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| Selfless Service | | | Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat while praising the commitment and steadfastness of RSS pracharaks and swayamsevaks reminded people about their selfless service to the nation.
Addressing an event Bhagwat stated that selfless and committed work of RSS pracharaks and swayamsevaks should inspire people to contribute to the progress of the country and the world.
Pertinently, the hundred-year journey of the RSS offers an opportunity to reflect on its organisational philosophy and its emphasis on what it describes as the ‘man-making methodology’. Since its inception, the Sangh has maintained that meaningful social transformation begins with the development of individuals. The underlying belief is that people with discipline, character, a sense of duty and commitment to society can collectively contribute to national progress.
Sangh pracharaks are taught from the very beginning to dedicate their lives to the organisation without selfishness, ego or personal expectations, and their commitment provides inspiration and a stable foundation for swayamsevaks.
The role of pracharaks has been particularly important in sustaining this organisational tradition. They are trained to dedicate themselves to the organisation and its objectives without allowing personal ambitions, ego or expectations to influence their work. Their lifestyle of commitment and discipline is intended to provide inspiration and a stable foundation for swayamsevaks working at different levels.
However, the larger message of selfless service extends beyond any particular organisation. Every institution, whether social, educational, cultural or voluntary, needs people who are motivated by a sense of responsibility rather than personal rewards. Society benefits when individuals devote their time, energy and abilities to addressing public concerns, helping the underprivileged, promoting education and strengthening social harmony.
At the same time, the spirit of service must be accompanied by inclusiveness, respect for diversity and a willingness to work for the welfare of every section of society. India’s strength lies in its pluralistic character, and national development becomes meaningful when every citizen feels equally valued and has an opportunity to contribute.
In an era when material success, personal ambition and individual recognition often dominate public life, the importance of selflessness and dedication cannot be overstated. Public life needs individuals who are prepared to work quietly, consistently and sincerely without expecting anything in return.
Bhagwat’s reminder should therefore be viewed as a message that the responsibility of building a prosperous, peaceful and developed India rests with all its citizens.
Ultimately, the true measure of service is not the position one occupies or the recognition one receives, but the positive difference one makes in the lives of others. |
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