There is famous saying in the region of marwar:
माई ऐहा पूत जण जेहा दुर्गादास, बांध मरुधरा राखियो बिन खंभा आकाश
it is a blessing often given to daughters-in-law and daughters in the villages of Marwar. It translates to:
“Mother, give birth to a son like Durgadas, who held Marudhara (Marwar) together without any support, like the sky without pillars.”
This blessing honors the bravery and strength of Durgadas Rathore, a legendary warrior from Marwar, who is celebrated for his courage and leadership. It signifies the hope for future generations to embody similar valor and resilience.
बलोपासक: Praying to Strength is a series of products by IndicLore that depicts and signifies kshaatr spirit by expressing admiration for warriors and their role in safeguarding society. We took the inspiration of Balopasak Tees from Saint Samarth Ramdas who first advocated Balopasana three hundred years ago.
Sant Ramdas wished to counter the depredations done by foreign rulers and invaders. He saw the need to rouse society from its slumber to rise up against it’s subjugation. For this, he saw the need to emphasize बलोपासना, the importance of physical strength along with knowledge for individual development.
He argued that only the strong and those with a fighting spirit would be able to establish the rule of dharma, and he expressed admiration for warriors and their role in safeguarding society.
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