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Kartik Amavasya Vik. Samvat 2081, Yugabda 5126 : 1 November, 2024: SM 6015 (For Private Circulation only)


1. FESTIVALS: GURU NANAK JAYANTI 2. BHARAT HELPS EVEN THOSE COUNTRIES THAT ONCE WAGED WAR AGAINST IT: DR MOHAN BHAGWAT
3. UPRASHTRAPATI JAGDEEP DHANKHAR QUESTIONS 'GLOBAL SILENCE' ON ATTACKS ON REGION'S HINDUS 4. DHARMA IS THE MOST FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPT OF BHARATIYA CULTURE: UPRASHTRAPATI JAGDEEP DHANKHAR
5. RSS ABKM BAITHAK MATHURA 2024 6. HSS VIJAYADASHAMI UTSAVS
7. HSS JAPAN CLOTH RECYCLE DRIVE 8. SEWADIWALI FOOD DRIVE EFFORTS STARTED IN ARIZONA
9. DIWALI BECOMES PENNSYLVANIA STATE HOLIDAY 10. BAPS HOSTED DIWALI FESTIVAL WITH DIPLOMATS IN USA
11. 15,000 ATTENDED OHIO DIWALI FESTIVAL IN REYNOLDSBURG 12. “GREAT MINDS ON INDIA” LAUNCHED IN DOHA AND DUBAI
13. WESTERN GHATS LIT FEST 2024 14. SHRI VISHWA NIKETAN & FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Article: WHY DID DR HEDGEWAR DECIDE TO START THE RASHTRIYA SWAYAMSEVAK SANGH?


1. FESTIVALS: GURU NANAK JAYANTI is celebrated on Kartik Poornima also known as the 'Prakash Parv' (this year on November 15). Guru Nanak Dev was born on Kartik Poornima in 1469 at Rai Bhoi Di Talvandi village (present-day Nankana Sahib, Punjab, Pakistan).

He is revered as the founder of Sikhism and the first Guru of the Sikhs. He emphasised three essential principles that every Sikh should follow: Naam Japna, Kirat Karni, and Vand Chakna. On this auspicious day, the Sikh community engages in Sri Gurugranth Sahib Akhanda Path-kirtan, Prabhat Pheris and prepares langar. The Gurdwaras undergo a transformation with radiant lights and elaborate decorations, encouraging an ambience of spiritual serenity during Guru Nanak Jayanti.
Kartik Poornima is also celebrated as Dev Deepawali. It honours Bhagwan Shiv's victory over Tripurasura and is marked by lighting thousands of diyas along the ghats of the Ganga including rituals & processions in Varanasi.
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2. BHARAT HELPS EVEN THOSE COUNTRIES THAT ONCE WAGED WAR AGAINST IT: DR MOHAN BHAGWAT: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat on October 17 said that owing to the principles laid down by our ancestors, Bharat helps even those countries that once waged a war against it. Dr. Bhagwat was addressing an event in Surat, organised by the Jain community, where Jain religious leader Acharya Mahashraman was also present. "We do not initiate attacks, nor do we tolerate any attack on us," he said.

Bhagwat said Bharatiyas will eventually fix every problem. “Today, given the current situation, many people are feeling anxious and concerned. But there is no need to be scared. All of us will together fix these issues and the world will fix itself after getting inspired by us,” he said.  -GoTop


3. UPRASHTRAPATI JAGDEEP DHANKHAR QUESTIONS 'GLOBAL SILENCE' ON ATTACKS ON REGION'S HINDUS: Uprashtrapati Jagdeep Dhankhar on October 18 flagged human rights violations against Hindus in Bharat's neighbourhood and questioned the global silence, saying being "too tolerant" against such transgressions was not appropriate. Questioning the "deafening silence" of the "so-called moral preachers, custodians of human rights", Dhankhar said they stand exposed.

