NAGPUR: The Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh today celebrated its 100th Foundation Day (Vijayadashmi Utsav). On the occasion, RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat addressed the Swayamsewaks at Reshim Bagh, Nagpur.
In his speech, Dr Bhagwat emphasised the importance of unity, strength, and cultural values for the Hindu society. He addressed various contemporary challenges like Collective strength & National Character, Atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh, women’s safety, environmental issues etc. Dr Bhagwat also highlighted Bharat as a nation has become stronger and more respected in the world with an enhanced credibility in the past few years.
Key Points from the Speech:
Forward March
- This is the era of rapid material progress of mankind. With the help of science and technology, we have made the life extremely comfortable. But on the other hand, the conflicts of our selfish interests are pushing us towards destruction.
- Everyone feels that Bharat as a nation has become stronger and more respected in the world with an enhanced credibility in the past few years. Naturally, respect for the ideas inherent in our tradition and sentiment has increased in many areas. The world is undoubtedly accepting our sense of universal brotherhood, our views towards the environment, our yoga etc.
- Some sinister conspiracies have appeared before us which need to be understood properly. If we take a look at the current scenario of our country, such challenges are clearly visible in front of us. Attempts to disturb and destabilise the country seem to be gaining momentum from all directions.
Malicious machinations
- Recently, the violent coup that took place in Bangladesh has the immediate and local reasons which are just one dimension of those events. The practice of unprovoked brutal atrocities on the Hindu community residing there was repeated.
- The Hindu community which is reduced to a minority in Bangladesh will need the help of all those who are in favour of generosity, humanity and harmony, especially the Bharatiya government and Hindus from all over the world. Hindu community across the world should learn the lesson that being unorganised and weak is like inviting atrocities by the wicked
- Efforts have increased to destroy the existing decency and culture in the society, turn diversity into differences, create distrust towards the system among the groups who are victims of some issues and convert discontent into anarchy.
- Words like ‘Deep State’, ‘Wokeism’, ‘Cultural Marxist’ are in discussion these days. In fact, they are the declared enemies of all cultural traditions. Complete destruction of values, traditions and whatever is considered virtuous and auspicious is a part of the modus operandi of this group.
- In a multiparty democratic system of governance, there is competition among parties to gain power. If petty selfish interests in society become more important than mutual harmony or the unity and integrity of the nation; or if the harmony of society and the pride and integrity of the nation are considered secondary in the competition among parties, then in such party politics, their modus operandi is to stand in support of one party and advance their destructive agenda in the name of ‘Alternative Politics’.
Erosion of Values
- The distorted propaganda and poor values spread by various systems and institutions are negatively affecting the minds, words and deeds of the younger generation in Bharat.
- It is the result of the decay of values that in a country that practices “Maatrivat Paradaareshu”, women are facing incidents like rape in many places. The incident in Kolkata’s R. G. Kar Hospital is one of the most shameful incident that has tarnished the entire society.
Importance of being strong
- We can see the erosion of values and the tactics of divisive elements to break the society across Bharat today. There is an attempt to create conflict by creating separation on the basis of caste, language, province etc.
- There is a sudden increase in the incidents in the country that incite fanaticism without any reason. There may be dissatisfaction in the mind about the situation or policies, but there are democratic ways to express it and oppose them. Instead of following these ways, resorting to violence, attacking a particular section of the society, resorting to violence without reason, trying to create fear, is hooliganism. The attempts to incite this or doing it in a planned manner, has been called as ‘Grammar of Anarchy’ by revered Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. Incidents of unprovoked massive stone pelting on the processions of Shri Ganesh Visarjan and the tense situation that followed are examples of the same grammar that happened during the recent Ganeshotsava.
Harmony and Goodwill
- The first condition for a healthy and able society is social harmony and mutual goodwill among different sections of society. This task cannot be accomplished by merely organizing some symbolic programs. There should be amicability between individuals and families in all sections and levels of society. We all have to take this initiative at personal and family level. Everyone should participate in mutual festivals and they should become festivals of the entire society.
Environmental Issues
- A global problem in the environment around us which is also being experienced in our country in recent years is the bad condition of the environment. The seasonal cycle has become irregular and violent. The so-called developmental journey of man, based on the incomplete ideological basis of consumerism and materialism, has almost become a journey of destruction of the entire creation including humans.
Restoring Familial Values
- The one who sees women as mother, considers other’s wealth as dirt, earns money through own hard work and follows the right path and avoids action that causes pain and suffering to others, is considered educated. In the national education policy, there has been an attempt to include such value education and formulate curriculum accordingly, but this education will not be effective without the examples of teachers being present in front of students from primary to higher education. Therefore, a new system of teacher orientation will have to be created.
Civic Discipline
- The other aspect of the expression of Sanskars is our social behaviour. We live together in the society. Some rules are made so that we can happily coexist. The rules may keep changing according to the time and place. But it is essential to follow those rules with dedication so that we can live together joyously
Organised strength and spotless character as the basis of peace and progress
- The world does not accept truth on its own value. The world accepts strength. All nations of the world know that as Bharat grows, harmony and balance will be generated in international dealings and the world will move towards peace and brotherhood. Yet we all experience the efforts of powerful nations to keep Bharat bound within limits due to their narrow self-interest, ego or hatred. The more Bharat’s power increases, the more Bharat will be accepted. ‘Bala Heenon Ko Nahi Puchhata, Balavanon Ko Vishwa Poojata’ World worships the strong, weak person is ignored. This is the way of today’s world.
