Archive · 18 Sep 2026
RSS Chief Praises Gen Z Discussion of Dharma at Ujjain
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat spoke to young people at a gathering in Ujjain.
About 1,700 students and other Gen Z participants attended.
He said he was happy that young people were discussing dharma.
He explained dharma as a form of righteousness that guides how people act.
He said dharma is different from religion and is above it.
According to Bhagwat, religion can bring people together, while dharma helps people become free and reach salvation.
He asked the audience to avoid prejudice when learning about dharma.
He also said unrighteousness can cause deforestation and threaten human life.
The gathering was the sixth Yuva Dharma Sansad, and the next one will be held in Dwarka.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed about 1,700 young participants at the Yuva Dharma Sansad in Ujjain.
Bhagwat said he was pleased to see Gen Z discussing dharma, which some view as an old people’s concern.
He described dharma as righteous conduct that guides actions and said it is above religion.
Bhagwat said religion binds, while dharma liberates and leads to salvation.
The event is the sixth edition, with the next Yuva Dharma Sansad planned for Dwarka next year.
- Who
- RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed about 1,700 young participants; around 300 scholars, teachers, researchers and religious leaders were also expected to participate.
- What
- The Yuva Dharma Sansad discussed dharma, its meaning and its relationship with religion.
- When
- Bhagwat spoke on Friday; the concluding session was scheduled for September 19, and the next edition is planned for the following year.
- Where
- Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh; the next event is planned for Dwarka.
- Why
- The gathering aimed to discuss dharma and encourage young people to understand it without preconceived notions.
- Speaker
- Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
- Event
- Yuva Dharma Sansad
- Current location
- Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
- Young attendees
- About 1,700 students or Gen Z participants
- Other participants
- Around 300 scholars, teachers, researchers and religious leaders
- Edition
- Sixth edition
- Next venue
- Dwarka next year