NAGPUR: In a strong endorsement of India’s civilisational identity and national aspirations, Yaniv Revach, Consul General of Israel to Mid-West India, has praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for its contribution to Bharat’s progress, expressing confidence that the country will reach Param Vaibhav the highest pinnacle of glory and prosperity.
Sharing his reflections on X after attending the RSS’s annual Vijayadashami utsav in Nagpur, Revach described the invitation as a privilege and highlighted the significance of the occasion, which marked the culmination of the organisation’s centenary year as it entered its 101st year.
It was a privilege to be invited by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh as a guest at their annual Vijayadashami celebrations in Nagpur. The occasion was special since the RSS turned 101, concluding its centenary year.
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His remarks placed the RSS’s vision of national identity, cultural rootedness and national advancement at the centre of his reflections, while underscoring the enduring strategic and people-to-people partnership between India and Israel.
‘Bharat will reach Param Vaibhav’
Revach singled out the address by RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat, noting its emphasis on remaining rooted in national identity. He also highlighted a line from the RSS’s traditional prayer that left a lasting impression on him:
“परं वैभवं नेतुमेतत् स्वराष्ट्रम् समर्था भवत्वाशिषा ते भृशम्॥”
The verse expresses the aspiration to become fully capable, with divine blessings, of leading the nation towards the highest pinnacle of glory and prosperity.
Revach connected this ideal with India’s wider national journey, declaring that the contribution of the RSS to Bharat’s progress, both before and after Independence, was incomparable.
“This is why I have no doubt that Bharat will reach ‘Param Vaibhav’,” he wrote. The statement stands out as an international diplomat’s public recognition of the importance of national identity and the long-term vision of India’s development.
Captain Smit Machchar’s bravery remembered
Revach also referred to Captain Smit Machchar, whose bravery was highlighted during Dr Bhagwat’s address.
Describing him as a true hero for both Israel and Bharat, the Israeli diplomat drew attention to a shared appreciation of courage and sacrifice. The reference added a human dimension to the occasion, reinforcing the bonds between the two countries beyond formal diplomatic engagements.
Senior leaders attend centenary-year celebrations
The Vijayadashami event brought together prominent political leaders and dignitaries. Revach expressed pleasure at being in the presence of Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and former Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar.
The gathering marked a significant moment in the RSS’s centenary journey, with its annual Vijayadashami address providing an opportunity to reflect on national identity, organisational values and India’s future direction.
