RSS chief stresses need to unite Hindu society, pitches for 3 children in Hindu families

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has called for uniting and empowering the Hindu society saying there is no threat but vigilance is necessary and suggested that Hindu families should consider having at least three children He also said that infiltrators should be detected deleted and deportedAddressing a socialharmony meeting at the Saraswati Shishu Mandir here on Tuesday Bhagwat expressed concern over what he described as a declining Hindu population and said inducement or coercionbased religious conversions should be stoppedHe also emphasised accelerating efforts to bring people back to the Hindufold and ensuring their welfare There is a need to unite and empower Hindus There is no threat to us but vigilance is necessary the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS chief saidRaising concerns over infiltration Bhagwat said infiltrators should be detected deleted and deported and should not be provided employment He also said Hindu families should consider having at least three children citing scientific opinions that societies with an average fertility rate of below three could disappear in the futureBhagwat said newlymarried couples should be made aware of this and added that the purpose of marriage is to carry forward creation not merely fulfilling ones own desires He said a lack of harmony leads to discrimination and stressed that all citizens share one country and one motherlandThe Sanatan thought is a philosophy of harmony Bhagwat said adding that differences that have emerged over time must be addressed through understanding and practice He said those who disagree should not be viewed as enemies and emphasised coordination over conflictThe RSS chief described matrushakti women power as the foundation of the household saying women should not be seen as weak and should receive training in selfdefence He said the Indian tradition accords women a revered place and values nurturing qualities over physical appearanceResponding to a question on University Grants Commission UGC guidelines Bhagwat said laws must be obeyed and if a law is flawed there are constitutional ways to change it He said caste divisions should not become a cause of conflict and called for uplifting the disadvantaged with a sense of belongingBhagwat said India would guide the world in the near future and that solutions to many global problems lie within the countrys civilisational ethos He said regular communitylevel meetings should promote social harmony remove misconceptions and address social issues while extending support to the weaker sections of the societyThe RSS chief cautioned that some elements in the United States and China are working against Indias social harmony and called for vigilance and mutual trust Representatives from Sikh Buddhist and Jain communities along with organisations such as the Ramakrishna Mission ISKCON and Art of Living Foundation among others attended the programmeAddressing another programme at the Madhav Sabhaghar of the Saraswati Vidya Mandir here Bhagwat said temples wells and cremation grounds should be open to all Hindus without any discrimination He said children must be taught that a career is not merely about earning more or consumption but about sharing and serving othersThe RSS chief urged families to impart values that place the country above everything else and encourage the earning of knowledge and wealth for the nations benefit Emphasising social harmony he said efforts must begin at the individual and family levels through greater mutual interaction adding that harmony comes through practice rather than speeches and that caste distinctions should have no place in the societyBhagwat said the family and not an individual is the basic unit of the society and that social conduct is shaped within it He also stressed the importance of mothertongue proficiency patriotism integrity discipline and family pride The RSS chief called for reaching out to those sections of the society that are not close to the organisation and for the development of warm social bonds extending from public spaces to familiesOn technology he said it cannot be stopped but must be used with discipline such as limits on viewing time and that the younger generation should be made aware of the potential harms of excessive exposure to artificial intelligence AI television mobile phones and filmsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever