Lucknow,

18 Feb (HS): RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has urged on Hindu society to unite and

empower itself, stating that there is no threat but that vigilance is required,

and recommending that Hindu families have at least three children each. He also

stated that infiltrators should be found, removed, and deported.

Bhagwat

spoke at a social-harmony gathering at the Saraswati Shishu Mandir, expressing

worry over a shrinking Hindu population and calling for an end to inducement-

or coercion-based religious conversions. He also emphasized the importance of

expediting efforts to reintegrate persons into Hindu society and guaranteeing

their well-being. There is a need to unify and strengthen Hindus. The Rashtriya

Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief stated that there is no threat to us, but we must

be vigilant.

Raising

worries about infiltration, Bhagwat stated that infiltrators should be

identified, removed, and deported, and should not be employed. He also stated

that Hindu families should consider having at least three children, citing

scientific research that suggests cultures with an average fertility rate of

less than three may perish in the future. Bhagwat stated that newlywed couples

should be made aware of this, and that the aim of marriage is to continue

creation rather than to satisfy one's personal wishes. He stated that a lack of

peace leads to prejudice and emphasized that all citizens have one country and

one motherland. Bhagwat described Sanatan thinking as a philosophy of harmony,

noting that discrepancies that have arisen throughout time must be resolved by

understanding and practice.

He

stated that individuals who differ should not be considered as adversaries, and

that cooperation should take precedence over fighting. The RSS chief identified

matrushakti (women's strength) as the foundation of the family, stating that

women should not be viewed as weak and should be trained in self-defense. He

stated that in Indian tradition, women are cherished and nurturing skills take

precedence above physical looks. In response to a query on University Grants

Commission (UGC) rules, Bhagwat stated that laws must be followed and that if a

law is faulty, it may be changed constitutionally. He stated that caste divides

should not be a source of strife and advocated for the empowerment of the

downtrodden by providing a sense of belonging. Bhagwat stated that India would

lead the globe in the near future and that many global problems may be solved

via the country's civilisational ethos.

He

stated that frequent community gatherings should foster social cohesion, dispel

myths, and discuss social concerns, all while providing assistance to the

weakest parts of society.

The

RSS chief warned that certain groups in the United States and China are working

against India's social peace, urging vigilance and mutual trust. The programme

was attended by representatives from the Sikh, Buddhist, and Jain communities,

as well as institutions such as Ramakrishna Mission, ISKCON, and the Art of Living

Foundation, among others.

Addressing

another session at the Saraswati Vidya Mandir's Madhav Sabhaghar, Bhagwat

stated that temples, wells, and cremation sites should be available to all

Hindus without prejudice. He believes that youngsters should be taught that a

job is about giving and helping others, not just gaining more money or

consuming more things.

The

RSS leader advised families to instill values that prioritize the country and

encourage the accumulation of knowledge and riches for the nation's sake. Emphasizing

societal harmony, he stated that efforts must begin at the individual and

family levels via increased mutual interaction, that harmony is achieved

through practice rather than rhetoric, and that caste divisions should be

eliminated from society.

Bhagwat

stated that the family, not the individual, is the fundamental unit of society,

and that social behavior is developed inside it. He emphasized the value of

mother tongue proficiency, patriotism, honesty, discipline, and family pride.

The

RSS chief advocated for reaching out to non-RSS members and for the formation

of warm social relationships that stretch from public areas to homes. He stated

that technology cannot be halted but must be utilized with discipline, such as

time limitations on viewing, and that the younger generation should be made

aware of the possible risks of excessive exposure to artificial intelligence

(AI), television, mobile phones, and films.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi