Dharma In India’s DNA, Makes It Aid Even Hostile Nations: Bhagwat
Without taking the name of Pakistan, he said that there is a neighbour in India’s western side which creates troubles for it repeatedly without any reason.
Bhopal: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said that ‘dharma’ (righteousness) runs in the DNA of India and that’s why the country traditionally extends a helping hand globally, even to the nations that may otherwise maintain a hostile stance towards it.
Addressing the sixth edition of the ‘Yuva Dharma Sansad’ in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, the sangh supremo said that “India never hesitated to extend help to the countries in the time of their needs, without considering if they are adversaries or friendly nations. India always comes to the help of even hostile countries”, he said.
Without taking the name of Pakistan, he said that there is a neighbour in India’s western side which creates troubles for it repeatedly without any reason.
That nation had been taught lessons many times, he said.
He highlighted the civilizational ethos of India and said that India is always ready to extend a helping hand to other nations in the time of need because ‘dharma’ runs in its DNA.
Discussing the true meaning of ‘dharma’ with the Gen Z, gathered on the occasion, he emphasized that ‘dharma’ is not merely a practice for old age or retirement, but a lifelong guide that is embedded in human conduct and personal responsibility from beginning to end.
Referring to the ‘Yuva Dharma Sansad’, Mr. Bhagwat said that he was happy to see the young people or Gen Z discussing ‘dharma’ at a time when some consider it as an ‘old people’s affair’.
“When I learnt about the Yuva Dharma Sansad, I was pleased to know that the youth are curious about ‘dharma’ because, ‘dharma’s is usually considered as a matter relating to old age”, he said.
Mr. Bhagwat said that there is a clear distinction between the Indian concept of ‘dharma’, and the western notion of religion, and noted that harming nature constitutes ‘adharma’ (unrighteousness) while protecting the environment is a core tenet of ‘dharma’.
He said that understanding of ‘dharma’ should begin from youth itself.
While explaining the distinction between ‘dharma’ and religion, he said that it would not be appropriate to understand ‘dharma’ merely in the sense of religion.
Dharma is the discipline that unites individuals and society, prevents them from disintegrating and leads them towards continuous progress, he said and added that ‘dharma’ does not mean withdrawing from life or renouncing everything.
The seventh edition of ‘Yuva Dharma Sansad’ is scheduled to be held in Dwarka next year.