Margashirsha Shukla 11, Vik. Samvat 2082, Yugabda 5127 : 1 December, 2025: SM 7016 (For Private Circulation only)
1. FESTIVALS :
BHAGWAN DATTATREYA JAYANTI or Datta Jayanti is commemorated on the Purnima
day of the Margashirsha month (December 4 this year). Bhagwan Dattatreya is
known to steer the worshippers to live a thriving and ideal life.
The worshippers wake up early to cleanse themselves in holy water and fast for
the auspicious day and visit temples. Devotees sing devotional songs and read
devotional books such as Avadhuta Gita and Jivanmukta Gita.
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2. PROGRAMS OF SARSANGHCHALAK DR MOHAN BHAGWAT:
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat, while
addressing a Youth Leadership Conclave in Guwahati on November 19, urged the
youth to observe and understand the RSS closely. Making several important
remarks over the principles, ideals, and functioning of the RSS, Bhagwat also
highlighted various debates and discussions surrounding the organization in
front of over hundred young representatives from different fields.
In Jaipur, while interacting with young researchers during the ‘Yuva Shodharthi
Samvad Shashwat Moolya, Naye Ayaam’, Dr Mohan Bhagwat said, “To understand what
truly benefits society, researchers and universities must deepen their direct
engagement with the community.” He also answered the questions posed by the
young researchers.
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Gita Manishi Swami Gyanananda Ji Maharaj,
Ramananda Acharya Shridhar Ji Maharaj and Swami Parmatmananda Ji Maharaj also
shared their insights during the discourse on Divya Gita.
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3. RAM MANDIR DHWAJAROHAN: On Vivah Panchami, November
25, Pradhan Mantri Narendra Modi and RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat
ceremonially hoisted the saffron Dharma Dhwaj atop the 191-foot shikhar of the
newly completed Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir at Ayodhya. This marked the architectural
culmination of a struggle that endured for half a millennium. The triangular
Dharma Dhwaj - 10 feet high and 20 feet wide is embedded with three sacred
emblems : The Sun - signifying Bhagwan Ram’s lineage from the Suryavansh;
Om - the primordial spiritual syllable; and the Kovidara tree - a
rare hybrid created by Rishi Kashyap, associated with purity and divine
presence. Addressing the gathering inside the Mandir complex, PM Modi described
the historic hoisting of the Dharmadhwaj as an event healing “the wounds of
centuries”.
4. NATION OBSERVES 350TH MARTYRDOM DAY OF GURU TEGH BAHADUR:
The 350th martyrdom day of the ninth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Teg Bahadur was
observed nationwide. He was executed on the orders of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb
in the year 1675. The day is widely known as the Shaheedi Divas.
RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat bowed his head at Gurdwara Brahmkund Sahib
in Ayodhya and paid homage to 9th Guru Sahib by remembering his immortal
sacrifice. On November 24, at Motjiheel, RSS Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale
paid tributes and said that Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib is the symbol of courage,
valor, and sacrifice.
To commemorate the day devotees carried out a large religious procession in
Secunderabad. Large-scale celebrations were held by organizations like the
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) at Sri Anandpur Sahib.
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5. FOUR DAY LECTURE SERIES : ‘RASHTRIYA SWAYAMSEVAK SANGH KI
SHATABDI YATRA: NETRITVA KI DISHA AUR BHUMIKA’: Bharatiya Vichar Manch
organised a four-day lecture series ‘Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ki Shatabdi
Yatra: Netritva ki Disha aur Bhumika’ to mark the centenary of the RSS at the
Gujarat University from November 11.
2nd day of lecture was focused on the 2nd Sarsanghchalak MS Golwalkar (Sri
Guruji) and other contemporary pracharks, Sangh work and foundation of new
organisations.
6. KASHI SHABDOTASAV: During the third edition of the
annual literary conclave Kashi Shabdotsav at Banaras Hindu University on
November 16, Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh of RSS Suni Ambekar said, “This
unique confluence of modernity and the Bharatiya knowledge tradition visible in
Kashi is a symbol of the true strength and vision of our nation. No matter how
much time changes, Bharat has always held the vision that the old and the new
are not separate, but two dimensions of the same flow. For this very dialogue,
the ‘Kashi Shabdotasav’ is being organised in Kashi which will offer a mantra
for the welfare of the modern world.” He further added that this same spirit was
central during the establishment of Banaras Hindu University to build an
integrated education system by linking Bharat’s traditional knowledge with
modern science and technology arriving from any corner of the world.