"They are mercenaries of something which is totally antithetical to human rights," Dhankhar said while addressing the foundation day celebrations of National Human Rights Commission in New Delhi.
NHRC chairperson Vijaya Bharathi Sayani also expressed her views on the occasion.
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4. DHARMA IS THE MOST FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPT OF BHARATIYA CULTURE: UPRASHTRAPATI JAGDEEP DHANKHAR: Addressing the gathering at the ‘Namah Shivaya’ Parayan organised by Sringeri Sri Sharada Peetham as part of their Suvarna Bharati Mahotsava in Bengaluru on October 26 Uprashtrapati Jagdeep Dhankhar said, “Dharma is the most fundamental concept of Bharatiya culture, guiding all aspects of life. Dharma represents both the path, the passage as also the destination and the goal, applying to all spheres of existence including divine beings and serves as a practical rather than utopian ideal for righteous living.”

During the event Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji & other dignitaries were also present.  -GoTop


5. RSS ABKM BAITHAK MATHURA 2024: The two-day Akhil Bharatiya Karaykari Mandal Baithak, held in Mathura, concluded on October 26. The baithak was attended by 393 members, including Sanghchalaks, Sah-Sanghchalaks, Karyavahs, and Pracharaks from all 11 Kshetras and 46 prants.


The baithak was also attended by RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat, Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale and all six Sah-Sarkaryavahs and other Akhil Bharatiya Karyakartas. Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale while addressing the media before the conclusion of Baithak said, “In the Akhil Bhartiya Karyakari Mandal Baithak, we reviewed the work done by the Sangh and its inspired organizations in their respective regions and discussed the upcoming plans. The review of RSS’s 100th-year expansion plan was also discussed.”
“In the Baithak, there was a discussion on the ‘Panch Parivartan’ programme for the benefit of society. This program includes five key points for social transformation: Samajik Samrasata (social harmony), Kutumb Prabodhan (family enlightenment), environment, the insistence on ‘Swa’ (self-reliance), and the duties of citizens. These practices should not only be followed by the swayamsevaks but also by their families, only then can we encourage others to follow them,” said Dattatreya Hosabale.
“This year, across the country, our Shakhas have increased and now we have 101,438 units. We have also discussed how development should not just be about quantity but quality as well”, he said. RSS Sarkaryavah also briefed about the help and relief services rendered by swaymsevaks during the disasters in the country.  He mentioned swyamsevaks performed different relief  and sewa activities like saving lives, providing food & shelter and rehabilitation during floods in the Tarkeshwar river of West Bengal; floods in Puri, Odisha; floods in Vadodara and currently during the ongoing Dhana cyclone.  He also shared services performed by RSS swayamsevaks after a landslide occurred in Wayanad, Kerala. He said that Sangh swayasmevak assisted everyone equally, Hindus and Muslims alike. When Muslim passed away during the landslide, the swayamsevaks conducted the last rites as per their religious beliefs. On the negative implication of OTT platforms on children he said, “There is a need for regulation from a legal perspective on the OTT platforms.”
In the context of Bangladesh atrocities on Hindus, he said, “The Government of Bharat has provided assistance to the minority community. The Sangh has also emphasised that the Hindu community there should remain there only. They should not migrate. There is a Shaktipeeth also and that region has made significant contributions to our history as a Hindu nation. We want Hindus to remain there, but their protection must be ensured. They have been suffering for 20 years, and the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh is there to support them, and it will continue to do so.”
“If the Hindu community does not stay united, it will be divided. If we engage indiscrimination based on caste, language, and other divisions, we will get divided. Therefore, unity is necessary. The unity of the Hindus is for public welfare and will bring happiness to all,” said Hosabale. Hosabale also expressed Sangh’s views on Krishna Janmabhoomi case, love jihad and conversion.
Prior to ABKM, a press-meeting was also addressed by Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh Sunil Ambekar on October 23 at Mathura.
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6. HSS VIJAYADASHAMI UTSAVS: HSS USA celebrated Vijayadashami utsavs in all its chapters’ and states throughout the country. Sevaks, sevikas, shishus, and balas of all age groups exhibited extraordinary skills in various traditional activities. Among those demonstrations were Ghosh, Samatha, Vyayam Yog, Niyudh, Dand Prayog, Vyayam Yog and Dandiya.

