GLOBAL ECHOES FROM DEWAS: MALWA KABIR YATRA BRIDGES ANCIENT WISDOM AND POSITIVE MEDIA ARCHIVING IN GRANTH 07 (BOOK).

GLOBAL ECHOES FROM DEWAS: MALWA KABIR YATRA BRIDGES ANCIENT WISDOM AND POSITIVE MEDIA ARCHIVING IN GRANTH 07 (BOOK).

Delhi- PANDA JAGIR DEWAS,M.P. - In a profound demonstration of cultural resilience and modern digital integration, the village of Panda Jagir in the Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh has become the focal point of a global spiritual discourse. The Malwa Kabir Spiritual and Cultural Awareness Yatra, currently in its 524th edition of the Ram Janaki Sansthan RJS Positive Broadcasting House PBH media series, has successfully synthesized the 15th-century radical humanism of Saint Kabir with the technological demands of the 21st-century "Positive India Uprising" (Amritkal Ka Sakaratmak Bharat Uday).

RJS Webinar co-organizer and Satnam Service Committee, Pandajagir's Sevak Rajesh Parmar Sahabji shared detailed information about the Malwa Kabir Spiritual and Cultural Awareness Journey. He said that the Malwa Kabir Festival and Journey from Pandajagir, Dewas has created a bridge between RJS Media Archiving (Book 07) and virtual and physical systems. The live broadcast was supported by Tifa26 and folk singer Karansingh Porwal and colleagues, which is commendable.

On this occasion, Padmashri awardee Kabir folk singer Prahlad Singh Tipania had a meaningful conversation with Dayaram Sarolia. Mr. Tipania said that the Malwa Kabir Festival has been celebrated for the past 30 years, and the enthusiasm for the journey has been maintained in Malwa for the past 15 years. Sadguru Kabir was a proponent of humanity. All our great men have promoted brotherhood, compassion, and harmony among humans. We have to follow their path and internalize it.

He said that this four-day festival, running from February 19 to 22, 2026, is not just a local gathering of folk singers from India and abroad, but a sophisticated effort to store spiritual insights for a global audience.

This documentation project, led by RJS PBH Founder Uday Kumar Manna, seeks to transform the oral traditions of the Malwa region into a permanent literary record, ensuring that Kabir’s rejection of superstition and communal division remains a cornerstone of modern national identity.

THE ARCHITECT OF THE LOOM: AN ECONOMIC REVALUATION

A significant highlight of the symposium was the forensic analysis of Kabir’s profession as a weaver (Julaha) and its implications for national prosperity. Rakesh Manchanda, a specialist in textile technology, presented a compelling narrative linking Kabir’s ancient loom (Kargha) to the economic self-reliance later championed by Mahatma Gandhi. Manchanda argued that in the 15th century, India’s dominance in the global GDP was largely driven by its mastery of textiles, dyes, and spices.

Manchanda described the loom as a model of social architecture. He explained that just as individual threads of different colors and strengths are woven together to create a single protective fabric, the disparate social groups of India—Hindus, Muslims, and Dalits—must be integrated to form a resilient national fabric. This technological metaphor served as a call for a return to artisanal precision and communal harmony as the true drivers of economic independence. Manchanda noted that the "Kargha" was the original hub of innovation that challenged the industrial powers of the West long before the modern era, suggesting that the spirit of the weaver is essential for the current Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) initiative.

SOCIAL REFORM AND THE DECONSTRUCTION OF SUPERSTITION

The yatra’s social mission was articulated by Rajesh Parmar of the Satnam Seva Samiti. Parmar outlined a rigorous agenda for the Dewas region, focusing on the eradication of drug addiction and the promotion of universal literacy. The collaboration between local grassroots organizers and the RJS PBH virtual hub in Delhi aims to create a society free from the "paakhand" (hypocrisy) and "andhvishwas" (superstition) that Kabir so vehemently criticized.

Shubhra Singh, contributing from the RJS 26 group in Uttarakhand, delved into the historical controversy surrounding Kabir’s death. She highlighted Kabir’s radical choice to move from Kashi (modern Varanasi) to Maghar in his final days. At the time, religious orthodoxy claimed that dying in Kashi guaranteed heaven, while dying in Maghar doomed one to hell. Kabir’s deliberate relocation was characterized by Singh as a daring act of a revolutionary who sought to prove that geographical ritualism is irrelevant compared to the purity of the mind.

This theme of internal versus external purity was expanded upon by Sarita Kapoor, a retired teacher. Kapoor introduced the spiritual concept of "Moun" (silence) versus "Shabd" (words). Referencing an encounter between Kabir and Guru Gorakhnath, Kapoor explained that while words often lead to "tarak" (argument) and division, silence provides the "abhaas" (realization) of truth. She argued that Kabir’s philosophy remains relevant because it prioritizes the "Nirgun" (formless) aspect of divinity, urging individuals to look within rather than at external idols or symbols.

