Indo-Russian friendship like Dhruv Tara: In Indian society, when someone is called Druvatara, it means that he is the greatest. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke of India-Russia friendship as the north star. But have you ever wondered what this Pole Star is or who this Pole Star is? Dhruvatara is not only a part of the tales and stories of Indian society, it is also a symbol of strength and resilience in our Sanatan tradition. The importance of Dhruvastar in Indian astronomy is very deep and ancient. It is considered a symbol of direction, stability, truth and constancy. It has scientific, astronomical, religious and cultural importance. This is why grandmothers in our country have been telling the story of Dhruvtara for centuries.

What is the pole star?

The pole star is a star visible in the sky. From the ground it always appears fixed in one place. He never moves from his place. Dhruvatara is mentioned in ancient Indian texts Surya Siddhanta and Aryabhatiya and calendars. The North Star is located in the direct direction of the Earth’s North Pole. Therefore it is always visible towards the north. The Earth continues to rotate but the North Star appears to be stable in one place. Therefore, since ancient times, it has been considered a star that determines direction. In ancient times, countless sailors at sea would determine their direction by looking at this pole star.

Position of the Pole Star in science

The pole star is also a bright star like our sun. The Pole Star is also located in the same galaxy as our Sun, but it is so far away from Earth that we can’t even imagine getting here. The pole star’s distance from Earth is about 450 light-years. One light year is equal to 95 trillion kilometers. From this you can estimate how far the pole star is from us. The North Star appears to be located roughly on a line with the Earth’s axis of rotation. Therefore, if viewed from the Earth’s north or south pole, the North Star will appear just overhead and will always appear in the north direction. Even today, the North Star has special importance in astronomical navigation.

Why was the example of the Pole Star given?

In Indian philosophy, the word Dhruvatara means constant, unshakable and unchanging, because Dhruvatara is always fixed in its place towards the north. This is why, even today, in the example of something strong and reliable, it is often said to be as fixed as the North Star. That is, that which does not change due to circumstances and always remains constant. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the world has witnessed many ups and downs in the last eight decades but the friendship between India and Russia is as constant as the North Star. We all know how Russia supported us in the Indo-Pakistani war of 1971. The way the current Pakistani attack has been repulsed with the help of S-400 system is also Russia’s contribution. In such a case, reference to Dhruvatara is quite appropriate.

Dhruvatara in the story of the grandmother

For centuries, grandmothers in India have often told the story of Dhruvtara to their children. She says look, the star that does not move in the sky is the pole. Good kids stay strong as a pillar. Whoever has a sincere heart will shine like a pillar. The story of Dhruvatara is told in Bhagwat Purana. In fact, Dhruv was a child whose stepmother always looked down on him. Everyone loved his mother but did not allow Dhruv to sit on her lap. Dhruva was disappointed and went to the forest and said: I will ask God for such a big kingdom that no one will ever reject me. He sat under the tree and continued to meditate. One day Lord Vishnu appeared and said, My son, your devotion is unwavering. You will always shine in the sky.