NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat addresses the media at the event that marks the centenary of the organisation. Today is the third day of the event.
On the first day of the lecture series, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat shared his vision for the future of India and the role of 'swayamsevaks' (RSS volunteers) in shaping it. He will respond to questions from the participants on the third day of the event.
The speech was translated live in English, French and Spanish for the foreign delegates.
On the second day, Bhagwat pitched for Swadeshi, saying its true spirit lay in the nation engaging internationally by choice, not under pressure. The RSS chief said the fanaticism has increased in the current world order as people tend to cancel those who speak against their views.
Bhagwat, on the third day, took questions on a wide range of topics concerning society.
RSS-BJP equation
Speaking on the RSS's coordination with the ruling BJP, the RSS chief said there may be a struggle, but there's no quarrel.
"No quarrel anywhere, but being on the same page on all issues is not possible; we always trust each other. I am an expert in running 'shakhas', the BJP is an expert in running the government; we can only give suggestions to each other," he said.
He said even if a man in the chair "is 100 per cent for us, he knows what the hurdles are" and that "we have to give him that independence".
"We are having good coordination with every government, both state governments and the central government. But there are systems which have some internal contradictions. The system in general is the same, which was invented by the British so that they can rule. So, we have to have some innovations," Bhagwat said.
He further added, "Then, we want something to happen. Even if the man in the chair is 100% for us, he has to do it, and knows what the hurdles are. He may or may not be able to do it. We have to give him that independence. There is no quarrel anywhere."
On learning English
Asked how the Sangh views the challenge of preserving values and traditions in an era of technology and modernisation, Bhagwat said: "Technology and modernity are not opposed to education. Education is not just about information; it is about shaping a cultured individual. The new education policy provides for Panchkoshiya education (five-fold holistic learning)."
Bhagwat said education is not just about cramming information.
"It is to make a person cultured with values. Education should impart our values based on our tradition and culture," he said.
Should Sanskrit be made compulsory?
Responding to a question on whether Sanskrit should be made compulsory, Bhagwat said: "To understand self & our knowledge, tradition, basic knowledge of Sanskrit is necessary. It needn't be made compulsory. But, to understand Bharat in the true sense, it is essential to study Sanskrit. That urge is to be created."
In a massive public outreach, the RSS has planned to organise several events, including more than one lakh 'Hindu sammelans', across the country to mark its centenary year, starting with Bhagwat's address at the organisation's headquarters in Nagpur on Vijaya Dashami, which falls on October 2 this year.
On the first day of the lecture series, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat shared his vision for the future of India and the role of 'swayamsevaks' (RSS volunteers) in shaping it. He will respond to questions from the participants on the third day of the event.
The speech was translated live in English, French and Spanish for the foreign delegates.
On the second day, Bhagwat pitched for Swadeshi, saying its true spirit lay in the nation engaging internationally by choice, not under pressure. The RSS chief said the fanaticism has increased in the current world order as people tend to cancel those who speak against their views.
Bhagwat, on the third day, took questions on a wide range of topics concerning society.
RSS-BJP equation
Speaking on the RSS's coordination with the ruling BJP, the RSS chief said there may be a struggle, but there's no quarrel.
"No quarrel anywhere, but being on the same page on all issues is not possible; we always trust each other. I am an expert in running 'shakhas', the BJP is an expert in running the government; we can only give suggestions to each other," he said.
He said even if a man in the chair "is 100 per cent for us, he knows what the hurdles are" and that "we have to give him that independence".
"We are having good coordination with every government, both state governments and the central government. But there are systems which have some internal contradictions. The system in general is the same, which was invented by the British so that they can rule. So, we have to have some innovations," Bhagwat said.
He further added, "Then, we want something to happen. Even if the man in the chair is 100% for us, he has to do it, and knows what the hurdles are. He may or may not be able to do it. We have to give him that independence. There is no quarrel anywhere."
On learning English
Asked how the Sangh views the challenge of preserving values and traditions in an era of technology and modernisation, Bhagwat said: "Technology and modernity are not opposed to education. Education is not just about information; it is about shaping a cultured individual. The new education policy provides for Panchkoshiya education (five-fold holistic learning)."
Bhagwat said education is not just about cramming information.
"It is to make a person cultured with values. Education should impart our values based on our tradition and culture," he said.
Should Sanskrit be made compulsory?
Responding to a question on whether Sanskrit should be made compulsory, Bhagwat said: "To understand self & our knowledge, tradition, basic knowledge of Sanskrit is necessary. It needn't be made compulsory. But, to understand Bharat in the true sense, it is essential to study Sanskrit. That urge is to be created."
In a massive public outreach, the RSS has planned to organise several events, including more than one lakh 'Hindu sammelans', across the country to mark its centenary year, starting with Bhagwat's address at the organisation's headquarters in Nagpur on Vijaya Dashami, which falls on October 2 this year.
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