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Raorshi Uttamsinghji, Grand Oriental Master

•  “Knowledge of Oriental languages essential for research.”  Presidential address delivered by Sri Rao Uttamsinghji  on August 12, 1979,  in a conference organized by the Oriental Research Organization  ( Prachi Shodh Sansthan )   at Chandigarh. Excerpts.

Sri Rao Uttamsinghji, an authentic source of history

• Sri Rao Uttamsinghji, an  authentic source of history.”  Interview by Editor – in – Chief , The Barmon ; March7, 1983.

Great Educationist Raorshi Uttamsinghji

• Sri Rao Uttamsinghji, a rishi , a great educationist and a connoisseur of fine arts. Research – article by Dr. Vinod Pankaj ;  The Dainik Tribune ; April, 1987.

Rao Uttamsinghji of Dadri, a gold-mine of knowledge

• “Rao Uttam Singh of Dadri,  a gold mine of knowledge” and information albout Charkhi Dadri ; article by Prem Kumar, Resident Editor , Indian Express ; , in weekly column, “ of people and places,” The INDIAN EXPRESS ; February 13, 1988.

Great Patriot Rao Uttamsinghji of Dadri

• Sri Rao Uttamsinghji  infused the spirit of  self-respect and patriotism in Haryana.  Research – article. The Haryana Samvad ; April, 1990 ; Department of Public Relations, Haryana. 

Raorshi Uttamsinghji, a great promoter of culture

• “ Raorshi Uttamsinghji’s great contribution to the cause of culture and  human values .” Views of Kr. Rajinder Singh Jamwal on Dr. Vinod Pankaj’s article ; the Haryana Samvad ; July, 1990 ; Public Relations Department, Haryana, India. 

Rajguru Raorshi Uttamsinghji strengthened human values

•   Raorshi Rajguru Sri Rao Uttamsinghji of Dadri, in the context of human values. Special article on Sri Raorshi Jayanti Parv, Prerna Divas – 95. The DAINIK TRIBUNE ; January 16, 1994. 

R.R. Sri Rao Uttamsinghji, great source of inspiration.

• Raorshi Rajguru Sri Rao Uttamsinghji, a great source of inspiration ; special article on the Raorshi Jayanti Parv, Prerna Divas-95. ; the Vir Pratap ; January 16, 1994. 

Great source of inspiration Raorshi Uttamsinghji

• Raorshi Rajguru Sri Rao Uttamsinghji, a great source of inspiration ; special article on the Raorshi Jayanti Parv, Prerna Divas-95 ; the UTTAM HINDU ; January 16, 1994. 

Raorshi Uttamsinghji of Dadri, Symbol of Self-realisation

• Raorshi Rajguru Sri Rao Uttamsinghji of Dadri, “Symbol of  Self-Realisation”. THE TRIBUNE ;  August  23, 1997. 

Prerna Divas — Raorshi Jayanti Parv

• Celebration of Prerna Divas — Sri Raorshi (Rao-rishi) Jayanti Parv — on Prakashotsava, i.e. birth-day  of  Sri Raorshi Rajguru Rao Uttamsinghji, the great conservator of culture and perennial source of inspiration. Some news clippings.

Sri Rao Uttam Singh Library opened

• Sri Rao Uttam Singh Library  inaugurated at Panchkula for children of Bal Niketan. Some news clippings and pictures. 

Demand for Rajguru Rao Uttamsingh Museum

• A museum should be named after Rajguru Sri Rao Uttamsinghji, the great conservator of culture in Haryana, preferably at his birth-place  Charkhi Dadri ; demand raised by lovers of art and culture. Some news reports. 

 Rajguru Raorshi Uttamsinghji as archaeologist

•   Rajguru Sri Rao Uttamsinghji  was such an  archaeologist. Report  and  picture  depicting Sri Rao Vijay Prakash Singh donating books for library of the Numismatic Society of India, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi,  to Prof. Jai Prakash Singh, Chairman of NSI, at an Annual General. Meeting.  The DAINIK TRIBUNE ;  March 2, 2006. 

