Mohan Bhagwat Says India Needs Better Preparation To Become Vishwaguru

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that India has the potential to offer holistic solutions to a world facing multiple crises, but its progress towards becoming a “Vishwaguru” is being slowed by a lack of preparation. Speaking at the concluding session of an RSS volunteer training camp in Nagpur, Maharashtra, Bhagwat said that while global circumstances increasingly position India as a guiding force, the country must strengthen its internal capabilities to fulfil that role.

The event was also attended by industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla as the chief guest. Bhagwat reiterated that the idea of India as a “Vishwaguru” has been discussed for a long time, but stressed that aspiration alone is not sufficient. He said the real challenge lies in building national strength, particularly in terms of economic and strategic capability, to ensure that India’s voice is respected globally.

Referring to ongoing global conflicts, including tensions in West Asia, he said that even countries not directly involved are being affected by geopolitical developments. Citing rising oil prices linked to international instability, he argued that global systems are deeply interconnected and influenced by power dynamics. The RSS chief said that nations with greater power tend to shape global outcomes, while weaker countries are forced to adapt.

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He stressed the need for India to become “supremely prosperous,” noting that international discourse is often driven not just by truth, but by influence and strength. Bhagwat also highlighted what he described as India’s civilisational role, stating that the country has historically been associated with spiritual and philosophical traditions.

He said India is expected to offer a “path of Dharma” to the world at a time when many societies are struggling to balance development, governance, and environmental protection. He pointed to what he described as a global dilemma between individual rights, societal interests, and environmental sustainability, saying that no clear middle path has yet been found. According to him, efforts to prioritise one often come at the expense of the others, leaving global systems in a state of imbalance.

Bhagwat further said that economic development frequently leads to environmental degradation, while strict environmental protections can slow down growth, creating what he described as a persistent global conflict between progress and preservation. He concluded that although the world is increasingly looking towards India for direction, this opportunity will only be meaningful if the country prepares itself adequately. According to him, timing alone does not guarantee leadership; sustained readiness and internal strength are essential for India to assume a larger global role.

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