Emergence of the Sangh on Vijayadashami: A century-long journey of RSS from individual development to nation-building
In India’s cultural tradition, Vijayadashami is not merely a festival; it is a symbol of introspection, resolve, and renewal. This day conveys the message of the triumph of righteousness (*dharma*) over unrighteousness (*adharma*), truth over falsehood, and moral restraint over ego. Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana is not just a mythological episode; it also symbolises the establishment of wisdom, self-restraint, duty, and morality in human life.
It was on this auspicious occasion—September 27, 1925—that Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar founded the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Nagpur. This…
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