Veer Mata Shrimati Vidyavati Kaur: A Symbol of Motherhood, Sacrifice, and National Service(Demise: 1 June 1975)
Veer Mata Shrimati Vidyavati Kaur: A Symbol of Motherhood, Sacrifice, and National Service ( Demise: 1 June 1975 ) India’s history is replete with tales of valiant heroes and great personalities, yet the sacrifices and penance of the mothers who gave birth to these heroes are equally glorious. Shrimati Vidyavati Kaur, the revered mother of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, stands as a remarkable example of patriotism, renunciation, endurance, and inner strength. She was not only the mother of a martyr but also a silent ascetic of the freedom struggle who embodied the highest ideals of womanhood. Motherhood Rooted in Noble Values Shrimati Vidyavati was married to freedom fighter Sardar Kishan Singh. Her father-in-law, Sardar Arjun Singh, was a staunch Arya Samajist who performed daily yajnas (sacred rituals). Immersed in such a spiritual and patriotic environment, Vidyavati naturally inclined toward social reform activities of the Arya Samaj and dedicated herself to these causes. H...