Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said conflicts and wars continue across the world because people have forgotten the value of compassion and unity. Addressing a gathering in Jaipur, Bhagwat stressed the need for greater understanding among communities and nations in a world increasingly marked by divisions and conflict.
Speaking about the persistence of global conflicts, Bhagwat referred to international institutions created to prevent wars. He said the League of Nations, formed after the First World War, failed to prevent further global conflict. Similarly, he noted that the United Nations, established after the Second World War to maintain international peace, has struggled to stop wars in different parts of the world.
Bhagwat said the root cause of conflict lies in people losing sight of truth and compassion. According to him, while individuals and societies may appear different, humanity ultimately shares a common identity. He said recognising this shared foundation is essential to reducing divisions and preventing further conflict.
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During his visit, Bhagwat offered prayers at the Parshvanath Jain Temple and visited the historic Jinbhadra Suri Gyan Bhandar, where he viewed the sacred Chadar of Dada Gurudev. He later attended the main event of the three-day Chadar Mahotsav at the Dedansar Mela Ground, which has drawn members of the Jain community and other attendees from across the region.
On the occasion, Bhagwat also unveiled a commemorative coin and a special postage stamp in memory of Dada Gurudev and released a book titled “Dada Gurudev.” He spoke about the concept of unity in diversity, stating that different religions and spiritual traditions ultimately convey similar moral values and principles.
The RSS Chief said truth is universal and cannot be confined to a single perspective, comparing it to rivers flowing into the ocean through different paths. The ongoing Chadar Mahotsav, being held after a gap of more than eight centuries, commemorates the legacy of the revered Jain spiritual leader and aims to spread a message of peace, devotion and harmony.
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