RSS Sarsanghachalak Dr. Mohan ji Bhagwat addressed the nation today evening 26th April 2020, online from Nagpur.
Dr Bhagwat stated that, though RSS suspended its programs till June 2020, Sangh Seva activities are ongoing in the entire country, lakhs of swayamsevaks are involved day and night in seva activities, with affection and respect towards all as everyone is part of our society. We are all part of the same society and it’s our social responsibility to help in times of distress. Seva is our ethos, it’s not to prove any point to anybody. The 130 crores people in the country are our society. We extend our support and seva to all the people affected by COVID19. We work with one another to ensure Covid19 is eliminated, in a spirit of cooperation and collaboration. It is our Bharatiya ethos and that’s the reason India transported medicines to various countries.
We should convert this challenge into an opportunity and enable ourselves to guide the world in this crisis. Swadeshi and Self-reliance should be the development model which will also make our society competitive. Let us buy goods produced in our nation and support Swadeshi products. Let us support manufacturers who want to produce Swadeshi goods. It’s not just the duty of the government to transform the country into a self- reliant economy. We as a society should contribute and make it possible that India produces quality products in a competitive world. Swadeshi is the only way and we should actively think and contribute to it. Swadeshi, cleanliness, environmental protection, natural and cow-based organic farming are the new horizons, not only govt but we as a society have to make special efforts to reach this phase of development.
Hindu saints were killed in Palghar, an extremely distressing and an unfortunate incident. The Police should take strict action, punish the culprits and ensure justice. Fear, anger, lethargy, procrastination etc are the foes not only of an individual but also of a society. Sane minds in the country should strive to keep harmony and calm during this hour of crisis; fortify minds with invigorating thoughts, and totally avoid politicising the issue.
The lockdown ensured that the Samvada within the family has improved, which is good for the harmony of the family. The environmental pollution has also reduced. We need to think about how we can continuously think about nature and environment. The time has come to establish harmony in our society.
In times of social distancing, we should aim at self-improvement in our individual lives and service and philanthropy in our social lives. We all should follow rules and regulations laid down by the govt and involve ourselves in seva of the society. True patriotism is when citizens follow the discipline, as Discipline is the bedrock of the society’s progress post Covid 19.
Inward journey (Atma Saadhana) in confinement, Serving the needy in the society (ParOpakar) is an ideal way of life. During this crisis, some fundamental truths are being tested. We should also take the project of national reconstruction with the fundamental principle of self-reliance. The way ahead, for us is to rebuild Bharat to become Self-reliant. That’s our real work, current programs and events are a transient feature in this long journey.
