RSS Hindu Samelan : A catalyst for National unity and social harmony
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Binanda Khundrakpam
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was founded in 1925 by the Pujaniya Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar with the objective of serving the nation and society. Today, the organization is completing a historic journey of 100 years. This centenary is not merely a celebration of longevity, but a symbol of a continuous movement dedicated to social awakening, cultural unity, and national reconstruction. In this context, the organization of the Hindu Samelan holds special significance.
The Hindu Samelan is not a religious gathering in a narrow sense, nor is it a political platform. Rather, it serves as a forum for social unity, dialogue, and collective introspection.
During its century-long journey, the RSS has worked to unite society beyond caste, language, region, and sect, thereby strengthening a shared cultural identity rooted in Bharatiya values.
Beginning with a small group, the RSS has today grown into a nationwide organization of lakhs of swayamsevaks devoted to discipline, selfless service, and character building. The Hindu Samelan symbolizes this journey—bringing together people from diverse backgrounds under the common ideals of service, harmony, and national pride.
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was founded in 1925 by the Pujaniya Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar with the objective of serving the nation and society. Today, the organization is completing a historic journey of 100 years. This centenary is not merely a celebration of longevity, but a symbol of a continuous movement dedicated to social awakening, cultural unity, and national reconstruction. In this context, the organization of the Hindu Samelan holds special significance.
The Hindu Samelan is not a religious gathering in a narrow sense, nor is it a political platform. Rather, it serves as a forum for social unity, dialogue, and collective introspection.
During its century-long journey, the RSS has worked to unite society beyond caste, language, region, and sect, thereby strengthening a shared cultural identity rooted in Bharatiya values.
Beginning with a small group, the RSS has today grown into a nationwide organization of lakhs of swayamsevaks devoted to discipline, selfless service, and character building. The Hindu Samelan symbolizes this journey—bringing together people from diverse backgrounds under the common ideals of service, harmony, and national pride.
In the RSS perspective, the concept of “Hindu” is not merely a religious identity but a cultural and civilizational one. This view has also been articulated by the current Sarsanghchalak, Pujaniya Mohan Bhagwat. He maintains that the term “Hindu” should be understood not as a noun denoting a particular religion, but as an adjective describing Bharat’s cultural and civilizational ethos. In this sense, “Hindu” becomes a broad cultural symbol encompassing all those connected to Bharat’s heritage. The statement “Every person living in Bharat is a Hindu” is thus presented not as a sectarian definition, but as an expression of shared ancestry, cultural unity, and national identity.
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