GENERATIONAL CONTINUITY AND THE Q AND A DISCOURSE

One of the high-priority segments of the event was a structured inquiry into how Kabir’s message can be preserved for the youth. The participation of Swati Singh, the granddaughter of Padma Shri Prahlad Singh Tipaniya, provided a live example of generational transition. Prahlad Singh Tipaniya, the primary catalyst of the yatra, has been instrumental in keeping the "Tambura" tradition alive in Malwa.

A formal Question and Answer session during the virtual broadcast addressed practical social challenges:

Question: How can Kabir’s complex philosophical couplets be effectively communicated to the new generation of students who are immersed in digital distractions?

Answer: Sweety Paul, former manager at Bharat Mandapam, suggested that the primary responsibility lies within the domestic temple—the home. She argued that parents should play Kabir’s "bhajans" and "dohe" during the early morning hours. By making these sounds a natural part of the household environment, children will subconsciously absorb values of struggle, truth, and simplicity before they are exposed to the competitive pressures of the outside world.

Question: What is the significance of the "Hammer and Stake" metaphor mentioned by Shubhra Singh?

Answer: Singh explained that this story serves as a psychological tool. Kabir was observed hitting a stake in the ground with a hammer every day. When asked why he did this daily since the stake was already firm, Kabir replied that just as a stake can become loose without constant reinforcement, the human mind is "chanchal" (restless). Without the daily impact of "Satsang" (good company) and positive thoughts, the mind will inevitably loosen its grip on morality and drift toward negativity.

Question: How does the "Nindak" (critic) philosophy apply to the modern "Positive India" movement?

Answer: Sarita Kapoor addressed this by referencing Kabir’s famous instruction to keep one’s critic nearby ("Nindak Rakhiye Angan Kuti Chwaye"). She explained that in the modern era of ego and social media validation, the critic acts as "soap and water" for the soul, cleaning the character without cost. Embracing criticism is, therefore, a fundamental requirement for personal and national growth.

THE PAN INDIAN ARTISTIC SYNERGY

The yatra featured a diverse roster of artists, demonstrating that Kabir’s message transcends linguistic and regional boundaries. Karan Singh Porwal, a Kabir folk singer from Akashvani and Doordarshan, reported live from the festival grounds, introducing performers like Vedant Bharadwaj from Chennai and Mura Lala Marwada from the Kutch region of Gujarat.

Uday Narayan Singh, a folk singer from Chhapra, Bihar, added to the discourse by discussing Kabir’s linguistic style, known as "Panchmel Khichdi" or "Sadhukkari." By blending Braj, Awadhi, Bhojpuri, and Persian, Kabir created a medium that was accessible to the common man, effectively bypassing the elite barriers of the Sanskrit-centric orthodoxy of his time. This linguistic inclusivity was identified as a precursor to the modern concept of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" (the world is one family), which RJS PBH seeks to promote.

The event also acknowledged the healing power of the arts. Nisha Chaturvedi, a member of RJS 26 reporting from Hyderabad, shared a heart-touching audio recording of Kabir’s couplets, produced immediately after her discharge from a hospital. Her contribution served as a testament to the "spiritual strength" derived from Kabir’s philosophy during times of physical illness.

IMPACT ON EDUCATION AND THE SILVER PUBLIC SCHOOL VISIT

The RJS PBH mission’s real-world impact was further illustrated by the recent engagement with Silver Public School. Uday Kumar Manna detailed how students and faculty, including Chairman Chaudhary Indraraj Singh Saini and Managing Director Rakesh Saini, were integrated into the "Positive Thinking" framework. The visit featured a three-hour intensive session with students, reinforcing that Kabir’s principles of "simple living and high thinking" are being actively taught in modern educational institutions. This engagement included a presentation of the RJS book to the school library, symbolizing the transfer of wisdom from the media stage to the classroom.

FUTURE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CONCLUSION

As the Malwa Kabir Yatra moves toward its grand finale on February 22 at the Ravindra Natya Grah in Indore, several strategic initiatives were announced:

1. A comprehensive RJS PBH Newsletter will be released on February 28, 2026, summarizing the economic and social findings of the Dewas yatra.

2. The National Science Day program is scheduled for February 25, under the leadership of Uday Shankar Singh Kushwaha, aiming to bridge the gap between spiritual mysticism and scientific temper.

3. The official launch of the RJS 7th Granth is in preparation, which will feature the activities of the Satnam Seva Samiti and the musical contributions of the Malwa artists as a primary chapter.

The 524th RJS PBH program has demonstrated that the "Positive India Uprising" is not a mere slogan but a multi-dimensional movement that uses history, technology, and art to address modern social anxieties. By documenting the Malwa Kabir Yatra, the RJS PBH team is ensuring that the radical humanism of Saint Kabir—a man who claimed he never touched ink—is preserved in a way that will guide future generations through the complexities of the modern world. The ultimate takeaway from Panda Jagir is that the loom of Kabir continues to weave, and the threads of humanity, when joined with positive intent, remain unbreakable