Shravan Shukla 8, Vik. Samvat 2082, Yugabda 5127:1 August 2025: SM 7009 (For Private Circulation Only)
1. FESTIVALS :
RAMAYAN MASAM: Ramayan Masam (Ramayan Month), observed during the Malayalam
month of Karkidakam (mid-July to mid-August), is dedicated to the recitation and
reflection of the Ramayan, particularly the Adhyatma Ramayanam Kilippattu
composed by Thunchath Ezhuthachan, the father of Malayalam literature.
2. PROGRAMS OF SARSANGHCHALAK DR. MOHAN BHAGWAT:
Speaking at the ‘Gyan Sabha’ education conference held in Kochi on July 27,
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat called for a renewed
focus on power, prosperity, and national self-respect, while underlining that
‘Bharat’ is a proper noun and must not be translated. “Bharat is Bharat,” he
said, urging citizens to use the original name in speech and writing, whether in
personal or public communication.
On July 17, Dr Bhagwat emphasised that the inherent compassion of women (Matrushakti)
naturally drives the upliftment of society.
On July 24, Dr Bhagwat met more than 50 Muslim religious leaders and scholars at
Haryana Bhavan in New Delhi. The meeting comes two years after the RSS held a
similar outreach in 2023.
3. RASHTRAPATI MURMU UNVEILS THE POSTAGE STAMP OF
CHENNABHAIRADEVI: In a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on July 24,
Rashtrapati Droupadi Murmu unveiled the postage stamp in commemoration of the
16th-century queen Rani Chennabhairadevi. During the occasion, Rashtrapati Murmu
highlighted the queen’s courage and fortitude. Her achievements has to be
inscribed “not just in golden letters, but in diamonds”, said the Rashtrapati
while expressing her admiration for the irreplaceable saga of the queen. Union
Minister Pralhad Joshi, Rajya Sabha MP Veerendra Heggade, Postmaster General
Yuvaraj, and others were also present on the occasion and expressed their views.
4. PM MODI LAUDS ODISHA WOMEN FOR CREATING FOREST FIRE
AWARENESS THROUGH ‘KIRTANS’: During the 124th episode of his monthly radio
program Mann Ki Baat on July 27, Pradhan Mantri Narendra Modi commended a group
of women (Sankirtan Mandali) from Odisha’s Keonjhar district who have adopted an
innovative approach to environmental awareness. PM Modi explained how the
women’s group travels from village to village, singing modified devotional songs
that now convey messages about forest conservation and the harmful impact of
wildfires. Combining spirituality with social responsibility, their songs help
villagers understand the importance of protecting their natural surroundings.
PM Modi also recognized another initiative from Odisha, the revival of the
traditional Santhali saree by over 650 tribal women in Mayurbhanj district. Once
a fading part of tribal culture, the Santhali saree is experiencing a resurgence
thanks to these women, who are not only preserving their heritage but also
becoming economically self-reliant.
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5. 'SWAYAMSEVAKS ARE WATCHGUARDS OF BHARAT'S NATIONAL SOUL':
DATTATREYA HOSABALE: A book titled ‘Philosophy & Action of RSS for the Hind
Swaraj’ written by Father Anthony Elenjimittam in early fifties was republished
by Prabhat Prakashan and launched in Dehradun in the presence of RSS Sarkaryavah
Dattatreya Hosabale, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Pragya
Pravah National Convenor Nanda Kumar. The event was held on July 23, marking the
birth anniversaries of freedom fighters Chandrashekhar Azad and Bal Gangadhar
Tilak.
6. THE RASHTRA SEVIKA SAMITI BI-ANNUAL NATIONAL MEETING:
The bi-annual meeting of the Rashtra Sevika Samiti’s Akhil Bharatiya Karyakarini
Mandal and Pratinidhi Sabha was held in Nagpur on July 17-20. Around 500 sevikas
from 38 provinces across Bharat participated in the meeting. The meeting was
inaugurated by Pramukh Sanchalika Shanta Kumari. Pramukh Karyavahika Sita
Gayathri Annadanam presented a report on Samiti’s activities.
