Kartika Krishna 7 Vik. Samvat 2079, Yugabda 5124 : 16 October, 2022:SM 4014 (For Private Circulation only)
1. FESTIVALS:
CHHATH celebrated on the sixth day of Karthik month (November 1 this year) -
is an ancient festival historically celebrated widely in the Bharatiya states of
Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand and in Madhesh and Lumbini provinces of
Nepal.
2. SWAYAMSEVAKS ARE WORKING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ENTIRE
WORLD: MOUNTAINEER SANTOSH YADAV: Renowned mountaineer Padma Shri Santosh
Yadav was the chief guest at the RSS Vijayadashami utsav in Nagpur on October 5.
Santosh Yadav is a mountaineer who made world record by becoming the first woman
in the world to scale Mount Everest twice. She was awarded the National
Adventure Award in 1994 and Padma Shri in 2000.
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3. PM MODI INAUGURATED ‘MAHAKAL LOK’ CORRIDOR:
On October 11, Pradhan Mantri Narendra Modi inaugurated phase I of the Mahakal
Lok Project at Shri Mahakal Lok in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The Mahakal Path
contains 108 stambhs which depict Anand Tandav Swaroop (dance form) of Bhagwan
Shiva. Many religious sculptures depicting the life of Shiva are installed along
the Mahakal Path.
Noting that the grandeur of Mahalkal Lok is unparalleled and will add impetus to
the global cultural significance of the country, PM Modi said that the
development of Jyotirlingas is powering Bharat’s spiritual consciousness. He
added that New Bharat is accelerating its pace towards scientific research while
keeping its values and ethics intact.
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4. CANADA DESIGNATES NOVEMBER AS ‘HINDU HERITAGE MONTH’:
Celebrating the contributions of Hindu-Canadians in various fields, Canada has
designated November as the 'Hindu Heritage Month'. The decision was unanimously
supported and voted for by the House of Commons on September 28. Chandra Arya,
an MP from the ruling Liberal Party representing Nepean in Ottawa, said that the
decision is historic and long overdue.
5. VIJAYADASHAMI AROUND THE WORLD: Auckland chapter of
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh HSS New Zealand organized Vijayadashami utsav at the Mt.
Roskill War Memorial on October 8. More than 170 people from all 5 shakhas of
Auckland attended the utsav. The program included chanting of mantras and
subhashit by the bala gana and demonstration of danda and niyuddha by the kishor,
yuva and vyavasayi gana. It was followed by a kho-kho competition. All
karyakartas together demonstrated how a simple activity like Vyayam Yog can
bring a common thought process and harmony amongst participants of different
age, occupation and background.
Various chapters of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh HSS USA celebrated the Vijayadashami
Utsav. In Cupertino, California, balas, kishores and taruns demonstrated
different physical activities like Yogasana, Niyuddha and Danda in the utsav
held on October 9. 
At the utsav in San Antonio, Texas, balas recited the Sita Rama stotra. The
utsav also included a ghosh demonstration.
Hindu YUVA at Arizona State University celebrated the Navaratri Utsav on the 6th
day of the festival. The event included Saraswati Puja, devotional songs,
on-the-spot skit focused on women role models and a garba in which 1000 students
danced together.
6. HSS JAPAN CELEBRATED 7TH DUSSEHRA-MILAN: On October
8, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh HSS Japan celebrated the 7th Dussehra Milan as Bharat-Japan
Cultural Event at the Vivekanand Culture Center of the Embassy of Bharat in
Tokyo. Noted personalities from Bharat, Japan and dignitaries of several other
nationalities attended the event. Many Japanese associations and individuals who
have been spreading various colours of Bharatiya culture in Japan through
language, yoga, ayurveda etc also participated in the event. Former advisor of
Late Shinzo Abe and representatives of Japan’s biggest Nationalist Group, Nippon
Kaigi, also graced the occasion.
7. SHRI VISHWA NIKETAN: Pravas: Vishwa Vibhag Sah
Samyojak Anil Vartak - Singapore, Vishwa Vibhag Samyojak Saumitra Gokhale -
Austraolia and New Zealand. Visitors: Omkar Joshi - USA.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Keep in mind that the Sangh is not a gym or a military
school. Sangh is a national and unbreakable organisation of the Hindus. It
should be stronger than steel. - Dr Keshavrao Baliram Hedgewar
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JAI SHRI RAM
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VIJAYADASHAMI BAUDDHIK OF SARASANGHACHALAK DR. MOHAN BHAGWAT
The Chief Guest of today’s
programme, Respected Shrimati Santosh Yadavji; on the dias, Vidarbha Prant’s
Respected Sanghachalak, the Sanghachalak and Sah-Sanghachalak of Nagpur City,
Office-bearers, Respected citizens, Mothers, Sisters and dear Swayamsevaks.