7. ABVP’S NATIONAL EXECUTIVE MEETING CONCLUDED IN DEHRADUN:
The one-day National Executive Council Meeting of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi
Parishad (ABVP) concluded on November 27 in Dehradun. The meeting commenced in
the presence of ABVP’s National President Prof. Rajsharan Shahi, National
General Secretary Dr. Virendra Singh Solanki, and National Organising Secretary
Ashish Chauhan. The meeting was also graced by Mukund C.R., Sah-Sarkaryavah of
the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. A total of 468 delegates from 46 provinces
participated in this significant meeting.
8. WESTERN GHATS LIT FEST 2025 SHOWCASES ASSERTIVE BHARATIYA
RENAISSANCE IN COIMBATORE: The two-day session of the 4th edition of the
Western Ghats Literature Festivalwas held on November 1 and 2. This year’s theme
was “Bharat Fast Forward”. The event brought together 32 distinguished speakers
from across Bharat, featuring prominent authors, thinkers, and cultural figures.
The event included panel discussions, book launches, keynote addresses, and
cultural performances covering a wide spectrum of topics.
9. DR MANMOHAN VAIDYA’S BOOK HUM AUR YEH VISHWA LUNCHED:
Suruchi Prakashan organised the launch of ‘Hum Aur Yah Vishwa’, the new book by
senior RSS pracharak Dr Manmohan Vaidya, at Ravindra Bhavan, Bhopal. The event
featured extensive discussions on Bharat’s foundational concepts, self-pride,
cultural consciousness and Bharat’s long-standing tradition of study and
intellectual inquiry. Riteśhwar Ji Maharaj, Peethadheeshwar of Anandam Dham
Ashram, former Uprashtrapati Jagdeep Dhankhar and Group Editor of Dainik Jagran
Vishnu Tripathi graced the occasion.
On the occasion former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said that speaking about
the book in Bhopal was a matter of honour for him. He said it is a collection of
eight years of experience and includes two significant essays on Pranab
Mukherjee.
Suruchi Prakashan Chairman Rajiv Tuli said that although the English edition of
the book was released earlier, the current Hindi edition includes several new
and detailed insights. The book is extremely valuable for reading, understanding
and interpreting major contemporary discourses. The programme was attended by
prominent citizens, social workers and representatives from the intellectual
community.
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10. PARIVARTAN IS POSSIBLE ONLY THROUGH DHARMA—SUNIL
AMBEKAR: On the occasion of Ranga Hariji second death anniversary, a
memorial lecture was organised on ‘Civic Dharma and the Prosperity of the
Rashtra’ (Poura Dharma & Rashtra Vaibhav) in Kochi on November 14. Ranga Hariji
was a Sangh Pracharak, an intellectual giant, polyglot, celebrated author, and
an organiser par excellence. He served as the Akhil Bharatiya Boudhik Pramukh
for several years and authored more than 60 books in various languages.
11. G20:PM MODI MEETS BHARATIYA ORIGIN TECH ENTREPRENEURS,
COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN JOHANNESBURG: Pradhan Mantri Narendra Modi was accorded
a vibrant and heartfelt welcome by the Bharatiya diaspora upon his arrival in
Johannesburg on November 21. Members of the community showcased folk dances
representing 11 Bharatiya states, highlighting the rich cultural diversity of
Bharat on a global stage.
“Bharat’s vibrant cultural diversity on display in South Africa! …It is
commendable how the Bharatiya community has remained connected with its roots,”
PM Modi wrote on ‘X’.
PM Modi also interacted with Bharatiya origin tech entrepreneurs and members of
the Bharatiya community based in South Africa and called upon them to deepen
their engagement with Bharat.
PM Modi emphasised their role as ‘a living bridge’ between the two countries. He
appreciated the contribution of over 1.7 million strong Bharatiya diaspora in
South Africa towards nurturing the historical bonds of friendship between Bharat
and South Africa,”
Pradhan Mantri also received a ‘Kalash’ from the Chinmaya Mission, consisting of
Shree Anna or millets from Bharat as well as South Africa.
“This will be placed in the Annapoorna Devi Temple in Durban,” he said.
During his visit, the Pradhan Mantri Modi also met the winners of the Bharat Ko
Janiye (Know India) Quiz. He highlighted the importance of the initiative in
deepening the diaspora’s engagement with Bharat’s history and culture.
PM Modi was in South Africa from November 21 to 23 to participate in the G20
Summit 2025. The 20th G20 Summit 2025, became the first-ever G20 summit hosted
on the African continent. Under the theme “Solidarity, Equality,
Sustainability,” the summit centred Global South priorities and secured the
adoption of the G20 Johannesburg Leaders’ Declaration.
At the G20 Summit, Pradhan Mantri Modi's key agenda/proposals centered on a
six-point plan focused on global security, sustainable development, Artificial
Intelligence (AI) governance, and strengthening the voice of the Global South.
