Prayagraj:

A grand lecture program on the topic Goddess of Justice was

organized under the aegis of Aishwaryam Literary, Cultural and Social

Organization at Savitri Garden, Bhavapur, Prayagraj. This event was dedicated

to the 300th birth anniversary of Mahasasika Mata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, who

established the pillars of impartial justice, religious tolerance and social

welfare in Indian history. The chief guest of the program, Justice Dr. Gautam

Chaudhary of Allahabad High Court, in his speech, described Mata Ahilyabai as a

living idol of justice and said, “The rule of Mata Ahiliya Bai is

an ideal even today, where justice was based only on truth and policy, beyond

caste, religion and gender.”

Her

governance symbolizing fair justice: Mata Ahilyabai Holkar was a remarkable

woman of the 18th century who, despite being a widow, ascended the throne and

left a lasting impression in male-dominated politics with her love for justice,

policy, piety and fearless leadership. In her court, every complainant got

justice without any discrimination, whether he was a Brahmin or a Dalit, a

Hindu or a Muslim.

Historians

believe that she stressed on public education against superstition, encouraged

the remarriage of widows and gave the message of unity among all communities by

rebuilding religious places.

Today's

need: Organizer of the program and manager of Aishwaryam Sanstha, Advocate M.K.

Rajpal said, “Today, when the definition of justice is getting blurred

somewhere in the society, the thoughts and work of Mata Ahilyabai Holkar are a

beacon for us. Giving her a place in the national memory as the 'Goddess of

Law' would be a fitting tribute to justice and religion.”

Resolution

and message: The speakers in the program also demanded that the Government of

India should recognize Mata Ahilyabai as a national symbol and “Justice Day”

should be celebrated in her name, so that the coming generations are inspired

by the values of impartial justice, women power and righteous governance. There

was a dignified presence of students, lawyers, social workers and literature

lovers in the program.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi