NAGPUR: During the RSS Vijayadashmi Utsav, RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat described the organization as a continuous “sadhna” (dedicated effort) aimed at building the virtuous strength of Hindu society. The Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh today on October 12 celebrated its 100th Foundation Day (Vijayadashmi Utsav). On the occasion RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat addressed the Swayamsewaks at Reshim Bagh, Nagpur.
Padma Bhushan awardee and former chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Dr K Radhakrishnan was the chief guest at the RSS annual Vijayadashami celebrations.
Dr Mohan Bhagwat while addressing the swayamsewaks on RSS Vijayadashmi Utsav highlighted extremism and illegal practices must be avoided at all costs, as these do not align with the ethos of Bharat. He said “Another important aspect of the behaviour of national character is to keep oneself away from any kind of extremism and illegal practices. Our country is full of diversities. We do not consider them as differences, nor should we consider them so. Our diversity is the natural uniqueness of the universe”.
“In a country with such an ancient history, vast area and huge population, all these specialties are natural. Pride in one’s own distinctiveness and sensitivity towards them is also natural. Due to this diversity, it is not always the case that everything happening in social life and in the functioning of the country will always be favourable or pleasing to everyone. It is not that all these things are done by a single community. In response to these, defying the law and order and creating disturbances through illegal or violent means, holding an entire section of the society responsible for them, violating decorum in thought, word and deed, these are neither prescribed nor beneficial for the country or for anyone in the country”, he said.
Dr Bhagwat reaffirmed that tolerance and harmony are Bharatiya traditions, while intolerance and malice are anti-Bharatiya and anti-human vices.
“Tolerance and harmony are Bharatiya traditions. Intolerance and malice are anti-Bharatiya and anti-human vices. Therefore, no matter how much anger there is, we should avoid such unrestrained behaviour and prevent our people from doing so. One should be alert in one’s own conduct that one’s thoughts, words or deeds do not insult anyone’s faith, revered places, great personalities, books, incarnations, saints etc. Even if unfortunately someone else does something like this, we should control ourselves. Above and beyond all things, unity, harmony and decent behaviour of the society is important. This is the ultimate truth for any nation, in any time, and is the only way for the blissful life and co-existence of human beings”, Dr Mohan Bhagwat said.
He emphasised that while Bharat’s rise brings harmony and balance to international relations, there are forces attempting to constrain its growth due to self-interest or animosity. The nation must strive to enhance its strength to be recognized and respected globally. He said “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. Therefore, to establish the above mentioned environment of harmony and restraint, good people will have to be strong. When strength comes with good conduct, it forms the basis of peace. Evil forces gang up together for selfish reasons and stay alert. Only the strong can control them. Good people have good conduct towards everyone but do not know how to unite. That is why they appear weak. They will have to learn the art of building this organized strength”, he said.
He spoke about the efforts of the Sangh RSS in building character-based strength within Hindu society. “Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh signifies this creation of spotless character based strength of Hindu society. Sangh Swayamsevaks are thinking of connecting individuals in the society by taking the five points of good conduct mentioned earlier in this speech. The country has to move ahead by staying secure from such forces who do not want Bharat to progress, who join hands with such anti-national people for their own selfish interests and who by nature find happiness in hatred and animosity. Hence, along with good conduct, practicing strength is also important. Therefore, in Sangh Prarthana, Bhagwan is asked for invincible strength and flawless character before which all the world will bow down. No work for the welfare of the world and humanity can be accomplished without these two qualities even in favourable circumstances. All the deities integrated their strengths while doing Jagran for nine nights. With that collective power full of virtue, the universal energy in the form of Jagadamba awoke, the wicked were destroyed, the noble were saved and the world was blessed. The Sangh is engaged as a silent piligrim in this Sadhana of world welfare. This Sadhana will give all of us the power and success to make our holy motherland resplendent with glory. Having achieved the similar progress by means of this Sadhana all the nations in the world will contribute in making this world full of happiness, peace and benevolence. All of you are cordially invited in this Sadhana. Hindu Bhoomi Ka Kan-Kan Ho Ab, Shakti Ka Avtar Uthe, Jal Thal Se Ambar Se Fir, Hindu Ki Jai Jaikaar Uthe Jaga Janani Ka Jaikaar Uthe. Bharat Mata Ki Jai, he said.
