Bhagwat Tells 1,700 Youth Dharma Guides Life
Bhagwat Tells 1,700 Youth Dharma Guides Life
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Bhagwat said Dharma is above religion: while religion may bind people to a sect, Dharma liberates them and leads toward moksha, or salvation. He added that English has no exact equivalent for the Indian concept and that “religion” was historically used to explain it to Western audiences.
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He said religion can become sectarian when separated from Dharma, which he described as a principle based on truth, compassion, purity and self-discipline.
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Bhagwat described Dharma as the principle that sustains the universe, advances the welfare of all and determines a person’s duties while taking individual nature into account.
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He told participants that Dharma is not something to be discovered but something to be recognised and practised, saying, “Dharma is not something to be discovered; it has to be recognised and practised.”
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The event was part of the RSS’s broader outreach to Gen Z after student discontent over alleged NEET examination paper leaks brought youth protests to Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and was followed by the resignation of then Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat told 1,700 young people in Ujjain that Dharma is not something for old age—it should guide life from the start. Dainik Jagran reported that Bhagwat distinguished Dharma from religion, saying Dharma liberates people while religion can become sectarian when separated from it. He explained that Dharma rests on truth, compassion, purity, and self-discipline.
Speaking at the Yuva Dharma Sansad, Bhagwat warned that ego and the false belief that people control all outcomes create delusions. Asianet News reported that he said the Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana should not be treated merely as retirement reading. He called Dharma the principle that sustains the universe and determines each person's duties based on their nature.
Dharma Differs Fundamentally From Religion
Bhagwat argued that Dharma and religion are not the same thing. While religion may bind people to a sect, Dharma liberates them and leads toward moksha—salvation. Dainik Jagran reported that Bhagwat said English has no exact translation for Dharma, and the term "religion" was historically used to explain it to Western audiences. Religion becomes sectarian when separated from Dharma's broader principles.
Dharma as Life Principle, Not Old-Age Philosophy
Bhagwat told the 1,700 participants that Dharma should shape youth decisions, not wait for retirement. The classic texts like the Bhagavad Gita are for young people too, he said. ANI News reported that Bhagwat warned against ego and the illusion of controlling outcomes. Understanding Dharma means questioning fixed assumptions and keeping an open mind.
India's Secular Tradition Reflects Dharmic Values
Bhagwat described India's way of accommodating different faiths as an expression of its own understanding of secularism. He said India's model differs from the Western version, which emerged from conflicts between religious authorities and rulers. Asianet News noted that Bhagwat tied India's pluralism to Dharma itself—the principle that sustains all beings and advances collective welfare.
RSS Reaches Out to Gen Z After Youth Anger
The Yuva Dharma Sansad reflects the RSS's effort to engage younger Indians. ANI News reported that the event follows student protests over alleged NEET exam paper leaks at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, which led to the resignation of then Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The three-day gathering in Ujjain brought young voices into conversations about culture and values.
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