On the sacred morning of Vijaya Dashami, as the saffron flag fluttered in Nagpur, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) renewed its civilisational mission. Before a disciplined sea of swayamsevaks, Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat rose not only as the head of an organisation that turned 100, but as a custodian of the nation’s moral and civilisational conscience. His address was more than ceremonial. It was a call to awaken the inner strength of Bharat and reassert self-reliance in every sphere of life.

Dr. Bhagwat reminded the swayamsevaks, “We need to create active social awareness, and those undertaking this need to become living examples of change”.

This was not abstract rhetoric. It was a moral injunction that true change begins at the self.

The individual: The core of self-reliance

Dr. Bhagwat began his speech at the very nucleus: the individual. The RSS shakha, he explained, is not merely a morning assembly; it is a crucible of character and discipline. “The Shakha exists to nurture individual and collective qualities and spirit, to inculcate brotherhood and togetherness in diversity,” Dr. Bhagwat said, flanked by former President Ram Nath Govind as the chief guest.

In this spirit, he emphasised the philosophy of self-reliance: “There is no substitute for Swadeshi and Swavalamban,” he said.

Communities and self-sufficiency

From the individual, Dr. Bhagwat expanded his gaze to communities. His address made it clear that collective self-reliance is indispensable.

“Consequently, the society’s self-reliance, ability to solve problems encountered, and capacity to fulfill the deficiencies, have improved,” he said.

The RSS Sarsanghchalak reminded the swayamsevaks that service is not a ceremonial duty........

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