RSS Chief Calls for Global Unity to Overcome World Issues

Mohan Bhagwat, the chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), stated on Saturday that many of the world's problems stem from a lack of belongingness towards others.

He stressed the importance of fostering the sentiment that everyone is part of our community while addressing an assembly at the silver jubilee celebration of the social service organization, Samarpan Foundation, in Nagpur.

According to Bhagwat, this sense of belonging can connect the entire world, assist in recognizing its issues, and ultimately help in resolving them. He claimed that the deficiencies in this sense of warmth lead to various global difficulties.

In his speech, Bhagwat referenced a recent conference he attended in the United States and shared an insight from a Nigerian speaker, who stated, 'As long as the mentality of “I and mine” exists, there will be no peace in the world.'

Building on this thought, Bhagwat advocated for a spirit of unity and brotherhood, highlighting that all issues are linked to the mindset of 'I' and 'mine.'

He expressed that every individual is like family to us, urging that we should wish for the well-being of others just as we do for ourselves. He described this perspective as a special mindset and nature.

Bhagwat asserted that humans are inherently compassionate, which is why they adopt the spirit of service. He emphasized that acts of service should not be for show but should be performed quietly and consistently.

Recalling the COVID-19 pandemic, Bhagwat mentioned that he had sought information on service activities from RSS workers in Nagpur, revealing that they had engaged in 40 such initiatives over two months.

He pointed out that the only difference between humans and animals lies in sensitivity and compassion. Being sensitive enables humans to care for others, as they consider not only their own lives but also the lives of those around them.