Sarsanghachalak in Bhubaneswar
”World is a family, not a market. Work for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”-Mohan Bhagwat
Bhubaneswar,(visakeo)-JANUARY 26 brought a lot of joy for them. They did not care for the repeated threats from red terrorists not to step out of their homes. The capital city-Bhubaneswar-was in a celebration mood, all were eager to welcome their new Sarsanghachalak on the occasion of his first visit to the state after taking the reins of Sangh work in his able hands. Yes, they were the swayamsevaks and well-wishers of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) who had gathered in the heart of the state capital to welcome Shri Mohan Bhagwat with love and veneration. Around 5,000 swayamsevaks attired in poorna ganavesh performed different physical exercises. Heroic ghosh played by them spell-bounded everyone.
”The root-cause of all the woes in the world is the unexpected and irrelevant change in our thoughts, actions and beliefs. Two hundred years ago, we, the Bharatiyas, were different and unique from others in our thoughts. We innovated and preached a gospel, i.e. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the entire universe is one family). But in the present days, the consumerism culture of the western nations seems to have prevailed on us. Due to this, the world is no more a family for us, rather it has become a market, where price and purchasing power rule. Humanistic and divine values have been given up and our centuries-old enriched culture is at peril. Gradual decrease in the Hindu population and Hindu philosophy of life is a serious threat to our national integration and sovereignty. It has become an ugly trend to leave everything to be done by the administration, as a result the strong sense of responsibility towards the motherland is rapidly evaporating from the heart and mind of our countrymen. The solution lies in awakening the power of the people (jan shakti) to unite them for the cause of the nation and for the interest of the society. So, let’s join the Sangh; don’t remain just a mere well-wisher. The Sangh can only and truly be understood by attending its shakhas. Let’s work for the country and the world,” said Shri Mohan Bhagwat, while addressing a huge gathering of swayamsevaks.
”The Sangh is not a paramilitary organisation, nor a political party. The Sangh does not do anything for itself; it solely endeavours for the all-round development of the nation. The founder of the Sangh, Dr KB Hedgewar had learnt it very well, while working in different spheres, that the nation could be made powerful only through unity among its people. And to achieve that goal, he started the Sangh in 1925. The Sangh has been a unique organisation the world has ever seen. Hence, it is quite impossible to explain and realise what the Sangh is. How the Sangh is. And how it works. Without taking part in its direct and daily programmes, i.e. shakhas, one cannot understand the Sangh properly. We have to rescue the society from the clutches of adharma; this is our work. Our culture believes in satya, dharma and ahimsa. Are we united in the true sense of the term? Pakistan is a serious threat to our nation, so is America. We do not need the mediation of America on Kashmir issue. Pakistan claims that its administration does not run any terrorist camp, then it should allow Bharat to destroy all such camps on the soil of Pakistan. Hindus are not in a good condition in Pakistan and in Bangladesh. They have no right to vote, no liberty, no right to raise their voice,” said Shri Bhagwat. He criticised vote-hungry politicians and their ugly ploy to divide provinces through violence.
He came down heavily on China and communist-sponsored red terror inside the country. He said that right from 1962, China has been a major threat to India. Maoism is the product of China. Maoists only believe in exploitation, violence and bloodshed. If they are the real protectors of the poor and Vanvasi people, why do they kill the poor Vanvasis in cold blood? he asked. Maoists are being protected, aided and abetted by China, he said. He strongly condemned China’s occupancy over Tibet and its gradually growing thirst for Arunachal Pradesh.
Paramahansa Swami Prajnananda Giri, the famous Guru of Kriya Yoga, graced the occasion as the chief guest. Swamiji, in his brief but powerful speech, expressed his utter optimism for Akhand Bharat.
Shri Gopal Prashad Mohapatra, Prant Karyavah of Orissa, presided over the function and Kshetra Sanghachalak Shri Ranendranath Bandopadhyay and Prant Sanghachalak Shri Bipin Bihari Nanda were also present on the dais.
By Golak Chandra Das
