Vijayadashmi: 1925, the beginning of Bharatiyatva's rise
05 Oct 2022 10:21:33
Vijayadashmi is celebrated for a variety of reasons. On this day, Bhagwan
Ramachandra is said to have slayed Ravana and triumphed. Vijaya Dashami also
heralds the start of the harvest season. People seek Mother Earth's blessings
for a bountiful harvest, peace, and prosperity. Arjun hid all of his weapons in
the hollow of the Shami tree before going into hiding. However, on this day,
when the Kourav army was herding King Virat's cattle, Arjun took his weapons
from the Shami tree and confronted and defeated the army. This day has been
designated as Vijaya Dashmi to commemorate these events. This is a festival of
victory and valour. The legend of Vijaya Dashami and Shami pooja states that
Pandava worshipped the Shami tree to protect their weapons and also performed
Durga pooja. Since the day of their (Pandavas') victory on the battlefield over
the Kouravas, the day has been celebrated as Vijaya Dashami, and Shami pooja
has become an important ritual in the Vijaya Dashami celebration.
In recent times, one of the most significant events for "BharatVarsh" was the
establishment of RSS by Doctor Keshav Hedgewar ji. RSS was established on
Vijaya Dashami in 1925. Veer Savarkar held high regard for Shri Ram and Shri
Krishna. He used to say that both were army chiefs and the country's supreme
leaders. He celebrated Vijaya-Dashami in London in 1909. "When Prabhu Shri Ram
gave up his kingdom, to obey his father's word, but primarily for the
eradication of demons, He did a great job," he said of Ramchandra's work. His
work was superior when Shri Ram attacked Lanka and prepared for the unavoidable
and righteous battle of slaying Ravana." Sangh is also working to
change the demonic thought processes of a large number of people brainwashed by
western and mughal invaders.
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's mission, according to Golwalkar Guruji, is "revitalization of the Bharatiya value system based on universality and peace and prosperity for all." One of the organization's ideologies is "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam", the ancient Indian sage's worldview that the entire world is one family.
Since its inception, Sangh's work has faced numerous challenges; it began when we were under British rule, and freedom from British rule was one of them; however, Dr. Hedgewar had a long-term vision of restoring the glory of this great nation with deep cultural roots and a long history. The most important task he realised was to change each person's slavery mindset and to develop a character who believes in "Nation first," moves on the path of great Sanatan culture for the betterment of nation, and with social equanimity at its core to unite Hindus in order to guide the world on the path of humanity.
RSS is working in accordance with the following shloka to effect change in each individual in order to have a positive impact on society and the nation.
सत्यं रूपं श्रुतं विद्या कौल्यं शीलं बलं धनम्।
शौर्यं च चित्रभाष्यं च दशेमे स्वर्गयोनयः।।
Truth, Glory, Knowledge of Scriptures, Learning, Nobility, Modesty, Strength, Wealth, Valor and Eloquence are the ten signs of heaven.
Sangh believes in "Sanghatan Mantra"
समानी व: आकूति:,
समाना: हृदयानि व:।
समानमस्तु वो मनो,
यथा व: सुसहासति।।
Many people wonder why the Sangh is solely dedicated to Hindutva causes.
There's nothing wrong with that because it's for everyone's good and
prosperity, as it's synonymous with Rashtriyatva (Nationalist), that includes
all faiths and religions.
Haters of Bharatiya culture and knowledge create a vilified narrative in order
to create an atmosphere and mindset of hatred toward great Sanatan culture, its
practises, great freedom fighters, caste-based discrimination, and
organisations such as the RSS. One such instance is...Our society has a long
and distinguished history. There has been complete freedom of thought and
action throughout the centuries. As a result, many things were written in our
texts that could be misconstrued. If the proverb Na stree swaatantryamarhati
(Woman is unworthy of freedom) implies that women were despised in this
society, the proverb Yatra naaryastu poojyante, ramante Tatra devataaha (Where
women are revered, the gods rejoice) implies that women were revered. If one
wishes to establish social unity and harmony, one must consider what concepts
from our religious texts and history should be drawn from in order to eliminate
disparities and consolidate Hindu society.
Swami Vivekananda's principles have been followed by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Swami Vivekananda's vision was to restore the glory of the nation, and he emphasised many aspects with a strong cultural and Dharmic foundation to instil in our youth the belief in Indian self-reliance (Aatmanirbhar Bharat). RSS is not only a believer in Indian self-sufficiency, but it is also working on the ground with youths, encouraging industrialists, and engaging with governments to focus more on Indian self-sufficiency. RSS's multidisciplinary, multidimensional work for growth in all sectors, from sports to industrial development to spirituality, is admirable and has Bharatiya roots.