After worshipping the Shakti (Mother-Goddess) for nine nights (Navratri), on the
tenth day - Ashwin Shukla Dashmi – that dawns with victory, we have assembled
here to celebrate the Vijaydashami. The manifestation of all material and
ethereal power is the Mother Goddess, she enables all resolves and grants us
success. The Mother Goddess manifesting herself as Shakti is the basis of
success of all noble and pure resolves and is imperative in establishment of
purity and peace everywhere. Coincidently the delightful and honorable presence
of today’s chief guest, Shrimati Santosh Yadav represents that Shakti and
sentience. Twice, she has climbed the great heights of Gauri Shankar. 
Ordinary people are also now experiencing the process of national resurgence. We
all feel a sense of exhilaration as we see our dear country, Bharat, make
remarkable strides in strength, character and international acclaim. The
government is pursuing policies which lead towards self-reliance. Bharat’s
importance and stature has increased in the community of nations. In the sphere
of security, we are becoming more and more become self-sufficient. After
negotiating through the calamity of corona our economy is inching towards the
pre-pandemic levels. The Prime Minister in his address to the nation on the
occasion of the inauguration of ‘Kartavya Path’ gave a description of Modern
India’s future based on economic, technological and cultural foundations, you
all have heard it.
The government is to be commended for its clear enunciations. However, it is
required that we all perform our responsibilities in word and deed in this
direction. To advance on the ‘Atmanirbhar’ path, it is important to understand
the fundamental tenets and ideas that define us as a nation. It is a necessary
pre-condition that all these tenets are clearly absorbed and equally understood
by the government, administration and our society. Flexibilities are required
ordained by time and conditions, in such situations coordination and mutual
faith ensure onward progress. Clarity of thought, unity of purpose,
determination and an ability to adapt stimulate corrective steps and also
safeguards against any possible mistakes. When the government, the
administration, leaders of various political formations and sections of society
rise above their differences and act in unison in a duty-bound manner, then a
nation makes swift strides in development. While the government, administrative
elements and political leaders perform their duties, our society also has to
consciously carry out its responsibilities.
The process of national regeneration calls for overcoming obstacles. The first
obstacle is Conservatism! The knowledge base of humankind increases with time.
With time some things change while some are obviated. New facts and situations
emerge. Therefore, any new dispensation must create a harmonious balance between
tradition and contemporary realities. Outdated mores of the past have to be
castaway. New traditions that are in sync with the present times and our nation
have to be formulated, at the same time we have to be mindful about certain
eternal values that imbue our identity, culture and life principles. We have to
be cautious that they are not eroded and faith in them and their practice
remains intact as before.
The second type of obstacles are created by forces who are inimical to Bharat’s
unity and progress. Broadcasting wrong and fake narratives for spreading
misperceptions, engaging and encouraging criminal acts, fomenting terror,
conflict and social unrest are their tactics. We are experiencing these. These
forces pit different sections of society against each other on the basis of
sectional self-interest and hatred, and increase chasms and enmities, this has
been their conduct in independent Bharat. Without getting trapped in their
machinations, irrespective of their language, religion, region, policy, they
have to be dealt with fearlessly, relentlessly and be either protested or
repelled. We should assist the governments and administration’s efforts to
control and bring such forces to its heels. Only our society’s strong and
pro-active cooperation can ensure our comprehensive security and unity.
Without the strong involvement of society, no noble work or transformation can
be stable and successful; this has been a universal experience. A good system
also cannot be implemented if people are not prepared for it or if they do not
accept it.
World over, all big and long-lasting transformations have been preceded by
social awakening, thereafter systemic and administrative changes have followed.
Education that encourages teaching in one’s mother-tongue as a policy is a
highly reasonable opinion; the government/administration is paying attention to
this by way of New Education Policy (NEP). But do parents want their children to
be taught in their mother-tongue? Or chasing so-called financial gain or career
(for which more than education, enterprise, courage and intuitive knowledge are
required) chimeras, do they want their wards to become a part of a blind rat
race? When expecting the government to institute the promotion of mother-tongue,
we should also consider whether we sign our names in our mother-tongue or not?
Whether the nameplates affixed on our residences are rendered in mother-tongue
or not? Whether household invitations bear the texts in mother-tongue or not?
The New Education Policy should lead to students becoming highly cultured, good
human beings who are also inspired by patriotism – this is everyone’s desire.