In San Antonio, utsav was held on October 19. HSS global coordinator Soumitra Gokhale and Dr. Manju Badam, from Vayu, Would Clinic, and Hyperbarics graced the occasion. Central Jersey Vibhag celebrated Vijayadashami and the attendees’ were around 400 with representation from 14 organisations. Arizona Vibhag celebrated utsav on October 20. The event was graced by David Schweikert, Congressman from ‘Az 1st District’ and other eminent personalities of the region. More than 300 people participated in the event.
HSS Ohio celebrated Vijayadashami utsav on October 19 at the Great Wolf Lodge in Mason (Cincinnati). 335 volunteers and guests from over 24 organisations and schools were present during the event. It ended with intellectually enriching addresses by guests, Vijay Simha – National Executive Member of HSS, Aftab Pureval, the first Bharatiya American Mayor in United States and Kenneth Parker, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio.
In Pittsburgh 400 attendees came together for the celebrations. Vijayadashmi utsavs were also held at Pennsylvania, Naperville Yard, Washington DC, Wolfsburg, North Houston and other places.
HSS Japan has celebrated the Vijayadashami Utsav in a grand manner on October 12.
It has showcased Bharatiya culture and traditions including the dedication and discipline of the swayamsevaks.
HSS Thailand celebrated Vijayadashami Utsav by organising Pathsanchalan in the courtyard of Hindu Dharma Sabha Vishnu Temple in Bangkok. During the utsav, hundreds of volunteers performed various physical exercises like Pathsanchalan, Suryanamaskar, Yogavyam and Dandprahar.
On the occasion the chief guest Pawan Mishra said, “The Sangh is a family, I am proud that I got the opportunity to join the Sangh outside Bharat.” Senior HSS adhikaris of Thailand and other eminent guests also expressed their views on the occasion.
On October 20, HSS South Africa organised Vijayadashami Utsav at Tongaat Town Hall (Durban). Around 105 swayamsevaks and sevikas in ganvesh participated in the event. More than 150 people witnessed this program.
In alignment with HSS mission statement, "We achieve by our own efforts," the swayamsevaks and sevikas displayed demonstrations which included Vyayamyog, Geet, Suryanamaskar, Yogasana, Niyudhya, Yogachap and Ghosh. Social worker Shaun Sivlingam was the chief guest at the event. Amith Singh, HSS National Sampark Pramukh, highlighted the effective shakha methodology and made a humble appeal to everyone to join divine mission of HSS.

HSS also organised Vijayadashami utsavs in many other countries like Canada, Germany, Norway, Myanmar, Australia, and etc.  -GoTop


7. HSS JAPAN CLOTH RECYCLE DRIVE: HSS Japan organises a Cloth Recycle Drive every year in association with local NPOs and Ward Offices.

These local organisations have been contributing relief clothing to the needy and refugees in Southeast Asian countries and other places around the world. HSS Japan has concluded this year’s annual cloth recycle drive in 3 phases on September 27, October 5 and October 6. The drive was conducted at 9 different shakhas in Tokyo and Kanagawa prefectures. As a result, approximately 1470 kg of clothes were collected. With this year’s autumn cloth recycle drive, HSS Japan has till now collected 8520 kg of cloth for the needy.  -GoTop


8. SEWADIWALI FOOD DRIVE EFFORTS STARTED IN ARIZONA: On October 20, Congressman Rep. David Schweikert and representatives from Sewa Diwali partner organizations inaugurated the SewaDiwali food drive campaign. SewaDiwali is a nationwide food drive supported by over 300 Dharmic and Indic organizations across the U.S.

