‘Western constructs fragment us’
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By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Feb 17 : All in Bharat share one DNA, said Sah-Sarkaryawah of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Arunkumar, warning of Western construct "fragmenting" Indians.
Arunkumar was addressing queries of students of Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal and youths from the North East States online when he made the statements.
The online interaction session dwelt on life, unity, technology, education, women's equality and border issues among other topics.
Quoting an evocative proverb, "Kos-kos par paani badle, chaar kos par baani"--water's taste changes every three kilometers, dialects every twelve, he said, "God created each of us unique, like flowers and leaves on one tree. Uniqueness isn't division. When we stop slicing society by caste, religion, or crecd into smaller groups, all differences dissolve, fostering unbreakable unity."
He urged youth to embrace their passions wholeheartedly.
While stressing the power of self-introspection, he advised, “Daily self-questioning is essential: What am I doing ? Is it right or wrong ? This discipline shapes character and aligns actions with dharma."
To questions on goals and AI, he replied, "Focus on effort, not just results. For AI, you must drive it, don't let it drive you. Use it wisely to rise, not as a shortcut."
Modern education is just contemporary. Bharat's traditional education (gurukul) system was more pragmatic, holistic, and scientifically attuned to human potential, he said. Discussing women's leadership and equality core to RSS' approach, he affirmed, "In Bharat, men and women stand equal. No one is superior or inferior, or weaker. All are divine creations." Women match men everywhere and outperform in many fields, he said.
Turning to border security issues, he contextualized historically, "Today's lines are British-imposed. The 1931 census listed Myanmar as part of Bharat."
Replying to questions pertaining to border security and management, he identified four factors that need to be addressed--population, rugged terrain, policies of neighbouring countries that encourage illegal infiltration to Bharat to disintegrate the Nation and Western-backed non-State actors.
On handling failure in life, he said, "Extract lessons from errors to prevent recurrence. Gratitude to supporters, idolize true inspirations, and steel your resolve. Attitude is paramount. Consult elders and correct course without ego. Your approach determines destiny."
IMPHAL, Feb 17 : All in Bharat share one DNA, said Sah-Sarkaryawah of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Arunkumar, warning of Western construct "fragmenting" Indians.
Arunkumar was addressing queries of students of Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal and youths from the North East States online when he made the statements.
The online interaction session dwelt on life, unity, technology, education, women's equality and border issues among other topics.
Quoting an evocative proverb, "Kos-kos par paani badle, chaar kos par baani"--water's taste changes every three kilometers, dialects every twelve, he said, "God created each of us unique, like flowers and leaves on one tree. Uniqueness isn't division. When we stop slicing society by caste, religion, or crecd into smaller groups, all differences dissolve, fostering unbreakable unity."
He urged youth to embrace their passions wholeheartedly.
While stressing the power of self-introspection, he advised, “Daily self-questioning is essential: What am I doing ? Is it right or wrong ? This discipline shapes character and aligns actions with dharma."
To questions on goals and AI, he replied, "Focus on effort, not just results. For AI, you must drive it, don't let it drive you. Use it wisely to rise, not as a shortcut."
Modern education is just contemporary. Bharat's traditional education (gurukul) system was more pragmatic, holistic, and scientifically attuned to human potential, he said. Discussing women's leadership and equality core to RSS' approach, he affirmed, "In Bharat, men and women stand equal. No one is superior or inferior, or weaker. All are divine creations." Women match men everywhere and outperform in many fields, he said.
Turning to border security issues, he contextualized historically, "Today's lines are British-imposed. The 1931 census listed Myanmar as part of Bharat."
Replying to questions pertaining to border security and management, he identified four factors that need to be addressed--population, rugged terrain, policies of neighbouring countries that encourage illegal infiltration to Bharat to disintegrate the Nation and Western-backed non-State actors.
On handling failure in life, he said, "Extract lessons from errors to prevent recurrence. Gratitude to supporters, idolize true inspirations, and steel your resolve. Attitude is paramount. Consult elders and correct course without ego. Your approach determines destiny."