But are the well-educated, and intellectual parents aware of this overall
objective of education when they send their children to schools and
universities. Education is not imparted only in classrooms. The home environment
of ‘Sanskars’ (ethical conduct) and the duties of the parents thereof, mediums
that influence social behaviours and discipline, public figures and leaders,
festivals, carnivals, social gatherings etc also play a major role. How much
attention do we pay to that? Without these exposures, only school-going
education cannot be effective.
The Sangh wants the government to develop a healthcare system that pools varied
medical treatment methods from diverse sources for etching out affordable health
services that are widely available and shorn off commercial motivations. With
government’s inspiration and support, yoga and exercises should continue in the
interest of personal hygiene and social wellness. There are many people who are
keenly interested in this and they regularly extoll the benefits from such
practices.
But if people ignore all this and continue with their old habits and attitudes
then which system can ensure health for all?
Our constitution engineered political and economic equality but without social
equity, real and stable transformation is not possible, such a cautionary advice
was given to us by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. Later, ostensibly, some rules were
made to achieve this objective. But the root cause of inequality is in our
minds, social conditioning and habitual conduct. Personal and
inter-family/community friendships, easy and informal exchanges, co-mingling
takes place and at the social level unless temples, water sources and cremation
grounds are open to all Hindus – till such time talk of equality will be a mere
pipe dream.
Transformations that are expected to be brought in through administrative
mechanisms are strengthened, accelerated and stabilized if they are also
reflected in our social purpose and behavior. If this does not happen the
transformation process is obstructed and does not acquire fruition. Thus,
educating mindsets is a necessary pre-condition. To achieve development which is
devoid of consumerism and exploitation and is based on our thought tradition we
will have to eradicate consumerist attitude and tendency to exploit from our own
life and our society.
For a country as populous as Bharat, it is a natural expectation that economic
and development policy making should be employment-oriented. But employment does
not mean simply jobs, this prudence has to expand in our society. No work is
insignificant or non-prestigious; manual, financial and intellectual labour are
all respectable – we have to recognize this and conduct ourselves accordingly.
Enterprise-oriented actions have to be encouraged. Setting up of decentralized
employment training programmes in every district, employment opportunities in
home districts, development programmes in villages as also education, health,
ease of travel – these are common expectations from govt. However, during the
pandemic, activists who toiled felt that the organized power of society is also
capable of high delivery of services. Organizations working in the financial
sector, small scale enterprises, some wealthy individuals, experts in craft
skills, trainers and local swayamsevaks along with Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM)
began this project in 275 districts. It’s still early days but they have been
able to trigger employment generation significantly –such is the circle.
This emphasis on society’s participation in every sphere of our national life,
is not to relieve government of its responsibilities of governance rather it is
to emphasize societal partnership for national upliftment and pivot policy
making in that direction. Our country has a huge population–this is a reality.
Nowadays there are two kinds of evaluation done on population. Populations
require resources, if it keeps growing it becomes a big burden, perhaps an
unbearable burden. Therefore, with the perspective of population control, plans
are made. There is another dimension, in which population is considered an
asset. Focus is on appropriate training and maximum usage. When we look at the
world population one fact emerges. Only when we look at our country, thoughts
may change. China has reversed its population control policy to population
growth. Our national interest influences our thoughts on population matters.
Today we are the youngest country. 50 years hence, today’s youth will be the
future years’ senior citizens, to look after them what size should be our young
population, this math we also have to do. With efforts, the people make a
country grand, they also carry on their family line and that of society. To
beget, preserve and protect a populace apart from being relevant for national
identity and security, is a subject that touches some other facets also.
The number of children is linked with maternal health, education, financial
status and individual wish. It is also dependent what each family needs.
Population impacts the environment also.
In summation, the population policy has to be formulated considering all these
factors mindfully. It should be applicable for all; public awareness campaigns
will be required for creating a mindset of total observance of this policy. Only
then rules pertaining to population control will yield results.