7. 70TH FOUNDATION DAY OF BHARATIYA MAZDOOR SANGH (BMS):The
Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), Bharat's largest labour organisation, marked its
70th Foundation Day with a resounding call for reflection, unity, and
transformation at a grand ceremony in New Delhi on July 23. The year-long
celebration, culminating at the Indira Gandhi Stadium's KD Jadhav Wrestling
Hall, gathered thousands of workers, dignitaries, and leaders from across the
nation, including RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat, and Union Labour Minister
Mansukh Mandaviya.
8. GYAN SABHA CONFERENCE OF SSUN: Shiksha Sanskruti
Utthan Nyas (SSUN) conducted the ‘Gyan Sabha’ conference themed ‘Education for a
Developed India’ which was attended by more than 400 educationists including
state education ministers, vice-chancellors, academicians, and officials from
central educational bodies.
9. VHP’S KENDRIYA MARGDARSHAN MANDAL MEETING: The
two-day meeting of the Central Governing Council of Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP)
in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, concluded with a commitment to liberate mandirs from
government control and to unite against divisive forces threatening Hindu
society. 265 participants, including VHP’s Organizing General Secretary Milind
Parande and VHP office-bearers from all the prants of the country and
representatives from Nepal participated in it.
10. SEWA INTERNATIONAL FLOOD RELIEF WORK IN TEXAS: In
July, destructive and deadly flooding took place in the Texas Hill Country,
particularly in Kerr County, in the U.S. state of Texas. As a result, there were
at least 135 fatalities, of which around 108 occurred in Kerr County.
More than 100 volunteers from Sewa International
chapters in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas headed to Kerrville to
support ongoing flood relief efforts. Many young professionals are taking two
weeks off work to ensure continuity in serving affected communities.
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11. MEGA HEALTH CAMP IN MANIPUR: A Mega Health Camp was
held on July 27 at Bhaskara Prabha, Konjeng Leikai, Imphal West where more than
200 patients benefitted from free medical consultations, free medicines,
diagnostic tests which includes blood sugar, nerve testing, lipid profile
testing, eye testing, dental care and treatment services throughout the day.
A total of 43 doctors, including specialists from various fields, and over 60
medical support staff participated in the camp.
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12. NHSA SEMINAR IN KENYA: The National Hindu Students’
Association (NHSA) held a seminar themed ‘AI & Hindu’ at Jalaram Mandir,
Nairobi, Kenya, on July 5. The event brought together students and young adults
from 15 learning institutions to reflect on the relevance of Hindu philosophy in
the age of Artificial Intelligence, while staying rooted in NHSA’s core values
to protect, preserve, promote and practise Hindu Dharma. The seminar had two
group discussions: one explored the relationship between Artificial Intelligence
and Hindu thought; the second focused on NHSA itself — its mission, ongoing
initiatives and promoting dharmic values.
13. FIIDS HOSTED HISTORIC WASHINGTON DC CAPITOL HILL DAY:
The Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) hosted the
US-India Summit and Capitol Hill Legislative Day on July 15, at the US Capitol
in Washington DC. The event brought together U.S. and Bharatiya American
lawmakers along with others to underscore the deepening strategic and bilateral
relationship between the two nations.
14. BHARAT SAVED MALDIVES FROM DEFAULT: EX-PRESIDENT
NASHEED: Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed has recently credited
Bharat with helping his country avoid economic collapse during its worst
financial crisis in recent times. 
15. BHARATIYA PASSPORT GETS GLOBAL BOOST: In a major
stride for Bharatiya travellers, the Henley Passport Index 2025 has upgraded
Bharat’s passport ranking from 85th to 77th, reflecting a significant
improvement in global mobility. Bharatiya passport holders can now travel to 59
countries without the need to secure a visa in advance, an encouraging
development for tourism, business and global outreach.
Visa-free countries allow Bharatiya citizens to enter solely with a valid
passport. This eliminates the need for pre-application processes, interview
appointments, and hefty visa fees.
Bhutan, Iran, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand,
Philippines, British Virgin Islands, Cook Islands and Barbados are among the
visa-free destinations for Bharatiya passport holders. The countries offering
visa-on-arrival access include Indonesia, Jordan, Maldives, Bolivia, Myanmar,
Sri Lanka, etc. This ranking improvement reflects Bharat’s growing global
stature and improved diplomatic relations.
