Bharat's Vishwa guru for the world, for world peace

Binanda Khundrakpam
The Rashtriya Swayam-sevak Sangh's 100-year journey and the organization's uniqueness are being discussed across the country today. Discussions are also being held about the Sangh's 100-year history, its socially beneficial contributions to society, and its role in India's progress.
As the Rashtriya Swa-yamsevak Sangh (RSS) celebrates its 100th anniversary, it's important to discuss its goals and objectives. The RSS prarthana includes the line "Para? Vaibhava? Netumetat Svarara?," which means to elevate our motherland to the pinnacle of glory or to make it the world leader. This objective can also be stated as "All-round developed nation," meaning a nation that develops in all areas and achieves the status of world leader. RSS volunteers recite this prarthana daily and consider it the purpose of their lives.
To achieve our goal of becoming the Vishwa Guru, we have established a condition, which is stated in the 18th line of the prayer: "Vidhayasya Dharmasya Sa?rak?a?am." This means that we will proceed towards our goal while protecting our Dharma. We have determined that we will achieve our goal only by following the path of Dharma, and there is no other way. This is an important principle of RSS, which will help us move towards our goal.
It is essential to discuss what Dharma is and how to protect it. To understand how we should proceed while protecting Dharma, we can discuss a verse from the Manusmriti that outlines ten characteristics of Dharma:
"Dhritih kshama damo’ steyam saucham-indriya-nigrahah ? Dheervidya satyam-akrodho dasakaam dharmalak-shanam ??" (Manusmriti, VI-92)
Dhriti (patience), Kshama (forgiving even those who cause pain), Damo (always remaining engaged in Dharma with restraint), Asteya (not stealing), Saucha (purity both internally and externally), Indriya Nigraha (control over the senses), Dhee (development of intellect through good deeds), Vidya (acquiring true knowledge), Satyam (always practicing truth) and Akrodha (giving up anger and remaining calm) – these are the ten characteristics of Dharma.
This Dharma, that is, what is called worship and rituals today, is not true Dharma. Dharma means not harming anyone in our life's journey. Our Dharma is to attain supreme glory without harming any individual or nation, and without usurping anyone's rights. We are aiming to reach supreme glory only by following the path of dharma. The Sangh has never acted against any individual, religion, or caste, and has never discriminated against anyone. This has been the practice since the Sangh's inception; here we can recall a verse:
"Sarva dharma sama vrittih, sarva jaati sama matih; ? Sarva seva para niti, ritih sanghasya paddhatih ??"  
The Sangh's method is equal attitude towards all religions, equal vision towards all castes, and service-dedicated behavior towards all people.
The Sangh has always worked based on Indian thought and philosophy. It's the nature of RSS from beginning. Its primary objective has been the upliftment of society and the overall development of the nation. The RSS believes that society can progress only when the spirit of nationalism, discipline, and service is awakened in every individual.
"Vasudhaiva Kutum-bakam" means "the whole world is one family". (Maha Upanishad VI.72)
“Krinvanto Vishva-maryam” means “ "Let us make this world a noble place to live in". (Reg Veda 9.63.5)
We Indians have always considered the entire world as one family—this idea of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" is the core of our culture. The Rig Veda also mentions that the entire world should live in happiness and peace—this is our wish. While other countries have seen the world merely as a marketplace, India has embraced it as a family. We have proven through our conduct and actions that true global happiness and peace are possible only when the entire world functions as one family.
Family enlightenment is a unique aspect of Indian culture. In our country, three to four generations live happily under one roof—this is our Indian tradition. Our elders are not just family members, but gurus of values. They teach children the values and conduct of life through play. Meanwhile, children and grandchildren consider it their duty and honor to serve and care for their elders. In our country, There is no need for "Old Age Homes" for the elderly or "Kids Centers" for children, because the family has been our greatest shelter and school. This tradition is the soul of our civilization. But today, in imitating Western culture, we have weakened this sacred system. It is time to re-embrace our original values and establish the family as the strongest unit of society.
Even today, in our Indian homes, children play with, love, and care for their grandparents and elders—this is our Indian way of life. It is in this family environment that values are naturally inculcated. In every Indian home, children learn language, behavior, and life values from their elders. Approximately 30–40 percent of the personality and behavior of our youth is the result of the values they receive from their families. This family education is India's greatest strength—it binds our society together from generation to generation.
We have a tradition dating back to ancient times of respect for elders and affection for younger ones. This pattern of behavior has been inherently ingrained in our society for generations. Respect, service, and humility toward our elders, and affection, guidance, and support for those younger or more senior—this is the core of the Indian way of life. This is why Indian families are not just places to live, but schools of culture, where each generation teaches manners and values to the next.
"Sarve Bhavantu Sukhi-nah Sarve Santu Nirama- yaah ? Sarve Bhadraani Pashyantu Ma Kashchid Dukhabhagbhavet ??"
* Sarve Bhavantu Sukhi-nah—May everyone be happy.
* Sarve Santu Nirama-yaa: May everyone be healthy and well.
(To be contd)