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12. OVER 200 ATTEND INTERNATIONAL GITA MAHOTSAV 2025 HOSTED
BY BHARATIYA EMBASSY IN BEIRUT: The International Gita Mahotsav 2025 was
organised by the Bharatiya Embassy in Beirut at the Lebanese National Theatre.
Over 200 people participated in it. Bharatiya Ambassador to Lebanon, Noor Rahman
Sheikh, highlighted the significance of Gita Mahotsav. He noted that the Bhagvad
Gita, inscribed in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organisation’s (UNESCO) World Register of Memory in April 2025, has nurtured
human civilisation and consciousness for centuries and continues to inspire the
world. Speaking on the occasion, Digambar Patra, Professor at American
University of Beirut and Lebanese Yoga Instructor Donia Nijjar emphasised the
relevance of the Gita in people’s lives.
13. BHARAT RANKS 6TH GLOBALLY IN PATENT FILING: Bharat
has now emerged as the world’s sixth largest patent filer with over 64,000
patents, out of which more than 55 per cent are by resident Bharatiya
innovators, a sharp departure from the earlier trend of innovators depending on
foreign institutions for research, mentorship, and project completion.
Bharatiya officials said that what was once lacking, policy support and
institutional patronage, has been systematically addressed over the last decade,
allowing young Bharatiya innovators to pursue cutting-edge research and file
high-value patents within the country.
Bharat has also climbed from Rank 81 to Rank 38 in the Global Innovation Index
with a focus on science and technology. ‘Chandrayaan-3’, the world’s first DNA
vaccine developed in Bharat, homegrown antibiotics, and successful gene-therapy
trials, officials said, represent this.
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14. BHARAT SENDS 73 TONNES OF MEDICINES AND VACCINES TO
SUPPORT AFGHANISTAN’S HEALTHCARE: Reaffirming its steadfast support for the
Afghan people, Bharat on November 28 delivered 73 tonnes of life-saving
medicines, vaccines and essential supplements to Afghanistan to help meet
healthcare needs.
15. BHARAT SECURES THIRD RANK IN ASIA POWER INDEX 2025:
Bharat has secured third ranking in the Asia Power Index 2025, while the U.S.
and China occupy the first and second spots. Australia-based think tank, Lowy
Institute, recently released its annual Asia Power Index, which assesses the
ability of nations, particularly of those in the Asian continent, to influence
their external environment.
As per its rankings, both Bharat and China have scored better in various metrics
and improved their standing than before, but a wide gap exists between the two.
Another striking feature of the report is Bharat’s steadily growing power, and
in the year 2025, it will cross the threshold defined by the Asia Power Index
for major power status.
The seventh edition of the Asia Power Index evaluates the power of 27 countries
and territories across Asia, based on 131 indicators across eight thematic
measures, including Military Capability and Defence Networks, Economic
Capability and Relationships, Diplomatic and Cultural Influence, as well as
Resilience and Future Resources.
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16. BHARAT HANDS OVER MODULAR BRIDGE TO NEPAL FOR
POST-DISASTER RECOVERY: Ambassador of Bharat to Nepal handed over complete
set of a 70-meter modular bridge and specialized launching tools to the Minister
of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Government of Nepal in a ceremony held
in Hetauda, on 20 November 2025.
17. AYYAPPA SEVA CENTRES BY SEVA BHARATI: The Ayyappa
Seva Centre set up for pilgrims at the Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple premises has
begun functioning under the leadership of the Seva Bharati Ettumanoor unit. Seva
Bharati Kottayam district vice president K. Ravindran Nair inaugurated the
centre by lighting the traditional lamp. District and unit-level volunteers
participated in the inauguration ceremony.
The centre offers several
facilities for pilgrims, including an information desk, medical assistance,
mechanic support for vehicle breakdowns and purified drinking water, and
arrangements for resting such as providing mats.
The Seva Centre will continue its services throughout the pilgrimage season with
the aim of ensuring a safe and comfortable pilgrimage experience for devotees.
Such seva centres were also setup at Kottayam, Palliyampuram and Thiruvangad.
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18. SHRI HANUMAN CHALISA CROSSES 5 BILLION VIEWS ON YOUTUBE:
A 14-year-old devotional video of Sri Hanuman Chalisa has become the first
and only Bharatiya upload to surpass 5 billion views on YouTube. While other top
Bharatiya videos have yet to cross the 2-billion mark, Shri Hanuman Chalisa
stands unrivalled as the most-watched Indian video of all time.
Originally released on May 10, 2011, the Shri Hanuman Chalisa video, featuring
the late Gulshan Kumar of T-Series, has amassed more than 5,006,713,956 views
over 14 years.
19. FOOD FOR THOUGHT:Your duty is to be and not to be
this or that. ‘I am that I am’ sums up the whole truth. The Method is summed up
in the words ‘Be Still’. What does stillness mean? It means destroy yourself.