In 2000, the Government of India after multi-stakeholder consultations had
framed a population policy. One key goal was to obtain a Total Fertility Rate (TFR)
of 2.1. Recently, in 2022, the NFHS report which comes out every five years, has
been published. Due to social awareness and constructive co-operative efforts by
the central and state governments the TFR has come down below the targeted 2.1
to 2.0. While we are continuously progressing on the front of public awareness
and the goals of population control, two more questions are emerging for
consideration. Social scientists and mental health experts opine that
ultra-nuclear families are posing challenges for the all-around development of
young girls and boys, families are feeling a sense of insecurity, social
tensions, loneliness etc are presenting testing times and a question mark hangs
over the central edifice of our society –the ‘family system.’ Another question
of great importance that of population imbalance has arisen. 75 years ago, we
experienced this in our country. In the 21 st century, the three new countries
that have come into existence, East Timor, South Sudan and Kosovo – they have
been the results of population imbalance in certain territories of Indonesia,
Sudan and Serbia. Population imbalances lead to changes in geographical
boundaries. Alongside the differences in birth rate, conversions by force, lure
or greed and infiltration are also big reasons. All these factors have to be
mulled over. Population control and religion-based population balance is an
important subject that can no longer be ignored.
In a democracy, the value of willing co-operation from people is well-known. The
notification of rules, its acceptance and the achievement of desired results
happens due to this only. Rules which yield quick benefits or result in gains
over time or serve self-interest need not be explained. But when in national
interest or in the interests of vulnerable sections, one has to leave selfish
concerns, then to prepare people to make such sacrifices, a society has to keep
awake their sense of and their pride in who they are.
This selfhood links us all. Because this is a direct result of the experience of
truth that our ancient forefathers obtained. “Everything that happened in
creation and will happen is out of this only” (सर्वयद्भूतंयच्चभव्यं),
is an expression of that eternal and everlasting root of existence, while
determinedly upholding one’s uniqueness yet respecting diversity and its
specialities – this is a lesson which only Bharat teaches everyone. All are one
so everyone should work unitedly, our different belief systems do not divide us.
Truth, compassion, internal and external purity of heart and penance are the
four principles that make all faiths fellow travellers. It protects all
diversity and while maintaining their growth, keeps them together. This is what
we call Dharma. Our culture based on these principles joins us all and inspires
us to see the world as a family gifting it with a culture of harmony, dialogue,
goodwill and peaceful co- existence. The sentiments of ‘वसुधैवकुटुंबकम्’
(the world is one family) and “विश्वंभवत्येकंनीडम्”
(may the world become one home) are lofty goals that inspire us to strive.
This eternal flow of our national life has continued since ancient times with
only this objective and only in this manner. With time and circumstances, form,
path and style have changed but the fundamentals, destinations and objectives
have remained the same. Continued progress in this journey was made possible by
the tremendous courage and self-sacrifice of our countless braves, the gigantic
labour of innumerable Karmayogis and severe penance undertaken by knowledgeable
people. We all consider them to be worthy of emulation in our lives. They are
our pride. Those our common ancestors of ours are one more foundation of our
unified existence.
They all sang paeans to our dear Motherland. Since ancient times, they
inculcated
in us the temperament to respectfully accept diversity and walk along with each
other, they did not limit themselves to the frivolities of material pleasures
but delved into the innermost recesses of human mind to seek out the
enlightening truth of self-knowledge; considered the whole world as one’s own
family, and propagated knowledge, science, culture and gentleness, all this due
to our Motherland, Bharat alone. Since ancient times, laden with bountiful
streams, verdant greens and splendid gentle breeze, Bharat Mata through her
natural climes and frontiers has nurtured and protected us and made us what we
are. An unparalleled devotion to our undivided Motherland is a main postulate of
our nationality.
Since ancient times, irrespective of differences in geography, language,
religion, lifestyle, diversities in social and political systems, as a society,
culture and nation our way of living has continued in an unbroken manner. In
this, there is acceptance, respect, security and progress for all diversities.
Other than narrow-mindedness, fundamentalism, aggression and ego, no one needs
to forego anything. Nothing is compulsory other than Truth, compassion, physical
and inner purity and the dedicated practice of these three. Devotion to Bharat,
the shining ideals of our ancestors and the great Sanskriti of our country,
these are the three pillars which light up and pave our path on which we have to
travel together with love and affection. This is our selfhood and Rashtra
Dharma.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) mobilises and calls on society with this
intention. Today Sangh experiences that people are ready to listen to and
understand this clarion call. The propaganda which circulated against the Sangh
due to ignorance, falsehoods, malice, fear and selfishness, has now lost its
impact. This is because the geographical and social reach of Sangh has
considerably increased i.e. It has increased in strength. It is a strange
reality that to be heard in this world, Truth also needs strength. There are
evil forces also in this world and to save oneself and others from them, the
virtuous forces need to have organised strength of their own. Spreading the
abovementioned national thought, Sangh works to develop the entire society as an
organised force. This work is Hindu Sangathan work because the abovementioned
thought is called as thought of Hindu nation and it is so. Therefore, without
opposing anybody, Sangh organises all who subscribe to this thought i.e.
organises the Hindu society for protecting the Hindu Dharma, Sanskriti, Samaj,
and an all- round development of the Hindu Rashtra.
