Mohan Bhagwat, the chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), addressed an event for the Hindu community in Toronto, emphasizing India’s historical role as a refuge for outsiders, including those who arrived as aggressors. He stated that Hindus have a deep respect for all religions, which has allowed even former aggressors to flourish in India. Bhagwat noted that the country is home to various religious communities, including Muslims, Christians, Jews, and Parsis.
“Many came to Bharat from outside as aggressors, but they still thrive there, with all their specialties intact. They are now Bharatiya citizens. Muslims are there, Christians are there. Parsis are there. “One may call Bharat a superpower, but it was not one. RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat highlighted the idea of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, or the belief that the entire world is one family. “While individuals in the material world may differ in body, shape, and complexion, in essence, we are all one. “This is our tradition, the DNA of Bharat. That is why you may have heard the saying—’If Hindus awaken, the world awakens’. They regard both the animate and the inanimate as their own. They have been taught to see unity in diversity.
Because many migrated from Israel, jews are there in small numbers. Therefore, serving others is our duty.
Many people come to Bharat for asylum,” said Bhagwat. The RSS leader said if someone was persecuted anywhere in the world, the person was given asylum by India. Addressing the ‘Hindu Vishwa Bandhu – Embrace the World in Friendship’ event, the RSS chief also hailed India’s rise over the years as “Vishwaguru”, a title often used by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to describe the country. It served the world and by its own character, it became ‘Vishwaguru’, not Mahashakti,” he said. We have gained this wisdom, which brings us enduring happiness and lasting contentment,” he said. That is why diversity never poses a problem for unity in India; our tradition teaches us that not only is there unity in diversity, but diversity itself is a form of unity,” said Bhagwat.
Prime Minister Modi is also expected to visit Canada this year.
The event erupted with chants of “Modi, Modi” after former Canadian defence minister and former premier of Alberta, Jason Kenney hailed “renewed momentum” in the Canada-India relationship and said it will further be represented by the second visit of Prime Minister Modi to Canada later this year.
