Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat has identified selfish interests and a thirst for dominance as the primary drivers of global conflict, arguing that lasting peace will remain elusive without a foundation of unity and "dharma". Speaking at a ceremony in Nagpur on Friday to lay the foundation stone for the Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s new Vidarbha regional office, Bhagwat suggested that for two millennia, the world has unsuccessfully cycled through various ideologies in an attempt to resolve deep-seated animosities.
In fact, the leader of RSS pointed out that despite the advancements made in recent times, religious intolerance, conversions, and feelings of superiority still persist as proof of how modern ways have failed. Contrarily, India's "ancient wisdom," which says that "all life is interconnected," is now being confirmed by modern science. He emphasised that there is a dire need for a change in global priorities from "the struggle for existence" to "harmony and cooperation."
Bhagwat was highly critical of current international relations and said that "while India follows the law of humanity, the rest of the world follows the law of the jungle." He asserted that there is a growing global consensus that India alone possesses the inherent nature required to mediate and end current wars. According to Bhagwat, it is now India’s responsibility to provide a stabilising force to a "stumbling world" by reintroducing the moral and ethical framework of dharma.
However, he cautioned that these values cannot remain confined to ancient scriptures; they must be manifested through personal discipline and conduct, even when doing so involves significant hardship. According to Bhagwat, by bringing individual behaviour in line with universal moral values, India can take the lead in restoring universal balance and replacing conflict with a more disciplined and unified approach to coexistence.
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