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16. OBITUARY : VANDANEEYA PRAMILATAI MEDHE: Pramilatai
Medhe, former pramukh sanchalika of Rashtra Sevika Samiti passed away in Nagpur
on July 31 morning. She was 97. Medhe had been unwell for the past three months.
She passed away at 9.05 am at the Devi Ahilya Mandir in Nagpur, a release from
the Rashtra Sevika Samiti said. As per Medhe's wish, her body will be donated to
the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Nagpur.
Pramila Tai travelled to England, America, Canada, Durban, Sri Lanka etc for
Samiti karya and had received Honorary Citizenship by the Mayor of New Jersey
city during her America visit.
Paying tribute to Vandaniya Pramilatai Medhe, Sarsanghchalak of RSS, Dr Mohan
Bhagwat said, “With the passing away of the former Pramukh Sanchalika of Rashtra
Sevika Samiti, the venerable Pramila Tai Medhe ji, we have lost a maternal
figure, a protective presence that had always guided us. Her demise marks the
culmination of a long and devoted spiritual journey that began nearly from the
inception of the Samiti. She was a living embodiment of unwavering clarity of
purpose and deep dedication, tireless hard work for the growth of the
organisation, and a warm, affectionate nature in personal conduct.” PM Narendra
Modi said that Pramilatai’s exemplary life stands as a beacon of inspiration for
generations to come, particularly in the pursuit of inclusive social development
and empowerment of women.
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17. SHRI VISHWA NIKETAN: Pravas: Visitors:
FOOF FOR THOUGHT: If money helps a man to do good to others, it is of some
value; but if not, it is simply a mass of evil, and the sooner it is got rid of,
the better.- Swami Vivekananda
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JAI SHRI RAM
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BHARAT, HINDU AND HINDUTVA
Bharat is not just the
constitutional name of a nation—it is a civilizational identity that predates
modern political boundaries by millennia. The soul of Bharat is deeply
intertwined with the ethos of the Hindu way of life, which forms the cultural
and spiritual foundation of its society — Rajat Bhatiya
Dr V Sujatha
By December 2023, the total
population of the world had crossed 806 crores, out of which 140 crore people
are addressed as Bhartiya, Bharatvasi, Indians or Hindustani. These names raise
the question that how did we get all these names? Can it be assumed that the
meaning of all the names is the same? For self-identification, answers to
questions are often sought in the name itself. Some sections of the society feel
proud by calling themselves Hindus, while many say Indian and many say by adding
their religious name to Bharat. But Article 1(1) of the Indian Constitution
states, “India… which is Bharat….”
The word Hindu originated from the word Sindhu, which remained the medium of
identity for Bharat, Hindustan and India for ages. The basis of the word Hindu
is geographical form. Thousands of years ago, a way of life developed on the
banks of the Indus Valley with the knowledge of Vedic culture, which over time
spread from the Himalayas to the sea. In the world’s first written book, Rigveda,
this region has been called Sapta Sindhu, meaning the region of seven rivers.
Another word has been used for this region in the Vedas, which is Brahmavarta or
Aryavarat.
On the basis of Vedas, Parsi literature and Iranian literature, the region was
named Hindustan or Sindhustan.
When the Greeks came to this region in the fourth century under the leadership
of Alexander, they referred to Sindhu as Indus and called the local residents
Indians. In the 15th century, Columbus set out in search of India by sea and
after reaching the American shores, he started using the name India, he started
calling the local people Indians there, later to correct the mistake, European
thinkers started calling the American natives ‘Red Indians’.
Hindustan, Bharat and Bhartiya are all synonyms of the word Hindu, the main
basis of which is one country, one culture. Due to European influence, the words
India and Indian were more popular than Hindustan and Bharat. By the end of
British rule, the words Hindustan and Bharat had faded from the consciousness of
the local people, while the words India and Indian were more commonly used in
their place.
According to historical evidence, the name of Bharat remained popular after the
name of Samrat (emperor) Bharat because this region was dominated by him. The
word Bharat is also mentioned in Vishnu Purana - Uttaram yat Samudrasya
Himadreshchaiva Dakshinam. Varsham tad Bharatam naam, Bharati yatra santati.
That is, the name of the region between the sea in the north and the Himalayas
in the south is Bharat and the descendants of this place are called Indians.
