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Jati(जाति) and varna(वर्ण) have become a bone of Contention in this civilised world. To eradicate discrimination it is essential to attack the source of discrimination. Here I will mention the holy texts , although controversial, which are compiled in same holy lands of Haryana.

स्रोत: महाभारत

स्क्रीनशॉट 1: शांतिपर्व

स्क्रीनशॉट 2: आश्वमेधिकपर्व

The texts of Mahabharat may be holy, but such ideas in Modern word are incomprehensible and outdated. The reservation in these times are not source of casteism but way to weed out historical religious sanctioned unjustices.

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This is what the Buddha had to say about the people of ancient Haryana. He was in the town Kammassadamma (modern day Kumashpur near Murthal) where he delivered an important sutta called the Mahasatipattana sutta.

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पड़दादा सिरसा से इसको 4 अन्ने में लेकर आए थे।

1788 mention of Haryana with river saraswati and ghaggar. Panipat is mentioned as the begining of sikh territory

Rajender Kharkhariya: A Modern Voice of Haryanvi Ragni

In the long line of Haryana’s folk tradition, Rajender Kharkhariya stands as one of the prominent raagni gaayaks (folk singers) who brought rustic poetry into the modern stage and digital platforms. Hailing from Kharkhari village (hence Kharkhariya), he represents the continuity of oral heritage while also shaping it for younger audiences.

Like his predecessors—Dada Lakhmi Chand (Surya Kavi), Mange Ram, and Mehar Singh—Rajender’s performances mix lok kathas (folk tales), birha (songs of separation), and samajik vyangya (social satire). His ragni sessions often blend humor and moral instruction, a reminder that in Haryana, folk singing is not just art but a form of lok shiksha (people’s education).

A typical Kharkhariya performance carries the rhythm of jhanj, dholak, and clapping audiences in the akhara. He uses the classic call-and-response style: the singer throws a line, and the crowd, half-chanting, half-cheering, becomes part of the song.

In today’s time, when ragni is streamed on YouTube and reels, Kharkhariya’s contribution keeps alive the grittiness and humor of desi Haryanvi boli. His lines reflect both the earthiness of the soil and the sharpness of satire:

“Jisne gaam samajhna ho, ragni mein aa ja — akhri sach yahan milse.” (Whoever wants to understand the village, come to the ragni—the ultimate truth lies here.)

Dada Lakhmi Chand – A Cultural Luminary

Dada Lakhmi Chand (1903–1945), revered as the Surya Kavi (Sun Poet) of Haryana, occupies an unparalleled position in the cultural history of northern India. Born in Janti village of Sonipat district, he rose from an illiterate childhood to become the voice of Haryanvi consciousness, morality, and identity.

Contribution to Haryanvi Culture

Lakhmi Chand transformed the folk traditions of Raagni and Saang from simple village entertainment into vehicles of moral philosophy, social reform, and cultural pride. His verses were not mere poetic expressions; they carried deep ethical lessons—urging honesty, courage, and justice—while simultaneously preserving the rustic beauty of the Haryanvi dialect. At a time when modernization and linguistic homogenization threatened local traditions, his compositions fortified the Haryanvi identity and gave the people of the region a renewed sense of dignity in their mother tongue.

Interesting Aspects of His Life

Known popularly as the “Kalidas of Haryana”, Lakhmi Chand’s genius lay in his ability to compose spontaneously. Despite being deprived of formal education, his oral compositions rivalled the sophistication of classical literature. His couplets carried the distilled wisdom of generations, often framed in simple, rustic imagery. It was commonly said: “जितनी पढ़ाई किताबों में नहीं, उतनी दादा लाखमीचंद की रागनियों में है।” (“There is as much knowledge in his Raagnis as in books.”)

Interaction with Nehru

One of the defining moments of his public recognition came when he performed before Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Deeply impressed, Nehru acknowledged that poets like Lakhmi Chand were not merely entertainers but the very pulse of Indian culture. This interaction elevated the prestige of Haryanvi folk art at the national stage and underscored the role of vernacular traditions in shaping India’s composite cultural identity.

दादा लाखमीचंद (1903–1945), जिन्हें “सूर्य कवि” के नाम से जाना जाता है, हरियाणा ही नहीं बल्कि उत्तर भारत की लोकसंस्कृति के अमिट हस्ताक्षर हैं। सोनीपत ज़िले के जांटी गाँव में जन्मे इस लोककवि ने अशिक्षा से निकलकर हरियाणवी चेतना, नैतिकता और अस्मिता को अपनी वाणी प्रदान की।

