Teaching lesson to hooligans also India's religion: Bhagwat
RSS
chief
Mohan Bhagwat
, on Saturday, addressed the role of
non-violence
in India's ethos, while also asserting that teaching a lesson to those who harm the nation is part of the country's religion. Bhagwat's comments came during the release of his book
Hindu Manifesto
and were particularly relevant in the context of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
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He emphasised that while India holds non-violence as its core value, there are individuals who persistently act against the nation. In such cases, Bhagwat argued, appropriate action must be taken. "Non-violence is our nature, our religion, our basic character, our value. Our non-violent character also aims to develop the same character in others. But there are some people who will not change, no matter what you do. They will keep troubling the world, so what to do about it? Teaching a lesson to hooligans is also our religion," Bhagwat stated.
To further illustrate his point, Bhagwat referred to the killing of Ravana in the Ramayana, explaining that it was an act of non-violence, as there were no other options left. The killing was necessary to free Ravana from his body, allowing him to be reborn.
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Bhagwat also reiterated that India has never insulted or harmed its neighbors. However, he highlighted that if a neighbor turns to evil, it is the duty of the king to protect the people. "The king must perform his duty," he added.
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