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the second President of India, in his address to
the nation on Republic Day on 26 January 1965, used a verse taken from the book
‘Kularnava Tantra’:
“Himalayaat Samarabhya Yavat Indu Sarovaram. Tan Devniritam Desh Hindusthan
Prachakshte” – (Brahspati Aagam).
Meaning: Starting from the Himalayas till Indu Sarovar (Indian Ocean), this God
created country is called Hindustan.
Dharma: Dharma is different from religion. The closest meaning of dharma
is Religion in the English dictionary. The word dharma originated from the
Sanskrit root Dhri which means to hold, that supports all, which is the basis of
all, is dharma. The work of which leads to public upliftment and spiritual
salvation is a religious practice. The meaning of dharma is not related to any
kind of worship method.
For example, the duty of fire is to burn, this is its duty. The duty of a judge
of a court is to follow justice and do justice, this is his duty. The duty of a
soldier is to protect the country, in the same way, a father, mother, wife, son,
daughter have their own responsibilities towards the family, which is their duty
to fulfil.
In the same way, being aware of the responsibilities in life and discharging the
responsibilities with complete honesty is the observance of Dharma.Our Sanatan
culture is the basic of Indian culture, which is inspired by the Vedic mantra
‘Ekam Sadvipraah Bahuda Vadanti’, which means that truth is only one but there
are many ways to say it.
Similarly, the concept of Dharma is contained in the Vedas, that is why it is
also called Vedic Dharma. Lord Buddha and Mahavir Jain emphasized these basic
qualities by adding the quality of Non-Violence. Due to the similarity in basic
knowledge, Buddha Sect and Jain Sect are part and symbol of Sanatan culture.
According to social perspective, Dharma is a type of life style which gives form
to the society through the karma based ‘Varna System’.
Hindutva: Hindutva is a national word, which is the geographical and
cultural identity of India. Hindutva is the basis of the culture that has been
going on since time immemorial. Hindutva was neither started by anyone nor was
it invented, it does not have any founder. Hindutva is a national stream, which
was defined by the Incarnate Men, Maharishis and National Leaders as per the
time by developing the ideals and principles of Hindutva.
Buddhist, Jain, Shaivism, Vaishnava, Sikh, all sects are geographical identities
and different forms of Hindutva which have come into existence, according to the
need of the nation and society. In many Indian philosophies of spirituality, the
feeling of national dedication is called Hindutva. Those who believe in Hindutva
can choose any method of worship as per their wish and accept that method. They
cannot be tied to any method of worship. Their followers do not have any
specific name but the basis of all of them is nation-centric ideology.
Self-realization of Hindutva: Till now, the idea of activities of Hindus
is connected with national sentiment in an integrated manner.
Sanatani, Satnami, Sikh, Arya, Maratha, Jain etc. all accepted defeat by calling
themselves Hindus and also achieved victory by becoming Hindus. All of them gave
up all other names of land and caste and established only the names Hindu,
Hindustan or Indian. Names like Jambudweep, Aryavarat, Dravid etc. proved
incapable of explaining the political or cultural characteristics of Indians.
All those who considered the land from river to the Ocean as their birthplace
and those who resided from the Indus river to the Indus coast knew that they
were residents of Hindustan and this was their Identity. The ideology of
eliminating all kinds of social and religious discriminations in the area from
Attock to Cuttack and giving it a unified form came in the form of Hindutva.
By doing a historical analysis and critique of all the events that have happened
so far, it will be known that the prestige and independence of Hindustan is not
only of the Hindustan region but also of Hindutva culture and national unity,
for which many political strategies and battlefields had to be faced. The word
Hindutva is the backbone of Indian politics which reflects a sentiment from
Kashmir to Kanyakumari (Book: Hindutva, Author: Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Page:
62)
Essential Characteristics of Hindutva: A person who is a citizen of
Hindustan by ancestral tradition is a Hindu geographically. This is also the
first characteristic of a Hindu. But this is not the only characteristic,
because Hindu is only one feeling of Hindustan, it cannot be said that there is
no other. But this will be possible only when the racial and cultural feelings
that encourage aggression and selfish tendencies are destroyed and all religions
abandon their purity and establish the basic eternal elements and thoughts of
the world on a civil platform. The entire human family needs a strong base
without any discrimination to live a glorious life. (Book: Hindutva, Author:
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Page: 99)
Only Hindus and Jews have succeeded in preserving the original identity on the
geographical basis. Those who accept or not accept the existence of God, believe
in any religion, belief or philosophy or social system, are Hindus. Because the
essential characteristic of a Hindu is to be ‘Hindu by Blood’. That is why,
those who love this land spread from Himalayas to the ocean as their fatherland
and the caste that has progressed from the Sapta Sindhu period in ancient times
till the present time by adopting others, are Hindus. (Book: Hindutva, Author:
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Page: 107).