From October 20 to November 20, 2024, this food donation drive carried on to help #EradicateHunger in America. Last year, the drive collected around 9,400 lbs of food for the Navajo community.
HSS USA Katy, TX chapter team did door-to-door SewaDiwali Food Drive collection. They collected almost 400lbs in a weekend at the Cedar Grove residential community. Maharana Pratap Shakha, South and Austin Katy, TX chapter also carried SewaDiwali Food Drive.
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9. DIWALI BECOMES PENNSYLVANIA STATE HOLIDAY: Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 402 into law — officially recognizing Diwali as a state holiday in Pennsylvania while attending a Diwali, Tihar, and Bandi Chhor Diwas celebration hosted by the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Asian American & Pacific Islander Affairs in downtown Harrisburg.

On October 21 Governor Shapiro said, “By signing this bill into law, we are not only recognizing the importance of Diwali but also celebrating the rich cultural heritage and many contributions of the Asian American community to Pennsylvania.” The legislation, sponsored by Senator Greg Rothman and Senator Nikil Saval, garnered broad bipartisan support in both the Senate and House.  -GoTop


10. BAPS HOSTED DIWALI FESTIVAL WITH DIPLOMATS IN USA: On October 17, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir hosted a first-ever “Diplomatic Diwali” where diplomatic missions and organizations from over 15 countries including Consuls joined BAPS at Chino Hills, CA. The event was inspired by Mahant Swami Maharaj’s vision: “In the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, let’s reach out and expand the circle of global harmony.”

Diplomats from Peru, Switzerland, Czech, Philippines, Fiji, Kenya, Bharat and several other nations participated in the event. During the Diwali gala a beautiful wooden carved backdrop of Burmese teakwood lit up and decorated in the spirit of Diwali. The program featured guest speakers, a keynote and a delicious vegetarian meal plated and served in a traditional steel thali. The keynote speaker was P. Brahmaviharidas Swami who heads the temple in Abu Dhabi.  -GoTop


11. 15,000 ATTENDED OHIO DIWALI FESTIVAL IN REYNOLDSBURG: On the occasion of major Nepali festivals Dashain and Tihar (Diwali), a grand cultural event was organized on October 5, in the City of Reynoldsburg, Ohio where around 15,000 people including Bhutanese origin Hindus registered their presence.

This event showcased multilingual, multicultural, and multi-ethnic traditional cultural programs. The event began with Vedic chanting and the lighting of the ceremonial lamp. The chief guest, Mayor Joe Begany, City Council Member Bhuwan Pyakurel, Guru Swami Shri Bhagwatbhushan Vasudevasharan and others inaugurated the festival. Since 2021, this cultural program has been held annually under the name of Dashain - Tihar Mela. Various parades and processions were organised. Other guests at this cultural event included U.S. Ohio's 3rd congressional district Representative Joyace Betty, City Attorney Chris Shook, City Auditor Steven Cicak, Council Member Louis Salviati, Council Member Mildred Johnson, and Council Member Stacey Baker.  -GoTop


12. “GREAT MINDS ON INDIA” LAUNCHED IN DOHA AND DUBAI: The Arabic edition of the internationally acclaimed book “Great Minds on India” by Salil Gewali from Meghalaya was formally launched at a literary event hosted by Anjuman Muhibban-E-Urdu-Hind in Doha on October 4. The launch event was graced by distinguished scholars from Qatar, Pakistan, and Bharat.

Already translated into fifteen languages, including, Urdu, German and Sanskrit, the Arabic edition of “Great Minds on India” was translated by Prof. Ramzan Ali Miya of Doha, an eminent scholar, author of 38 books. The edition was edited by Hamdan Bin Rashid from Madrid, Spain, and published by the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Foundation, West Bengal. About two months ago, the book was informally released in Dubai by Dr. Bu Abdullah, an acclaimed business mogul and philanthropist who owns 270 multinational companies across the Arabian and European regions. “Great Minds on India” is the culmination of over two decades of research by Salil Gewali, who brought together the thoughts and admiration of world-renowned intellectuals on Bharat's ancient literary & scientific heritage.  -GoTop


13. WESTERN GHATS LIT FEST 2024: The Western Ghats Lit Fest 2024, launched on October 24 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, has brought together a vibrant gathering of intellectuals, authors, and cultural thinkers from across Bharat and abroad.

