Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

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Portrait of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay Anandamath — Part IIIChapter XII (1941)

When we establish our independent kingdom, the very news of it will win us the allegiance of our fellow countrymen in the distant provinces and states.' They all bowed at the Mahatma's feet.
'Master,' Jiban said, 'we bow before you. Master, if you so desire, we shall build a throne for you here.'
For the first time in many years Mahatma Satya showed anger and said: 'Shame on all of you. Do you think I am such an empty-headed person? None of us may be king. We all are ascetics. The king of the country is God himself. He is our Protector. After we capture the capital, you may crown a king.
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Portrait of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay Anandamath — Part IIIChapter XII (1941)

After the cremation, Mahatma Satya, Jiban, Mahendra, Nabin and Dhiren met in the woods for a secret conference.
'The cause,' Mahatma Satya said, 'for which we have so long sacrificed our homes, our hearts, our professions, our personal duties, and all sources of earthly happiness, is now crowned with success. The British are driven out of this part of our country. Their soldiers are gone and the few that are left will soon be crushed by us.
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