Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 30: Rashtra is an indigenous Indian concept. There is a fundamental difference between the English word ‘nation’ and the Indian understanding of ‘rashtra’. The term ‘nation’ came to India from Western countries and originated from the German language.
This was stated by RSS Sah-Sarkaryavah Dr Krishna Gopal while addressing during a function held here today.
Dr Gopal was the chief speaker at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh – Ek Samvad programme, held in Jammu.
Retired District and Sessions Judge Virender Singh Bhau was the chief guest on the occasion, while Provincial Sanghchalak Dr Gautam Maingi, senior advocates and office-bearers of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court Bar Association and the Young Lawyers Association were also present.
The programme was organised as part of the series of activities being conducted during the centenary year of the RSS.
During his address, Dr Gopal said, “India’s identity is both geographical and cultural and the RSS was founded keeping this very vision in mind. Atithi Devo Bhavah is also an Indian ethos, which has been acknowledged even by Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama during his visits to India. Hindu is not merely a religion; Hindutva is like flowing water and has no full stop.”
Quoting RSS founder Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, he said, “Those who find happiness in the nation’s happiness, feel sorrow in the nation’s sorrow and rejoice in the nation’s victory are all Hindus. The RSS began with this very thought, and today there are nearly 90,000 RSS shakhas across the country.”
Chief guest Virender Singh Bhau, in his address, elaborated on the 100-year journey of the RSS.
He said that the RSS has consistently worked selflessly in the interest of the nation and society and it is a result of this dedication that the organisation has successfully completed a century of service.
Earlier, Bar Association, president and senior advocate Nirmal Kotwal honoured Dr Krishna Gopal by presenting him with a shawl.
Virender Singh Bhau, was also honoured with a shawl by Provincial Sanghchalak Dr Gautam Maingi.
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