Organised by The Verandah Club, the two-day festival became a platform for deep discussions and reflections on Bharat’s cultural resurgence. This years’ theme for discourse was “Bharat: Fast Forward”. Chairman of the Western Ghats Lit Fest, Prof. Kanagasabapathi, in his inaugural address said, “Bharat is reemerging, and we are pioneers in several fields. Our ancient way of life is now being recognised worldwide, yet we face challenges that demand introspection.” Western Ghats Lit Fest was a remarkable confluence of ideas, literature, and culture as over 27 speakers participated in the event from diverse backgrounds.  -GoTop


14. SHRI VISHWA NIKETAN: Pravas: Visitors:


FOOD FOR THOUGHT: In reality, this (Sangh) strength is as sacred and blessed as spiritual strength. We don’t have to become strong to indulge in violence but to end the violence and atrocities of the world once and for all. - Dr Keshavrao Baliram Hedgewar
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JAI SHRI RAM
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WHY DID DR HEDGEWAR DECIDE TO START THE RASHTRIYA SWAYAMSEVAK SANGH?
Pankaj Jagannath Jayswal

For many people, especially Westerners, the glory of Bharat thousands of years ago is beyond comprehension.
The advancement of science and technology, nurturing and balancing of the environment, natural medical practises, leadership and management concepts, business practices and development, town planning, water management, strong social bonds, unimaginable temple architecture and skills, the exporting of many commodities, and the preservation of a great heritage. This, however, does not sit well with many Westerners, which is understandable given that every country wishes to be prosperous and ahead of other countries in terms of both social and economic development.

Why Bharat lost its Glory?
There are numerous reasons, but I will only mention a few. When we were at the pinnacle of glory and the world was looking to us for solutions on all fronts, we became complacent, believing that if we hadn’t done anything wrong to any nation, why would anyone harm us? This mindset has resulted in a loss of awareness and alertness to our adversaries’ intentions. Eventually, our society did not fully prepare to face enemies, even though they fought hard battles for a longer period of time and won many battles, but we lost many lives, looted, and culturally destroyed. When things are going well, it is natural to sit back and relax, which leads to a loss of awareness and alertness. Bharatiyas had developed a similar tendency, and a new philosophy emerged as everything was going well in harmony, and they believed that they did not need to prepare for any eventuality. There was no strong military base and no preparations for a war-like situation. People strangely believed that there was no threat because everything appeared to be perfect and that they did not need to make efforts for the security of society and nation.
Complacency led to destruction as nations dissatisfied with Bharat’s exponential growth devised systematic game plans and tactics to weaken us on multiple fronts. More than 200 times, Bharat had been attacked and looted, primarily by Mughals and Britishers.
The focus was on destroying the great culture, which was a strong force for the social, economic, and political development of Bharat at the time, and on making Bharat “Vishwa Guru.” Mughal invaders were the first to succeed, followed by Britishers. They were well aware that Bharat can only be ruled and exploited for long periods of time if the great Bharatiya culture is destroyed.
We follow the mantras “Ahimsa Paramo Dharma” and “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” which mean that we believe in nonviolence and consider the entire world to be our family. These intentions are worth imbibing in real life, but nonviolence is only possible when a person in society is developed physically, mentally, and with the goal of developing a strong and right national character. Even today, it is clear that Bharat has not attacked any country, captured their lands, exploited their natural resources, destroyed their religious sites, or converted to Hindu Dharma. Many countries that lack great culture, such as Sanatan Dharma, tend to become greedy and harm nations that are strong on social and economic fronts.
Our thinking about nonviolence went wrong, and even today, many people don’t understand it completely. When a country is strong militarily and society is strong mentally with a strong national character, enemies fear to do any misadventure, resulting in peace; otherwise, a country with a weak national character tends to become a slave nation as greedy enemies and nations ruthlessly take control of such nations.
Once, an army chief came to Bhagwan Gautam Buddha and asked him to make him a disciple because he had left everything to seek solace from Buddha. When Lord Buddha asked why he left everything, the chief of army said that a neighbouring state’s military was on its way to attack his state, and he didn’t want any bloodshed, so I decided to join you. Bhagwan Buddha responded, “What do you think, now the enemies will not attack, they will have more confidence and valor to destroy your state as your army’s confidence has gone down, there will be more bloodshed and exploitation?” It is worth to fight enemies; even if your life is lost in the war, you will achieve moksha(Liberation) in the end. The realisation of “Nation is supreme for every individual in society, and sacrificing one’s life for a national cause is the greatest service to oneself and the nation”. This intention and attitude will never bring the nation down, but will raise a loud voice to sing the nation’s glory.

