At Rajasthan’s Maryada Mahotsav, RSS Chief Bhagwat Calls for Dharma-Led Global Conduct
His address cast Dharma as the compass for state conduct, personal ethics, and environmental balance.
Overview
- Mohan Bhagwat delivered the intellectual address at the 162nd Maryada Mahotsav in Chhoti Khatu, Rajasthan, on January 22 in the presence of Jain leader Acharya Mahashraman.
- He said India carries a moral responsibility to inspire righteousness through exemplary conduct rather than speeches or books.
- Linking global crises to imbalance from unchecked development, he urged harmony with nature as a core Indian civilisational value.
- He said the use of force must be bound by Dharma and discipline, while Acharya Mahashraman noted that protecting citizens can necessitate force when peace is threatened.
- Senior RSS functionaries and large numbers of devotees attended, organizers highlighted strict discipline such as avoiding food waste, and Bhagwat’s two-day Rajasthan visit is set to conclude on January 23.