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Mohan Bhagwat Says Dharma and Nation Are Inseparable

Mohan Bhagwat Says Dharma and Nation Are Inseparable
Dharma and Rashtra Inseparable: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat · deccanchronicle.com

Mohan Bhagwat said that dharma, meaning spiritual and moral duties, is closely connected to the nation in India.

He said a strong nation helps protect dharma, and dharma helps sustain the nation.

He also said the world faces difficult problems involving development, nature, freedom, families and religion.

According to him, these problems cannot be solved by choosing only one side.

Bhagwat said India has many old knowledge traditions, including the Vedas, Jain Agamas and Guru Granth Sahib.

He believes this knowledge can help the world find peace and happiness.

He told Jain community members that preserving their traditions helps all humanity, not only their own community.

He also asked them to stay in contact with local RSS volunteers for assistance.

Key facts

Speaker
Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
Event
14th conference of the All India Vihar Seva group
Location
Mumbai
Central claim
Dharma and the nation are interdependent in India
Knowledge traditions cited
The Vedas, Upanishads, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita, Jain Agamas, Tripitaka, Guru Granth Sahib and the teachings of saints
Global issues discussed
Development versus environmental protection, individual freedom versus family life, and religious faith versus conflict
Community appeal
Jain members were asked to preserve their spiritual tradition and maintain contact with local RSS workers

Quotes

Mohan Bhagwat

Chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh

“Our rashtra (nation) and dharma are not separate. The purpose of the nation is dharma, and dharma helps sustain the nation. The two are interdependent. If one exists, the other also exists; if one does not exist, the other also does not.”
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“You are not protecting just one life. You are protecting the safe future of the entire human race.”
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