Nonviolence does not imply being a slacker. Nonviolence is understood incorrectly if it is destroying the nation culturally, economically, and socially. A strong nation based on Sanatan culture will never attack another nation or culture, and thus establishing a strong society based on every Sanatan dharma concept, will eventually bring peace to society, nation, and the world.
Even internal India-breaking forces will be subdued if society develops a sense of national character. Only then will we be able to reclaim our glory and become “Vishwaguru.”
One more reason attributed to our suffering is, Westerners and mughals used caste-based divisional tactics to break society, one of which was the fake Aryan invasion theory. Though they created false theories, we as Indians were also to be blamed because we became entangled in a malicious intent and indulged in caste division. The caste system harmed our interests the most; we lost many lives in wars against enemies because we lost our unity. Religious conversions and cultural sites were extensively destroyed.
The most important factor is to bring social harmony, without which it is impossible to bring everyone together under the banner of Sanatan Dharma. We will have to fight together against the forces that are still attempting to divide society based on caste differences in order to convert them religiously.
Scientific and Technological advancements
It has been demonstrated that modern discoveries, inventions, theories, and concepts are largely based on Vedic knowledge/literature. Many scientists have studied Vedic literature in order to gain in-depth knowledge of scientific, spiritual, psychological, and behavioural knowledge.
The ancient Gurukul education system was revered throughout the world for its multi-dimensional, life and scientific management approach, as well as the various skills and knowledge imparted from childhood.
Developing leadership qualities, management principles and concepts, teamwork, problem-solving techniques with ease and calm mind, understanding mind and its complexity, sharpens intellect and memory, seeing and managing ego, spiritually and scientifically understanding soul, research and development, and environmental management were all part of our ancient Gurukul system, in addition to science, mathematics, social science, and grammar.
So, what went wrong for us to abandon our Vedic culture and Gurukul education system?
Takshshila and Nalanda universities were once considered the best in the world; however, our universities are no longer among the top 100 in the world. When we had gained a higher position globally, i.e. socially, economically, and spiritually, owing to our virtues, Vedic knowledge, complacency, and careless attitude cost us dearly, our enemies, first the Mughals, and then the Britishers, were plotting to destroy us. Mughals began to set narrative against our great culture in order to capture our territories, exploit economic resources and convert the people to Islam, and they were successful to some extent by creating caste schisms, coercion, and looting…
Later, when the British arrived, they realised that in order to maintain control for a longer period of time, they needed to destroy the culture and education system. They delegated this task to Max Muller and Thomas Macaulay, and it was carried out exactly as planned.
Max Muller, perhaps the most well-known early Indologist and Sanskritist, was the one who attempted to set narrative against the Vedas and great Indian culture, as the British government desired. He and other Indologists wanted to control and convert Vedic culture followers, so they widely spread the myth that the Vedas were simply mythology. They purposefully misinterpreted Sanskrit texts in order to portray the Vedas as primitive, and they systematically attempted to make Bharatiyas ashamed of their own culture. The Aryan invasion theory was one of these Indologists’ forgeries of history. Thus, the actions of these Indologists appear to be motivated by a racial race. Despite this, Max Muller later praised the Vedas. He admitted that his Vedic chronology was purely speculative, and in his final work, “The six systems of Indian Philosophy,” published shortly before his death, he wrote, “whatever the date of Vedic hymns, whether 1500 or 15000 B.C.E., they have their own unique place and stand by themselves in the literature of the world.”
