Madikeri, June 26: Hinduism is not just a religion or a religious practice; it is a way of life formed for the happiness, peace and tranquility of the people of this land, said Na. Tippeswamy, the field worker of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
He was speaking at a gathering of enlightened citizens of Kodagu district organized as part of the Sangh's centenary in the Kodava community of Madikeri.
He said that various programs have been taking place across the country since the last Vijayadashami as part of the Sangh's centenary, and these programs will continue until the next Vijayadashami.
Explaining the background of the freedom struggle of its founder Dr. Keshav Balirama Hedgewar, he said that the Sangh was started in 1925 with the aim of nation-building through individual development.
For the country to become strong, patriotism, national pride, selflessness and honesty should be instilled in the citizens. He said that for the last hundred years, the Sangh has been working to instill these values every day through its branches.
The Sangh is working in about 40 sectors including students, labor, and religious, and there are branches of the Sangh in 61 countries including India. He informed that there are about 1.34 lakh branches and more than 1.40 lakh service activities being carried out in the country. In times of disaster and hardship, volunteers are rushing to help the society, and the Sangh is working under the principle of “Vasudhaiva KutumbakA”. He said that the fact that India has provided free vaccines to 76 countries during the Covid period is a symbol of this thought.
There is a need to develop culture in families, respect for mothers, hospitality, environmental protection, eradication of untouchability and social harmony. He called on everyone to join hands for the all-round development of the country by using indigenous products, speaking in their mother tongue and following civic etiquette.
During the interaction, citizens asked questions about the caste problem, conversion, love jihad and environmental protection. If everyone sets their minds to it, the caste problem can be eradicated. Caste and religion have nothing to do with the development of a person. They opined that anyone can become a great man.
Responding to a question about a state minister's statement about the Sangh, he said that the Sangh's Sarsanghachalak has already clarified this many times. He said that if you examine it with an open mind, you will get answers to all your questions.
The program was attended by Kodagu District Sangh Chakkera Manu Kaveriappa, Divisional Cooperative Society Subhash Chandra Kalenja, Divisional Communication Pramukh Prince Ganapathy, District Cooperative Society Kuttanda Miran Kaverappa, former Assembly Speaker K.G. Bopaiah, former Zilla Panchayat President Shanteya Ravi Kushalappa, B.A. Harish, BJP District General Secretary Mahesh Jaini, Major Biddanda Nanjappa, Sanskrit Bharati Division Coordinator Madhusudhan, D.H. Thammappa, Dr. Jayalakshmi Manohar, G. Patkar, Nagar Pragham Sunil Korana and many others were present. District Executive Ravi Kushalappa welcomed. Nandakumar, District Liaison Prachh offered the vote of thanks. Zilla Prachar Praghan B.A. Bhaskar narrated the program. In the end, K.K. Mahesh Kumar sang Vande Mataram.
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