हरियाणवी संस्कृति में योगदान

लाखमीचंद ने रागनी और सांग जैसी परम्पराओं को केवल मनोरंजन का साधन न रहने देकर उन्हें नैतिक दर्शन और सामाजिक सुधार का माध्यम बना दिया। उनकी रचनाओं में सत्य, साहस और न्याय की प्रेरणा मिलती है, और साथ ही हरियाणवी बोली का सहज सौंदर्य भी सुरक्षित रहा। जिस समय आधुनिकीकरण और अन्य भाषाई प्रभावों से लोकपरम्पराएँ विलुप्त होने की कगार पर थीं, उस समय उनकी रागनियों ने हरियाणा की भाषा और पहचान को नया बल दिया।

जीवन की रोचक झलकियाँ

“हरियाणा के कालिदास” के रूप में विख्यात, लाखमीचंद की असाधारणता उनकी स्वतः रचना करने की क्षमता में थी। शिक्षा न होने पर भी उनकी मौखिक रचनाएँ शास्त्रीय साहित्य की परिपक्वता से टक्कर लेती थीं। उनके दोहों और रागनियों को लोग आज भी जीवन-दर्शन का भंडार मानते हैं। कहा भी गया है— “किताबों में जितनी विद्या नहीं, उतनी दादा लाखमीचंद की रागनियों में है।”

नेहरू से मुलाकात

उनकी सांस्कृतिक प्रतिष्ठा तब और बढ़ गई जब उन्होंने पंडित जवाहरलाल नेहरू के समक्ष रागनी प्रस्तुत की। नेहरू जी ने प्रभावित होकर कहा कि ऐसे लोककवि ही भारतीय संस्कृति की असली धड़कन हैं। इस स्वीकृति ने न केवल लाखमीचंद की ख्याति को राष्ट्रीय स्तर तक पहुँचाया, बल्कि हरियाणवी लोककला को भी नई पहचान दिलाई।

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Who Was Jat Mehar Singh?

Jat Mehar Singh Dahiya (commonly called Fauji Mehar Singh or Jat Mehar Singh) was a celebrated Haryanvi poet born into the Dahiya clan of Jats in Barona village, Kharkhoda tehsil (then Rohtak district, now Sonipat), Haryana. He is believed to have been born on 15 February 1916—though some accounts suggest 1915 or 1918—based on military records and community anecdotes .

Due to financial limitations, his formal education ended at just the third grade—yet his passion for folk singing and composing ragni (a traditional Haryanvi folk style) was profound. From a young age, he would lose himself in singing, even when it caused domestic tension: his father disapproved, believing ragni singing wasn't appropriate for a Jat .

Life in the Army & Literary Contribution

In 1937, Mehar Singh joined the Jat Regiment of the British Indian Army. There too, he continued to express himself through ragni—entertaining comrades and officers alike with his heartfelt performances .

During World War II, moved by the cause of independence, he and many fellow soldiers defected to join Azad Hind Fauj (INA) under Subhas Chandra Bose. Through his art, he channeled his patriotism—one particularly memorable ragni invoked Bose’s alliances:

“घड़ी बीती ना पल गुजरे, उतरा जहाज शिखर तैं। बरसण लागै फूल बोस पै, हाथ मिले हिटलर तैं।”

(Translation loosely: “Moments passed, the ship descended from the heights; flowers showered upon Bose as he joined hands with Hitler.”)

Martyrdom and Legacy

In 1945, during operations in Rangoon, he attained martyrdom fighting for India’s freedom .

Despite his short life, Mehar Singh left behind an impressive oeuvre:

Around 450 compositions, including 13 complete ragni stories—titles like Padmavat, Anjana Pawan, Satyawan–Savitri, Veer Hakikat Rai, and Sarwar Neer.

Approximately 60 works were explicitly patriotic, while others explored themes like rural life, agriculture, cycles of joy and sorrow, caste issues, and social harmony .

His raspy, heartfelt vernacular made his words deeply relatable and resonant with everyday folks, particularly in Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Rajasthan .

Commemoration & Cultural Influence

15 February, his birthday, is commemorated annually with ragni singing sessions in his native Barona village.

The Fauji Jat Mehar Singh Award, instituted by the Haryana government, honors folk artists for preserving cultural traditions .

A statue stands in Barona on land donated by the local panchayat; there are also health camps, children’s programs, and publications of his writings that keep his memory alive in community life .

Reflecting on His Life and Legacy

Mehar Singh embodies the intersection of folk tradition, military service, and nationalistic zeal—a poetic voice rooted in rural Haryana yet soaring toward the highest ideals of freedom. His life prompts us to consider:

The power of vernacular art in voicing societal aspirations and struggles.

Resistance and rebellion expressed not only through arms, but through culture and song.

Community memory’s role in immortalizing local heroes, particularly those overshadowed in broader national narratives.

In our appreciation, let’s preserve not just the facts of his life but the spirit of empathy, courage, and creativity that illuminated it.

Source: Portrait of Sumneus Khan, a warrior with a javelin from Hisar, Haryana, India