Thomas Macaulay further harmed Sanatan sanskruti by instituting an English education system, which harmed the inner engineering of every Sanatani, which was the source of growth in all aspects of life, work, and nation.
It is time to reintroduce our own education system, which combines ancient and modern knowledge and techniques. Thomas Macaulay, who introduced English education in Bharat wanted to make the Bharatiyas into a race that was, Bharatiya in blood and colour, but English in taste, in opinion, in morals, and in intellect. Economically, our GDP was highest in the world, and exports were very high. Our natural resources, raw materials, minerals, knowledge, and technology were looted by Mughals and Britishers. Our economy was completely destroyed, and socio – economic problems arose. In addition, the British rule played a dirty trick by implementing the “Divide and Rule Policy.” Caste and religion were once used to divide the masses. Some of the negative consequences are still being felt.
Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar
When many freedom fighters from the village to the national level fought against British misrule. Shri Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, a freedom fighter who had faced difficulties in his personal life since childhood, had dedicated himself to the cause of the nation while also completing his education. He was imprisoned twice for opposing British rule and injustice. While working to free the country from the clutches of Britishers, he became aware of a few significant characteristics of the Bharatiya people as a whole.
He realised that the majority of people had forgotten the roots of great Bharatiya culture, developing a slave mentality and losing their fighting spirit. People have not been prepared to focus on developing national character. Society has been systematically rigged to fight primarily on the basis of caste, so that people never band together to fight British rule. The minds had been poisoned against the great Vedas, Upanishads, and culture. People had forgotten the great warriors of the past, such as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Maharana Pratap. They had forgotten the immense wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and Chanakya Niti.
The most important realisation was “Shatrubodh,” people had lost the discriminatory power to know who is our friend and who is trying to destroy us. This has created a significant schism between the masses and the leaders. This has created more enemies within various groups, as well as unnecessary controversies. This has done significant damage to the fabric of society and harmed the Sanatan Dharma. Conversions to Islam and Christianity were multifaceted.
All of these realisations caused Dr. Hedgewar to reconsider his position. To make Bharat great again socially, economically, and spiritually, grass-root work with a multi-dimensional approach was required, so that it will make our nation so strong that no one will dare to invade this great nation again. I will skip over associations with the Congress and other organisations and instead focus on the formation of the “Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh” RSS.

The goals of RSS can be understood if we deeply understand a prayer.
1. Declaring our country a “Hindu Rashtra” does not imply forcing people of other faiths to leave the country. Hindu dharma or Sanatan Dharma believes in and works for the upliftment of all people without regard to caste, colour, creed, religion, region, language, or environment.
2. “Swa” based social and economical development
3. Bringing back the Gurukul education system with modern knowledge and removing Macaulay’s education system.
4. To eradicate untouchability and allow everyone to live as Hindus.
5. Teach everyone in society to develop a fighting spirit and to fight injustice and illegal practises.
6. Akhand Bharat.
7. Unity in diversity
8. Establish or develop sectorial organisations to advance in each sector and field.
9. Develop personal and national character
10. Make Bharat a “Vishwa Guru” nation.
!!Pranam to this great organisation!!
https://organiser.org/2024/10/11/259987/bharat/why-did-dr-hedgewar-decide-to-start-the-rashtriya-swayamsevak-sangh/  
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