The characteristics of Hindutva are same history, same sky, same laws, same
behaviour, same scriptures, same festivals etc. This means that the Indian
citizen who considers the region from the Indus river to the Indian ocean as his
motherland is a Hindu. The Indians who have been converted cannot be called
Hindus on religious grounds, but on geographical grounds, they will be called
Hindus irrespective of any religion or sect. (Book: Hindutva, Author: Vinayak
Damodar Savarkar, Page: 122).
The foundation of Indian culture and geographical identity, Hindu Dharma, was
translated into English and presented as religion, which became the cause of
many kinds of misunderstandings. Ideologically, Abrahamic orthodox religious
ideology was imposed on liberal Hinduism, in which the seeds of fundamentalist
mentality were sown in Hindus at many levels. Indian culture is eternal, but
attempts are being made to understand it from short-term communal aspects.
The society which enjoys all kinds of concessions constitutionally and has an
overwhelming majority among the minorities, accuses the Hindu society of
exploitation, for which many kinds of articles, films and messages are used. In
Hinduism, those who acquire knowledge are called Brahmins and often in movies,
this trend is portrayed as a thug and a thief. By using words like ‘Muh mein
ram, bagal mein churi’, a peaceful society is shown as violent and faithless.
The narrative prevalent on the geographical basis of India was that India did
not exist before the British, which was refuted on factual basis. The Aryan
invasion theory propagated by the British is the most dangerous idea, which was
refuted by Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, but due to the influence of ideological
revolution, the English idea had become popular, whose effect can be seen in the
present times in divisive issues like North vs South, Arya vs Dravid, Hindi vs
Tamil etc.
Comparison of Dharma with Mazhab: Dharam and Mazhab are the closest Hindi
and Persian translations of the English word Religion, but on historical and
fundamental grounds, Dharam and Mazhab are different philosophies. Mazhab is the
propagation of a certain doctrine in which the messages and holy books given by
the Prophet are accepted as facts and the system is accepted. In this, monopoly
of truth is claimed and if someone does not accept this monopoly, then he is
called a heathen or a Kafir. Heathens or Kafirs are neither worthy of any mercy
nor the sympathy of the followers of the Prophet. Those who believe in Mazhab
believe in the system of monotheistic and intolerant thoughts. The feeling of
brotherhood and humanism is limited only to the understanding people. There is
no place for factual thoughts in the mentality of Mazhab, there is no permission
to ask questions, due to which many castes have developed ideologically in
Mazhab. For example: Shia and Sunni in Islam, Catholic and Protestant in
Christianity, etc. The effect of these four differences is being seen in the
form of fundamentalism and conservative mentality all over the world.
The effect of monotheism in Abrahamic thoughts is so much that they do not
consider anyone equal to the ‘religion leader’ and if someone considers anyone
equal then the punishment for that crime is only death.
Four things are necessary for a religion:
One founder (prophet), One book, One method of worship and One name of the
followers.
Like the founder of Christianity is Jesus Christ, One book is Bible, One method
of worship is Church and One name of the followers is Christian.
One prophet of Islam is Hazrat Mohammad Saheb, One book is Quran, One method of
worship is Namaaz and the name of the followers is Muslim.
In fact, over time the feeling of religion became narrow and fanatic which has
moved towards communalism and Extremism. (Book: Narrative Ka Mayajaal, Author:
Balbir Punj, Page: 69).
The basis of India is Hindutva, which is completely different from religious
ideology. While Hindutva promotes liberal mindset, religion supports
conservative mindset. On the other hand, there is Hindutva which accepts even if
there is no ideological agreement, on the other hand, there is religion which
gives death penalty if there is no agreement. It is because of the cultural
unity of this India that many traditions, worship methods, languages are
flourishing in India, otherwise the religious end has destroyed the basic ideas
of almost half the world.
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