคเฆฐเฆฎเงโ National Song of India |Lyrics|Emotions|Meaning
Vande Mataram the National song of India completes in 150 years .Its a rallying call for children of. Bharat Varsha .The Government of India is commemorating 150 years of this beautiful and powerful song
Vande Mataram was written by Sri Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in the 1870s and published as part of his novel Anandamath (1882). The poem (originally six stanzas) was widely used in the freedom movement; two stanzas were adopted as Indiaโs National Song in 1950 .Bankim Chandra was a Nationalist and his Vande Mataram became a rallying cry for all Bharatiya ,fighting the oppressive British rule. His words evoked the image of Mother India that we all Indians have in our heart.
Summary of Meaning
Sri Bankim Chandra described not only Bharat Mata’s beauty but also her power .It starts with mother I submit my prayers to you bowing my head.He imagined her as powerful as Devi Maa Durga, soft spoken, giver of abundance, prosperity and wellbeing like Maa Lakshmi and bestowing knowledge and wisdom like Maa Saraswati. She is fierce with enemies and nurturing to her children. She is fearless in battle but full of love for all those who call her mother. Vande MAtaram is not just a song, its a prayer .
Vande Mataram โ เฆฌเฆจเงเฆฆเง เฆฎเฆพเฆคเฆฐเฆฎเงโ (Full Poem in Bengali)
By Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, from Anandamath (1882)
เฆฌเฆจเงเฆฆเง เฆฎเฆพเฆคเฆฐเฆฎเงโเฅค
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เฆคเฆฌ เฆเงเฆเฆพเฆฅเง เฆเฆพเฆ เฆฌเงเฆฐเฆพเฆนเงเฆฎเฆฃ, เฆเงเฆทเฆ, เฆญเฆฟเฆเงเฆทเงเฆ, เฆถเงเฆฐเฆฎเฆฟเฆเฅค
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เฆฌเฆจเงเฆฆเง เฆฎเฆพเฆคเฆฐเฆฎเงโเฅฅ
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เฆฌเงเฆฃเงเฆฎเฆพเฆงเฆฌ-เฆฐเงเฆชเฆงเฆพเฆฐเฆฟเฆฃเงเฅค
เฆคเงเฆฎเฆฟ เฆเฆพเฆฎเฆฟเฆจเง, เฆคเงเฆฎเฆฟ เฆฆเงเฆฐเงเฆเฆพ เฆถเฆพเฆฐเฆฆเฆพเฅค
เฆฌเฆจเงเฆฆเง เฆฎเฆพเฆคเฆฐเฆฎเงโเฅฅ
เฆคเงเฆฎเฆฟ เฆเฆพเฆฎเฆฟเฆจเง, เฆคเงเฆฎเฆฟ เฆฆเงเฆฐเงเฆเฆพ, เฆฆเฆถเฆชเงเฆฐเฆนเฆฐเฆฃเฆงเฆพเฆฐเฆฟเฆฃเงเฅค
เฆเฆฎเฆฒเฆฎเฆพเฆฒเฆฟเฆจเง, เฆฌเงเฆฃเงเฆฎเฆพเฆงเฆฌ-เฆฐเงเฆชเฆงเฆพเฆฐเฆฟเฆฃเงเฅค
เฆฆเฆถเฆชเงเฆฐเฆนเฆฐเฆฃเฆงเฆพเฆฐเฆฟเฆฃเงเฅค
เฆคเงเฆฎเฆฟ เฆฆเงเฆฐเงเฆเฆพ, เฆเงเฆฎเฆฒเฆฎเฆพเฆฒเฆฟเฆจเง, เฆฌเงเฆฃเงเฆฎเฆพเฆงเฆฌ-เฆฐเงเฆชเฆงเฆพเฆฐเฆฟเฆฃเงเฅค
เฆฌเฆจเงเฆฆเง เฆฎเฆพเฆคเฆฐเฆฎเงโเฅฅ
เฆคเฆฌ เฆธเฆชเฆคเฆธเฆฟเฆจเงเฆงเง-เฆเฆจเฆจเง, เฆฆเงเฆงเง-เฆญเฆพเฆคเง เฆชเงเฆฐเงเฆฃเฅค
เฆคเฆฌ เฆ
เฆฐเฆฃเงเฆฏ เฆคเฆฌ เฆชเฆฐเงเฆฌเฆค เฆฎเฆเงเฆเฆฒเฆฎเงเงเฅค
เฆคเฆฌ เฆนเฆฟเฆฎเฆเฆฟเฆฐเฆฟ เฆคเฆฌ เฆฏเฆฎเงเฆจเฆพ เฆคเฆฌ เฆเฆเงเฆเฆพ เฆฎเฆเงเฆเฆฒเฆฎเงเงเฅค
เฆฌเฆจเงเฆฆเง เฆฎเฆพเฆคเฆฐเฆฎเงโเฅฅ
เฆคเฆฌ เฆถเฆคเงเฆฐเงเฆฐเง เฆคเฆฌ เฆ
เฆธเงเฆคเงเฆฐเง เฆคเฆฌ เฆฌเฆเงเฆทเงเฅค
เฆธเฆฆเฆพ เฆเงเฆงเงเฆฌเฆจเฆฟ เฆฌเงเฆเง เฆเฆ เง, เฆคเฆฌ เฆเงเฅค
เฆฌเฆจเงเฆฆเง เฆฎเฆพเฆคเฆฐเฆฎเงโเฅฅ
Full English Prose Translation by Sri Aurobindo (1909)
Mother, I bow to thee!
Rich with thy hurrying streams,
Bright with thy orchard gleams,
Cool with the winds of delight,
Dark fields waving, Mother of might,
Mother free!Glory of moonlight dreams,
Over thy branches and lordly streams,
Clad in thy blossoming trees,
Mother, giver of ease,
Laughing low and sweet,
Mother, I kiss thy feet,
Speaker sweet and low,
Mother, to thee I bow!Who hath said thou art weak in thy lands
When the sword flashes out in twice seventy million hands
And seventy million voices roar
Thy dreadful name from shore to shore?With many strengths who art mighty and stored,
To thee I call, Mother and Lord!
Thou who savest, arise and save!To her I cry who ever her foeman drove
Back from plain and sea
And shook herself free.Thou art Durga, Lady and Queen,
With her hands that strike and her swords of sheen;
Thou art Lakshmi lotus-throned,
And Saraswati wisdom-crowned;
Thou art in best of thy sons revealed,
Mother! Mother! Mighty, mild!Terrible in the battle-arrayed,
Swift as a wind, glorious, golden-haired!Mother! Oh Mother!
To thee I bow.Hail to thee, hail to thee, Mother!
Mother, I bow to thee!
๐ฌ Meaning by stanzas
- The first two stanzas describe the natural beauty of India โ rivers, crops, breezes, and the gentle, nurturing character of the motherland.
- The middle and later stanzas turn devotional and heroic, portraying the Mother as Maa Durga, Maa Lakshmi, Maa Saraswati โ divine feminine forces of power, wealth, and wisdom.
- The weird part is ,Jinnah was not supposed to dictate what was happening in India!He was already getting Pakistan .
Adopted as Indiaโs National Song by the Constituent Assembly in 1950.
Vande Mataram was initially composed independently and later included in Bankim Chandra Chatterjeeโs novel โAnandamathโ (published in 1882).
This song was sung by Rabindranath Tagore at the 1896 Congress Session in Calcutta.
Vande Mataram, as a political slogan, was first used on 7 August 1905.
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