If you really want to know Sangh, join it for a few months or a year. The image created by the media will fade, and reality will emerge, inspiring people to work for society and the nation with zeal.
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's mission, according to Golwalkar Guruji, is "revitalization of the Bharatiya value system based on universality and peace and prosperity for all." One of the organization's ideologies is "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam", the ancient Indian sage's worldview that the entire world is one family.
Since its inception, Sangh's work has faced numerous challenges; it began when we were under British rule, and freedom from British rule was one of them; however, Dr. Hedgewar had a long-term vision of restoring the glory of this great nation with deep cultural roots and a long history. The most important task he realised was to change each person's slavery mindset and to develop a character who believes in "Nation first," moves on the path of great Sanatan culture for the betterment of nation, and with social equanimity at its core to unite Hindus in order to guide the world on the path of humanity.
RSS is working in accordance with the following shloka to effect change in each individual in order to have a positive impact on society and the nation.
सत्यं रूपं श्रुतं विद्या कौल्यं शीलं बलं धनम्।
शौर्यं च चित्रभाष्यं च दशेमे स्वर्गयोनयः।।
Truth, Glory, Knowledge of Scriptures, Learning, Nobility, Modesty, Strength, Wealth, Valor and Eloquence are the ten signs of heaven.
Sangh believes in "Sanghatan Mantra"
समानी व: आकूति:,
समाना: हृदयानि व:।
समानमस्तु वो मनो,
यथा व: सुसहासति।।
ऋग्वेद:
Let our purposes be united, our feelings be harmonious, and our
minds be collected, just as all aspects of the Universe existed in togetherness
and wholeness!!!
Sangh harbours no ill will toward anyone or any religion. Sangh, on the
other hand, believes in working for the aforementioned points, and when it is
succeding, those who do not believe in a strong Bharat socially, economically,
and spiritually to lift the country to its highest glory and lead the world as
a family head call Sangh abusive names, criticise destructively, and engage in
dirty tricks to malign and ban the organisation. Swayamsevaks' resilience,
perseverance, dedication, and love for Bharat Mata and her work have not
wavered, even when many have been killed, beaten, tortured, imprisoned, banned,
and destructively criticised.
Social equanimity
Dr. Hedgewar ji, the RSS's founder, had a unique viewpoint on social
inequality. Whenever this topic came up, he'd say, "By blaming Muslims and
Europeans for our demise, we cannot absolve ourselves of responsibility. We
must look for flaws in ourselves." We must acknowledge that social inequality
amongst us has contributed to our demise. Caste and sub-caste rivalries, as
well as untouchability, have all been manifestations of social inequality. The
sadder and more unfortunate aspect of our social inequality is untouchability.
Some believe it was non-existent in the past, but it infiltrated our social
system and took root at some point. Whatever its origins, we can all agree that
untouchability is a terrible folly that must be abandoned. There are no
opposing arguments. "If slavery is not wrong, then nothing is wrong," Abraham
Lincoln, the man who abolished slavery in America, once said. Similarly, we
must all declare, "If untouchability is not wrong, then nothing is wrong in the
world!" As a result, each of us must strive to eliminate social inequality in
all of its forms. Sangh and its organisations have had greater success in
bridging the inequality gap and are still working on it. One such example is
the Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram and Samajik Samarasta department.
Developing
Swayamsevaks
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is more than just a school for instilling
ideas and ideals. It is a character development school that emphasises hands-on
learning. As previously stated, the volunteers are trained in a series of camps
where they are instilled with habits and inspiration for motherland service
through songs, participation in common life, discussions on history and
national ideals and heroes, drill and physical exercises, assisting the needy
in difficult and emergency situations, working on and solving various social
and national issues, and so on. The value of leading by example has been fully
realised.
Daily meetings of Swayamsevaks in Shakhas, larger gatherings on national
festivals and the celebration of the Days of Heroes, as well as lectures and
demonstrations and other methods, instil courage, discipline, a sense of
service to society, respect for elders and learned, and so on. This is a one-
of-a-kind system of educating the young people of the land in accordance with
the tried and true ideals and practises of Bharatiya culture.
Setting the right narrative
Swami Vivekananda's principles have been followed by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Swami Vivekananda's vision was to restore the glory of the nation, and he emphasised many aspects with a strong cultural and Dharmic foundation to instil in our youth the belief in Indian self-reliance (Aatmanirbhar Bharat). RSS is not only a believer in Indian self-sufficiency, but it is also working on the ground with youths, encouraging industrialists, and engaging with governments to focus more on Indian self-sufficiency. RSS's multidisciplinary, multidimensional work for growth in all sectors, from sports to industrial development to spirituality, is admirable and has Bharatiya roots.
If you really want to know Sangh, join it for a few months or a year. The image created by the media will fade, and reality will emerge, inspiring people to work for society and the nation with zeal.