Kathua (J&K), Oct 15: Sanatan Dharma is the essence of Indian culture, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Sunday and asserted that the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam prevailed over economic considerations at the recent G20 Summit.
The summit of the influential grouping comprising countries such as the US, the UK, Russia, China and France was held in Delhi on September 9 and September 10 under India’s presidency. Its theme was ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam -One Earth, One Family, One Future’.
In India, through the planning of the G20 initiative, human considerations prevailed over economic ones, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief said while addressing members of the organisation here in Jammu and Kashmir.
He said that the G20 focuses on economic and diplomatic aspects, and discussions are on these aspects. “India became the host and what was the result? Those who believe in economic ideology accepted the human considerations of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” Bhagwat said.
The human philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam prevailed over economic considerations at the recent G20, he said.
“We will turn this into action. This (Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam), we have it in Bharat. India has its own practical point of view, which is not just based on theory. We believe in oneness and unity. It was proved by our saints that it all comes from one. We believe in oneness and unity,” he added.
India was like a “golden bird” and remained so for a long time, nearly 3,000 years in the past, Bhagwat said.
“There was no poverty, no begging. Everyone lived with love. India was number one despite facing attacks. The world feels that India possesses an ancient treasure that can guide it,” he said.
The world is looking towards India to bring about peace and happiness, the RSS chief said as he mentioned the Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Hamas conflicts.
“Conflicts persist. Crime has increased as small children carry guns to their schools. Families have started disintegrating. This is happening. People have begun to fear that machines may eventually replace us. The world is not finding a way out of all this. They believe they will find the way from India,” Bhagwat said.
“To find happiness, one should search within themselves. Learning to find one’s own happiness in the happiness of others, while walking alongside truth, information, and compassion, is where true contentment lies,” he said. (PTI)
