India has become a 'World Guru' by serving the world, not by showing strength as a 'superpower'. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat made this claim at the 'Hindu Vishwa Bandhu' meeting in Canada on Monday. His speech of the day was about the foundation of Indian culture – the hymn of universal brotherhood. He said India's rise on the world stage meant “a more united and free human society”.
The Sangh Pradhan said, “When India became strong, it did not become a 'great power'. Rather, it became a glorious country. India can be called a 'great power', but India is not. India has served the world and by virtue of that work has become a world master, not a great power.”
Bhagwat also said that Indians or Hindus are a peaceful community, at the Toronto meeting. He said the tradition of Indian civilization is to impart knowledge, not to invade or “conquer” or “convert” the country. Indians went to different regions from Mexico to Siberia and Southeast Asia. Wherever they went, they spread the values of knowledge, mathematics, Ayurveda and civilization.
The RSS chief said that the Hindu concept is based on unity in the tradition of service and acceptance. He said, “Both the body and the living are ours. That is how a Hindu feels. They are taught to see the unity in diversity.”
Mohan Bhagwat cited examples from recent history while talking about India's service. He also referred to the rescue of Indians as well as nationals of other countries during the war situation in West Asia, from giving shelter to Polish refugees during the Second World War.
The Sangh Pradhan said, “Whenever there is a crisis anywhere in the world, there is an appeal for help, India has extended a hand of help. Even on its own, India has extended a hand of help. This is India's DNA.” He further said, 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' or 'World Family'—the foundation of this ancient concept of India is to see everyone as a brother, not as an owner or possessor. He says, “This is mine and that is his — such narrow-mindedness. Those who are liberal, believe in 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'.”
Incidentally, Bhagwat is holding meetings in different countries of the world for the centenary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Standing on the ground of New York, he said, if a Hindu thinks that Muslims should not live in India, then that person is not a Hindu. Several opposition parties, including the Congress, mocked the Sangh Pradhan's statement. According to them, the Sangha Pradhan is changing the language in the country and abroad.