Because any form or shape is the trouble. —Raman Mahrshi.
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JAI SHRI RAM
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AYODHYA FLAG HOISTING MARKS A CIVILISATIONAL TURNING POINT FOR INDIA
Rahul Kaushik
Ayodhya’s flag hoisting marks a
rupture in India’s civilisational timeline. It is not a ceremonial ascent of
cloth over stone; it is a declaration that Indian civilisation, after centuries
of subjugation, distortion, and hesitation, has resumed authorship of its own
story. The moment becomes even more defining when placed alongside the speeches
delivered today by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan
Bhagwat, both of whom articulated a clear shift in India’s civilisational self-understanding.In
mainstream political discourse, speeches often function as commentary. Today’s
addresses were different. They belonged to the category of foundational
articulation, the kind that frames eras and redirects national consciousness.
The Prime Minister spoke not as an administrator of the present but as a
custodian of a long civilisational arc. He placed Ayodhya not merely in the
domain of faith or national sentiment but in the deeper continuum of historical
recovery—an India reclaiming its civilisational confidence after generations of
deliberate erosion.
It asserts that a civilisational people can reclaim their axis even after
centuries of attempted deracination. PM Modi’s emphasis on removing “symbols of
slavery” from the national psyche extends this argument. He pointed out that
civilisations decline not only through military defeat but through acceptance of
imposed inferiority.
By referencing this, the PM signalled that the struggle for the Ram Mandir was
not only about a disputed site; it was about reversing the civilisational
disorientation imposed upon India. The flag atop the temple stands as a
rejection of that colonial project. His message was clear: India must cleanse
its public life, public spaces, and public imagination of frameworks that once
justified its subjugation. Ayodhya becomes the counter-symbol—not of
triumphalism, but of recovered self-respect. The PM framed Ayodhya as a
civilisational centre, a point around which national memory, ethical order, and
cultural purpose realign. He did not present the Ram Mandir as an achievement of
his government. He cast it as a civilisational correction, a return of a people
to their foundational narrative, interrupted by invaders, colonial
administrators, and post-colonial elites. This framing ensures that Ayodhya
transcends electoral politics and becomes a civilisational reference point meant
to outlast governments and eras. Mohan Bhagwat reinforced this civilisational
framing. He emphasised continuity: how generations of swayamsevaks, saints,
devotees, and scholars held firm to the belief that the Ram Janmabhoomi must be
restored.
He located the movement within a long tradition of sacrifice—civilisational, not
partisan. Bhagwat reminded the nation that the Ram Mandir movement was not born
recently; it was the cumulative expression of India’s cultural memory, preserved
by saints, akharas, and ordinary people who never let the idea fade. Together,
the speeches formed a dual narrative: one rooted in historical memory, the other
in institutional continuity.
Modi spoke to psychological recovery; Bhagwat acknowledged the structural labour
that preserved the memory through decades. This moment also demands remembrance
of those who carried the burden in earlier decades. L.K. Advani transformed
cultural yearning into political articulation. Mahant Paramhans Ramchandra Das
embodied the spiritual insistence on the sanctity of the site. Mahant
Digvijaynath and Avaidyanath ensured the movement stayed on course. Ashok
Singhal provided strategic clarity and national mobilisation. The Sangh Parivar
sustained the civilisational claim when the political establishment dismissed
it. Their contributions created the foundation for the present moment. Without
the saints, swayamsevaks, and leaders who shaped the movement’s vocabulary,
Ayodhya’s restoration would have remained unresolved. The flag hoisting is
therefore not a standalone event; it is the endpoint of a civilisational relay.
In this sense, the leadership of the present era delivered the final
consolidation. By aligning legal, administrative, infrastructural, and national
sentiment into one direction, the current government ensured that centuries of
civilisational aspiration materialised.
What makes the moment civilisational is its effect on collective
self-understanding. The temple is more than a building; it is a centre of
gravity. It signals that Indian civilisation has re-entered public life with
clarity, unafraid of its past and unapologetic about its identity. It marks the
end of the idea that Indian identity must be diluted to modernise. The PM’s
speech recognised this shift. He described Ayodhya as a site where India
reclaims “virasat” (heritage) and “vikas” (progress), rejecting the colonial
binary between roots and modernity.
His invocation of Macaulay underscored that the civilisational correction is
also psychological. India must no longer see itself through colonial eyes. The
flag rising above the Ram Mandir declares that a civilisation long denied its
centre has restored it. This moment will be remembered not as a religious event
or political accomplishment, but as a civilisational turning point when India
regained ownership of its narrative, memory, and future.
The writer is a commentator on socio-political issues;
https://www.dailypioneer.com/2025/columnists/ayodhya-flag-hoisting-marks-a-civilisational-turning-point-for-india.html
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