Now when Sangh is receiving the affection and confidence of people and also has
become strong, the concept of Hindu Rashtra is being taken seriously. Many
people agree with the concept but are opposed to the word ‘Hindu’ and they
prefer to use other words. We don’t have any issue with that. For the clarity of
concept - we will keep emphasizing the word Hindu for ourselves.
Scare-mongering is done among so-called minorities that there is a danger to
them because of us or organised Hindus. This has not happened in the past, nor
will it happen in future. This is neither the nature of Sangh nor of the Hindus,
history bears this out. Self-defence and defence of our own becomes a duty for
everyone against those who spread hatred, commit injustice, atrocity, engage in
acts of hooliganism and enmity towards society. “Neither threatens nor gets
threatened,” this kind of a Hindu society is a need of the present times. This
is not anti-anybody. Sangh has a steely resolve to stand on the side of
brotherhood, amity and peace.
With some such worries, from amongst the so-called minorities, some gentlemen
have been meeting us. They have had meetings and discussions with Sangh
office-bearers and this will continue. Bharatvarsh is an ancient nation, one
nation. Preserving this identity and founts of tradition, while at the same time
maintaining each one’s uniqueness, we should live with one another with love,
respect and peace and engross ourselves in the selfless service of our nation.
We must be companions in bliss and sorrow, we must understand and respect Bharat,
we must be of Bharat, this is the Sangh vision of National integrity and
Harmony. There is no other motivation or vested interest of Sangh in this.
Recently in Udaipur and some other places, extremely horrific and grisly
incidents occurred. Our society was stunned. Most were sad and angry. It has to
be ensured that there is no recurrence of such incidents. Particular community
as a whole cannot be taken as a root cause for these incidents. After the
Udaipur incident, from within the Muslim society, few prominent persons voiced
their protest against the incident. This manner of protest should not be an
isolated phenomenon within the Muslim society rather it should become the nature
of their large sections. Hindu society in general assertively expressed their
protests and strong reactions after such incidents even if the accused be Hindu
persons.
Whatever be the extent of provocation, protests always have to be within the
boundaries of our laws and constitution. Our society should come together, not
fall apart or quarrel. With a sense of mutual reciprocity in word, deed and
actions, all should speak mindfully and sensibly. We look different and
distinctive, so we are different, we want separation, we cannot be with this
country, its way of life and ideas or its identity; due to this falsehood
‘brothers were separated, territory was lost, places of worship were destroyed’,
- no one was happy with the poisonous experience of partition. We are of Bharat,
came from Bhartiya ancestors and its eternal culture, we are one as a society
and in our nationality, this is the only protective shield, the mantra for us
all.
We are completing 75 years of our independence. At the beginning of our national
resurgence, Swami Vivekananda had exhorted us to devote ourselves to Bharat Mata
and her service. On the occasion of our first Independence Day, 15 th August
1947, Rishi Aurobindo gave a message to Bharitiyas. It was also his birthday.
The message described his five dreams. First, Bharat’s independence and
solidarity. The integration of princely states through a constitutional process
was a matter of joy for him. However, he was worried that due to partition,
instead of Hindu-Muslim unity an everlasting political divide had been created
which could obstruct and get in the way of Bharat attaining unity, progress and
peace. By which ever means possible he wanted Bharat’s partition to be nullified
and fervently wished for Akhand Bharat.
He knew Bharat had a central role in fulfilling his other dreams – liberation of
Asian countries, unity in the world, the gift of Bharat’s spiritual wisdom to
the world, the evolution of man to a higher consciousness.
Therefore, he gave a concise manifesto of service -
“There are times in a nation’s history when Providence places before it one
work, one aim, to which everything else, however high and noble in itself, has
to be sacrificed. Such a time has now arrived for our motherland when nothing is
dearer than her service, when everything else is to be directed to that end. If
you will study, study for her sake; train yourselves body and mind and soul for
her service. You will earn your living that you may live for her sake. You will
go abroad to foreign lands that you may bring back knowledge with which you may
do service to her. Work that she may prosper. Suffer that she may rejoice. All
is contained in that one single advice.”
This message is as relevant today as it was on that day.
गांव
गांव में सज्जन शक्ति। रोम रोम में भारत भक्ति।
यही विजय का महामंत्र है दसों दिशा से करें प्रयाण।।
जय जय मेरे देश महान।।
|| भारत माता की जय ||
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