 Raorshi Uttamsinghji, Great Conservator of religion & culture

• Conservator of Religion  and Culture — Bodh Ke Raees Sri Rao Uttamsinghji.  Special article on Teachers Day by Dr. Indra Rani ; The Shiksha Va Dharma Sanskriti ;  September,  2010. 

Sri Rao Uttamsinghji as exponent of Scouting Movement

• Raorshi Rajguru Sri Rao Uttamsinghji of Dadri as an exponent of the Scouting movement in the kingdom of Jind ( before formation of the Indian Republic). Rare pictures depicting Rajguruji in scouting dress. Also  a pic of  Sri Rao Vijay Praksh Singhji and Sh. S.N. Sharma, founder and national secretary, Hindustan Scouts & Guides, New Delhi. 

 Mahakavya, “ Bodh Ke Raees” on Raorshi Uttamsinghji of Dadri

• Mahakavya,  the  “ Bodh Ke Raees”,  an epic (treatise) on the life and times of Raorshi Rajguru Sri Rao Uttamsinghji of Dadri. Some glimpses. 

The “ Bodh Ke Raees” — Book-reviews

• Some reviews about the mahakavya “ Bodh Ke Raees” : Opinions of sum authorities. 

Sri Rao Uttam Singhji’s book, “Coins of India”

• Sri Rao Uttamsinghji’s memorable book, the “ Coins of India”. Forward by the then Governor of Composite ( Joint ) Panjab. Glimpses with rare pictures. 

Raorshi Uttamsinghji’s Jayanti, Prerna Divas – 111 Special Issue

• Sri Raorshi Rajguru Rao Uttamsinghji, the great source of inspiration and an ocean of knowledge for pilgrims on the path of progress. Research-article by research- scholar Vinod Kumar in Special Issue of  Chandi Bhumi on  the Raorshi Jayanti Parv, Prerna Divas-111.

The Raorshi Jayanti Parv — Prerna Divas – 114 Greetings

• Sri Raorshi Jayanti Parv, Prerna Divas-114 greetings on 114 birth anniversary of R.R. Sri Rao Uttamsinghji,  the Great Conservation Culture. The Media Expressio ; January, 2013

Prerna Divas – 114 . Review of Sri VPS Rao’s book, “ In Quest for Cultural Conservation ”

• Book Review of Sri V.P.S. Rao’s book “ In Quest for Cultural Conservation”, a classis for all times.

Prerna Divas – 114 Greetings

• Sri Raorshi Jayanti Parv, Prerna Divas-114 greetings on 114 birth anniversary of R.R. Sri Rao Uttamsinghji,  the Great Conservator Culture. Chandi Bhumi; January,26, 2013

Sri Rao Uttamsinghji and his times — Some pictorial illustrations

• Some illustrations from the illustrious life and times of R.R. Sri Rao Uttamsinghji. Such as  example is better than precept, similarly illustrations are often more useful than descriptions in words or definitions. Here are some rare historic pictures, which point towards the life and times of Raorshi Rajguru Sri Rao Uttamsinghji in the context of socio-cultural aspects of the contemporary society 

 The Uttamanusmriti (Sanskriti-English). Pre-Prayer in memory of R.R.Sri Rao Uttamsinghji

• Concise pre-prayer in remembrance of Raorshi Rajguru Sri Rao Uttamsinghji, composted on Raorshi’s 91^st Jayant Parv, Prerna Divas-91 , by Mahamahopadhyaya Dr. Shashi Dhar Sharma Padmashri Adyait- Vedant-Ratna. January 1990 A.D. Sanskrit text with English translation.

The Uttamanusmriti (Sanskriti-Hindi). Composed by Dr. Shashi Dhar Sharma, Padmashri

• Concise pre-prayer in remembrance of Raorshi Rajguru Sri Rao Uttamsinghji, composted on Raorshi’s 91^st Jayant Parv, Prerna Divas-91 , by Mahamahopadhyaya Dr. Shashi Dhar Sharma Padmashri Adyait- Vedant-Ratna. January 1990 A.D. Sanskrit text with Hindi translation.

