Global Hindu Heritage Foundation conducts more than 175 Bala Samskar Kendras in nine different states in Bharat and Bangladesh. Our utmost wish is to educate our children about the national heroes who sacrificed their lives to protect the culture and traditions during eight hundred years of Muslim and British rule. 
If we carefully observe the country's freedom movement, one thing becomes clear to all of us. They fought not only to drive out foreign invaders but also to uphold the culture and customs of this country. Foreign Muslim invaders and foreign Christian invaders not only robbed us but also disrespected our cultural roots and committed many atrocities. This sparked a large-scale rebellion among the general public. The first Sepoy Mutiny movement in the country's freedom movement is proof of that.
The British recruited Indians as soldiers with the money of Indians, enslaved Indians, and ruled them. Thus, many Indians served as sepoys in the British army. Many of them did that work willingly. But when the cow, which is highly revered by Indians, was killed, and the Indian sepoys were told to use the fat in their gun bullets, their dormant religious and cultural roots awakened and made them fight against the British government. "Looking at it this way, there is no doubt that the reason for the rebellion of the sepoys, which is considered to be the starting point of the country's freedom struggle, was the cow." Mangal Pandey was born on 19 July 1827 as the son of Diwakar Pandey of Nagwad in Uttar Pradesh. In his childhood, he refused to study science and studied surgery instead. Mangal Pandey served as a sepoy in the 34th Bengal Regiment in the British Army. The British used to give the sepoys bullets made by applying cow fat. Those bullets explode only if you bite them with your mouth and remove the skin. Reluctant to use bullets coated with cow fat, the self-respect that had been dormant in him rose, so he gathered his fellow soldiers and raised his voice of contempt against the British government. He killed two British officers and started a rebellion. With the spirit of military rebellion, many heroes like Jhansi Lakshmi Bai, Maratha Peshwa Nanasaheb, and Tantia Tope, who had been waiting for an opportunity until then, fought against the East India Company. After that, the British suppressed the movement with a large army and imprisoned Mangal Pandey, who was hanged on 8 April 1857. Remembering Mangal Pandey means remembering all those military heroes who fought for the pride of the country and the cow.
It is truly shameful for today's generation, born in this land where people fought for the cow and for Dharma, to live in an independent India where millions of cow mothers are being killed around them, and attacks on Dharma and temples are being carried out as if nothing has happened. There is a great need to make today's generation aware of Dharma and the country and prepare them as soldiers who fight for them.
Moral things to learn from the story:
1. Inspiration of sacrifice: Stories of heroes who sacrificed their lives for freedom give us strength and courage. We should be ready to make any sacrifice for Dharma and the country.
2. Responsibility of today's generation: We need courage and inspiration to fight against the injustices and atrocities around us without complacency.
3. Unity: This is the message that if we are united, we can face any powerful enemy.
4. One's inspiration is a guide for another: Mangal Pandey's rebellion and sacrifice influenced other leaders and people. The good deeds and brave actions we do can be an inspiration to others.
Suggestion for teachers:
Things to teach children through this story:
1. We should put aside personal interests and stand up for society and the country.
2. We should have the determination to fight even when faced with many insults.
3. Like Mangal Pandey, we should stand up without fear when facing injustice.
4. We should think about what we are doing today to uphold Dharma and fight if necessary.
How to discuss this story with children:
1. What did Mangal Pandey consider more important than his life?
2. What quality did Mangal Pandey teach you in this story?
3. What services would you like to do for the country and Dharma? What would you do if you had to?
4. Why did Mangal Pandey rebel against the British government?
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