The Role of Death in the Development of Patriotism: A Discussion in the Context of Jatindranath Das's (1904-1929) Renunciation/ দেশাত্মবোধের উন্মেষে মৃত্যুর ভূমিকা : যতীন্দ্রনাথ দাসের (১৯০৪-১৯২৯) আত্মোৎসর্গের প্রেক্ষিতে একটি আলোচনা

Abstract

India's freedom struggle has witnessed the fearless self-sacrifice of revolutionaries. Revolutionary ideologies spread rapidly in Bengal from the early 20th century. The secret assassinations, robberies, and weapons looting programs of the revolutionaries were a cause of concern for the British government. The government took a strict stance to suppress all these revolutionary programs. The police could not stop them in any way, even with lathi charge, firing, imprisonment, and hanging. Rather, the revolutionary movement intensified despite police repression. The death of the revolutionaries greatly inspired the country's youth. Jatindranath Das set a unique example in this regard. His hunger strike demanding the dignity of a political prisoner had a huge impact on the public. His unwavering willpower became an ideal for the youth. His death brought a surge of patriotism across the country. He wanted to do this at the cost of his own life. Jatin Das' death brought temporary relief to the factional politics of Bengal. The leaders of Bengal paid their last respects to him together, Putting aside all disputes. In the Puranas, Rishi Dadhichi voluntarily sacrificed his life to kill the Vritrasur. A weapon to kill the demon was prepared from his bones. Here Jatindranath Das laid the foundation for the national movement at the cost of his life. The main topic of this article is the impact of Jatindranath Das' death.