 R.R.Sri Rao Uttamsinghji of Dadri and his predecessors — Ancestors of Sri V.P.S. Rao

• Sri Raorshi Rajguru Rao Uttamsinghji of Charkhi Dadri ( Haryana, India) with some of his predecessors. Joint Picture.

The Onward Journey — Some Works of Sri V.P.S. Rao — Select Bibliography.

• Some works of  Sri V.P.S. Rao on Art, Culture, History, Numismatics, Spiritualism and other subjects. With brief descriptions of Sri Rao’s 108 representative works (1965 – 1996 A. D.). Compiled by Dr. I.R. Rao. Ed. 1997.

Sri VPS Rao, a scholar extra-ordinary & prolific author.

• Observations of  THE  TRIBUNE, in column , ‘ Chandigrh Calling’. The Tribune,  March 17, 1997

Sri VPS Rao, on preservation of History & Culture.

• Interview by Naresh Datt Sharma of the DAINIK TRIBUNE. The Dainik Tribune,  March, 27, 1997.

Sri VPS Rao, on continuation of cultural conservation crusade.

• Interview by Yashvir Kadian of the BHARTI  INTERNATIONAL, The Bharti International  September, 1997.

Sri VPS Rao, writes for welfare of humanity.

• Sri VPS Rao’s objective of writing is welfare of mankind, Illustrated research – article by Prof. Neena Sharma. The Haryana Samvad, Feb. – March, 2000. Periodical  publication of  the Department of  Public Relations, Haryana.

 Sri VPS Rao named Inter-national Women Day as Matri – Shakti Parv, more appropriate in the Indian context.

• ‘ Inter-national Women Day’ was given the name of ‘ Matri-Shakti Parv’ , which is more appropriate in the Indian context, at a function held at  Pinjore ( Haryana ) on March 8, 2001, under president ship of Sri Rao Vijay Prakash Singhji ( Sri V.P.S.Rao ).

Sri Rao Vijay Prakash Singhji’s brief introduction.

• Editor of The ‘Raorshi Rajguru Sri Rao Uttam Singh Prachi Bodh Publications’…. popularly known as Sri V.P.S. Rao…. dedicated to the cause of preservation and propagation of Indian Culture and strengthening the human values  through research – based journalism and enlightening literature….. he has to his credit a large number of publications, written and edited by him…. Connected with many eminent organization,  Sri Rao is a full-fledged institution in himself  with  compassion to guide others also engaged in similar pursuits, writes Inderjit Singh Jodhka, editor . The Matri Shakti, March 8, 2001.

Sri VPS Rao’s research – contribution, important & useful.

• Dr. Jai Narayan Kaushik, former Director of Haryana Sahitya Academy, congratulates  the Haryana Samvad  for Sri VPS Rao’s notable research-article on the history of the art of Painting in Haryana.  The Haryana Samvad,  October, 2005.

Sri VPS Rao traces postal history of India through post-cards.

• ( Take article published in The Tribune, September, 2007, from Inter-net  the portion of brief description and photo of Sri VPS Rao) 

Sri VPS Rao discusses 19th and 20th century post – cards depicting history & culture of India.

Sri VPS Rao, born in a historical family, inherited a taste in preservation and propagation of Indian culture form his father, who taught the Princes the history and culture of India. He explains how post-cards and picture- cards reveal various aspects of the history and culture of this country. In the piecture, Sri Rao is seen showing  a picture post-card  depicting  Motilal Gosh, distintive editor of  the famous Indian newspaper Amrit Bazar Patrika, while his grandson Bhavya P.S. Rao shows one  depicting a notable specimen of  architecture. Retorting by the Panchkula Bhaskar ; June 1, 2008.

Sri VPS Rao, an intellectual preserving the glorious past and present of India.

• He wants to preserve the character, culture and roots of our country. VPS Rao wants India to regain her position world wide as being a country that is respected and admired for its people and their….. outlook in life. He fells….. the younger generation….. soon realize that peace and mental stability comes form following the ways followed by rishi – munis in ancient India….. Apart from being a writer and editor…. Rao is on a mission to preserve all he can of ancient Indian culture and history.  The picture shows four generations of his family. While in the fore-ground   Sri VPS Rao is seen with his grandson, The back-ground picture shows him with his father ( sitting in centre) and his son (on his left ), Reporting by Viond Rajput of  ‘Panchkula Live’ of  The Hindustan Times ;  December 5, 2008.

