Bharata mata is the mother of Vamadeva, who knew his identity with the Universal Parabrahmam from the moment of his birth; of Prahlada, who from the day he lisped uttered the Name of Narayana; of Suka, who had the unique Advaitic Realisation even while a boy; and a Sankaracharya, who mastered the intricacies of Vedanta even while in his teens. She is the mother of heroes like Bharata, who gambolled with lion cubs, Arjuna who could wield his undefeatable bow, in either hand; of Shivaji, who faced fearful odds to fulfil the smallest wish of his Guru Samartha Ramadas. Among her children, we have men like Sibi, Harischandra and Karna who are shining examples of the spirit of renunciation and women likeSita, Savitri and Damayanti who are brilliant stars in the firmaments of virtue. No wonder India rose to the position of the Guru of the Globe, the Teacher of all Humanity. This heritage is fast being forgotten and India started a journey away from her legitimate direction. (SSS Vol. 6, pp. 55-56)