'Global evil forces diminish upon reaching India,' says RSS chief
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that global evil forces tend to decline once they reach India, where they are metaphorically given "last rites." He made the remarks on Wednesday at the "Vedsevak Sanman Sohala," an award ceremony organized by the Sadguru Group. The event honored 200 "gurujis" who completed 16 months of rituals associated with the four Vedas during the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
Bhagwat highlights global manifestation of evil forces
Bhagwat observed that evil forces are innately active and coherent, but virtuous individuals require continuous guidance and support. He emphasized that these malevolent forces are present on a global scale, providing examples from the Arab Spring, Bangladesh, Poland, and America. "Evil Forces exist globally... Those who seek to tighten their grip on the world and believe they are the only ones who are right—while others are wrong—are the ones who promote these divisive tendencies for their own benefit," he said.
Bhagwat emphasizes India's role in countering evil forces
Bhagwat argued that India's unique ability to overcome these negative forces stems from its deep-seated knowledge and customs. He observed that such global tendencies eventually fade in India due to its cultural resilience. "We need to monitor these tendencies without fear. History shows that while these tendencies grow larger and eventually reach India, they decline here as we perform their last rites. This is possible because we possess the knowledge to tame them," ANI quoted Bhagwat as saying.
Bhagwat addresses skepticism and untouchability
Bhagwat also expressed concern over the rising skepticism among educated individuals, attributing it to a lack of role models. He addressed the topic of untouchability, claiming that it has no basis in Hindu scriptures and questioned the accountability of individuals who convert to other religions due to frustration with "stubborn" practices within Hinduism. "If someone, frustrated with the stubborn practices within Hinduism, converts to another religion, who is to blame?" he questioned.