Sri VPS Rao, the Guardian.

•  VPS Rao, for the last four decades, has been carrying out extensive research on Indian art and culture…… He is among those few who have worked hard in unfolding the history of  Panhkula….  At present Rao is penning all the experience he has gathered so for in his upcoming book….  a value edition to our classical literature…. On the objective of his writing he says it is  to give the right direction to the masses….. His mission is to contribute towards  preservation and development of Indian culture and bring in to  light  remarkable deeds done by great man of the past. ….. Apart form preserving our past, there is a need to spread awareness and understanding of our culture for a bright future. Reporting by  Vivek Gupta of  ‘Panchkula Live’, of  THE HINDUSTAN TIMES; April 16, 2010.

Sri VPS Rao is a source of inspiration for all.

• Editor of  the ‘Sri Raorshi  Rajguru Rao Uttamsingh Memorial Prachi Bodh Publications’  and  Editor- in – Chief of  The P,H. &  H.P. Consumer News,  Sri Rao…. famous among millions of his readers as ‘ VPS Rao’….  has contributed  extensively towards conservation and development of the unique culture of India……. has enriched many areas of the history and culture….. Strengthen the human values …… dived deep into spiritualism for public welfare……. an experienced editor and eminent Spirituo – Cultural Luminary, Sri Rao VPS is an institution in him self and a rich  source of inspiration for all, rights D.K. Sheetal Nijhawan of  the Chandi Bhumi ;         July 16 – 22, 2012.

Eminent  Sanskriti – Ratna Sri V.P.S. Rao, an institution in himself.

•  Sri Rao VPS….. during the last four and a half decades, has been devoting him self to the cause of the unique culture of India. ……  has been referred to with gratitude in numerous other publications also, written by other writers….. Sri Rao has covered  a wide range  of areas including literature, numismatics, painting, sculpture, architecture, calligraphy, music, dance and other social arts ,  socio – cultural history of towns and many miscellaneous subjects …..  Sri Rao is a Life Member of the Numismatic Society of  India, Editorial Advisor of the  Chandi Bhumi.  and   The Media Expression, Patron of the S.R.R.R.U. Cultural Awareness Group and Hon. Advisor ( Art & Culture) of the Haryana Academy of  History and Culture….. A prolific other  with varied tastes and a missionary’s zeal, Sri VPS Rao is an institution in himself. …… The Media Expression ; October, 2012.

Eminent  Sanskriti – Ratna Sri Rao V.P.S.Birth-day Special Issue of the Chandi Bhumi.

•   Haryana has been a cradle of culture, which has produced many great men …. Rao Sri VPS, a unique jewel of  the Sanatan Sanskriti of India, is one of them, who has notable contribution to his credit….. Devoted to the cause of culture for the last five decades, eminent Sanskriti – Ratna Rao VPS has come out with his latest monumental book. ” In Quest for  Cultural  Conservation”,  a classic for all times…. Apart from his published works, there are twelve more invaluable books which are in the process of completion…… Multi-dimensional  litterateur,   devoted missionary, valuable advisor and a humanist with compassion  for all, 67 years young Sri VPS Rao devotes most of his time to the cause of history and culture……  Sri Rao is not only an admirable cultural contributor,  prolific author and editor, but also an expert columnist, broad-minded large-hearted guide, votary of human values, conscientious persons and a social- reformer….. A unique persons with multifarious tastes, Sri Rao is a treasure of knowledge and source of inspiration for others…  He was the first man, who had raised his voice, after formation of Haryana as a separate State, that Haryana should have a proper State Museum of its own, writes Dr. Vinod Pankaj. The Chandi Bhumi;  October 22 – 28, 2012.

For more information , see “Some works of Sri V.P.S.Rao — Select bibliography for Research Scholars ” and “ in Quest For Cultural Conservation ”, a classic for all times. 

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