R.S.S. a communal organization a “misnomer”

R.S.S. a communal organization a “misnomer”

For last one week, Rashtriya Svayamsevak Sangh was the eye of the storm in the media and has been always at the receiving end of the communal bashing stick of all the so called “secular forces” in India. Intriguingly, did some browsing and felt like sharing the findings, so that we are aware and informed listeners rather than swayed emotionalists.

The founder Dr Hedgewar was a congress as well as Hind mahasabha member, had differences with congress over appeasement of Muslims policy thus formed the RSS to consolidate the Hindu society in 1925 by moulding the youth  towards that  end by nourishing the Hindu culture as an “apolitical outfit” .

During the Independence struggle and the formation of Indian constitution they did not want a divided India and when it became a fait accompli, also had their own views on partition process and later, on the choice of the colour of Indian flag, very much akin to their own flag.

Post independence, over a period of time, R.S.S. has evolved from a typical brahminical outfit of early 20^th century to a modern day disciplined national  organization,  bringing in social transformation by working selflessly towards cultural rejuvenation and  reassertion of Hindu value system in the volunteers(svayamsevaks).

Currently it is basically a nationalist organization of volunteers who dream of a strong and united India based on Hindu culture and identity, anyone can become a member by filling a form. The svayamsevaks go through a daily routine of attending a shakha towards character building through physical exercises, spiritual and motivational narrations, nationalistic songs, moral stories and a disciplined life.

The svayamsevaks are expected to win the hearts of the people by rousing their trust with their flawless character, performing neighborly duties, rising to the occasion during natural disasters and calamities, at times towards national duty as well, if and when situation demands, voluntarily and selflessly.

In effect, they are not a religious organization but a Hindu value based ideological society, which participates in nation building through its developmental activities, economic forums, tribal welfare initiatives, disaster relief services, women empowerment and social service in socially and economically backward societies since 1985, to achieve social transformation for a better & stronger India.

In today’s world, rather than nonsensical credentials of secular/non secular, pseudo secular/ communal, we need more effective societies like R.S.S.from different religious backgrounds based on self knowledge and control, recognizing mutuality and living a non-exploitary life-pattern, to achieve individual joy, social harmony, cultural richness, spiritual advancement and universal peace.

Jai-Hind

Fear of Change, a real threat to the society

Currently, through various media channels, I get to know the threats(perceived or hyped) to the nation on Secularism, Democracy, Judiciary and constitution as well as insecurity amongst minorities, which in effect, when questioned, the accusers are unable to substantiate but keep brow beating the same to create a psyche.

Presume, the guys who are running helter skelter as their skeletons are out of the cupboard, those who are afraid of losing black money revenue streams, being checked on unabated conversions, starved of dubious funding and loosing hold over their vote banks are behind this hollow and non-existent fear to the institutions, but in fact to their own self-interests and survival for deceit.

While on the other side the Govt is sharing the changes which have taken place under the current govt for better “India” factually on https://www.narendramodi.in/category/infographics. Creditable.

As a common man, frankly we do not see the changes except when we are affected directly, though the undercurrent of change is felt in terms of India’s world ranking in various spheres(measurable) and contributions towards a better world order of cooperation, understanding and inclusive growth based on sound principles, actions, reforms and the schemes. Thus we do not become part of the process.

In the heart of every Indian, we want a better India, a transformed India but from an arm’s length and not as a part of the process which is painful. We are so used to our current state that we are afraid of failure , if any,  without realizing that the state of our nation is at a critical juncture from point of economic, political and social  up-liftment, thus unless we do not change inside out with reforms, doomsday  is not far. Govt’s come and go but the policies remain and change the course for us.

If the intent of govt is to give good governance, inclusive growth in transparent and unbiased ways, to build a stronger nation, we must embrace the changes and ensure that any failures are highlighted for correction with solutions, leaving a slight margin for political compulsions and not an overload.

Our DNA needs a change from transaction oriented society to a relationship based society, a corrupt society to a non –corrupt society, divided entities to a “unity in diversity”(what we claim to be), slave mentality to abundance mentality. Fringe elements and few self-interest groups try and propagate negativity which must be countered positively. A tough ask though not impossible.

Take the fear of change out of our minds, change for good is better than no change for nothing, do not get swayed and become negative with the various media channels but remain positive, we all need to get rid of “status Quo”attitude, think nation first, take ownership and responsibility for issues which are in our control, take conscious actions accordingly, behave in an orderly and lawful manner to contribute positively towards the change.

Rise above religion as Progress of all, for all & by all is the way to evolve as a “Great Nation”

We can do it to be a “proud Indian”……………………………………Jai-Hind