1893 Chicago was the first voice to the world by a monk in saffron about what actually lies in the heart of Bharat. After this many addresses happened in this concern. But, RSS Sarsangchalak visit again rekindled the idea of Chicago and gave rise to the aroma of Bharatiya values for an Inclusive, and Sustainable world.
His visits to three nations highlighted 3 major strands of idea first, One World, One humanity more precisely unity manifested in Diversity. Second, the fundamental idea of Hinduism, Universal oneness. Third, he highlighted the role of Hindu Community and Bharatiya life Value System.
The tour consists of 3 nations: the United States of America, the United Kingdom and Canada. This tour in the midst of world uncertainities & disbelief holds the important message to the world from mics of New York, Toronto and London.
The message of Bhagwat ji was even not end-to-end encrypted but still demanded a well established decoding.
His idea at Universal Oneness Celebration at Madison Square Garden, New York was crystalised as Celebrating diversity by calibrating unity. He highlighted that the ancient wisdom of unity, harmony, and self-realization is the need of an hour in a world riven by conflict. He further argued that all challenges faced by humanity today such as terrorism and religious violence, climate change, economic development without equality, social disharmony and mental health, can be addressed through integrated and holistic approach.
This approach was in genetics of Bharatiya Value, which always worked on the idea of ‘Ekam Sat Vipra Bahudha Vadanti’ which made us Land of discussion, deliberation and dialogue over the arena of conflict, hegemony and misunderstanding.
Bhagwat ji also highlighted how India works as a Viswa Bandhu (World’s friend). During crises we do not offer circumstantial help. Instead we help them out of humanism and brotherhood which shows that every nation carries a message to the world and a destiny to achieve.
Accordingly, Bharat according to Swami Vivekananda marked by Sarsanghchalak has a destiny to realize the truth of unity in diversity and from time to time, to make the entire world aware of this unity. We are one, and our unity is enhanced by diversity. At the same time keeping the spirit of unity in mind, because the nation lies beyond geographical boundaries.
Therefore the feeling of mutual belonging holds an important place. As despite of physical difference as Bhagwat ji argued lies something that make us feel one which maintain balance among all and shows the middle path, that what is we call, Dharma
He further highlighted the idea of gratitude and duty towards the environment and every single person who is contributing in our sustenance be it farmers, labour in firms and so on. As what we have taken must be given back as gratitude. As also highlighted by Swami Vivekananda because a gratitudinal mind is the constructive one, and in this world of destruction this is the world’s demand.
He also asked Indian diaspora out there to know their responsibility as Bhartiya that they should remain loyal to their land of work, but also live a life consistently in accordance with the value of their birthplace. And conveying the message of value of the Indian system through their action to the world.
The Value that embraces diversity as a boon and celebrates it in the spirit of unity. As we were first to realise the idea of inclusive & sustainable growth. Because when we become a superpower instead of following hegemony and Imperialism. We understand that with great power comes greater responsibility. As also highlighted by Bhagwat ji that our ancestors created a global outreach through conventional routes to deliberate our knowledge and prayed for prosperity and well being of all.
This tour was actually in the sequence which began 133 years ago back in Chicago highlighting the idea of Hinduism & its value. Its significance can be seen in the idea of revamping the Bharatiya Value and debunking the misinformation around the function of RSS and idea of Hinduism.
This was also highlighted in the Press conference by Shri Sunil Ambedkar ji highlighting RSS 2025-26 Annual Report, according to which in India RSS has more than 1,52,000 Seva prakalp in the field of education, health, Social welfare & self-reliance. Sangh has more than 1,34,000 regular meetings including monthly meetings.
The significance of Bhagwat ji’s visit can also be decoded by the numerical strength of visit tolling from more than 6000 in New York & more than 2000 in Toronto. Which not only include masses but university students, intellectuals, religious groups & leaders.
This is also significant to reenergize the Indian Diaspora to route the investments and interest towards swadeshi and a duty towards the mother nation. Also to tell the world that India will support righteousness and strategic peace. Celebrate diversity and promote unity, inclusive growth & sensible, sound and responsible population.
The echo of the rumbling clap of 1893 now can be heard in New York, Toronto & London. And the aroma of Indian Values again drooling the world’s think tank and intellectuals. But what is important is the culinary that has potential to shape the future of the world and India as its Vishwaguru.
By Manita Pandey
