New Delhi May 21, 2015:  In a joint press conference at New Delhi,  RSS inspired seva organisations Rashtriya Sewa Bharti’s national President Surya Prakash Tonk, Sewa International’s Samyojak Shyam Parande said The killer earthquake in Nepal devastated the neighboring country Nepal on 25th April 2015, killing more than 15000 people, destroying thousands of houses, and causing unfathomable loss to life and property in Nepal. It is indeed painful for a country with 2 crore population to bear the brunt of such a magnitude.

Bharat and Nepal share millennia old cultural, historical and social relationship and it was quite natural for Bharat to extend a timely helping hand in toughest moment of Nepal. People across all states of Bharat, rising to the occasion, collected relief material to be handed over to Rashtriya Sewa Bharati on massive scale. The relief activity in Nepal is spearheaded by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Nepal and 6 other organizations which launched rescue and relief activity within 3hours of the catastrophe. More than 1600 Swayamsevaks of HSS and other organizations were pressed into the relief activity across all the affected districts of Nepal. The other organizations working together with HSS in Nepal are Jan Kalyan Pratishthan Nepal, Pashupati Shiksha Samiti, Pragyik Vidyarthi Parishad Nepal, Vishwa Hindu Parishad Nepal, Janjati Kalyan Parishad Nepal and Sewa International Nepal

The affinity for the neighboring country was expressed through the constant stream of calls and offering the material help with all kinds of relief material. The earthquake affected population needed food and some temporary shelter immediately and Rashtriya Sewa Bharati moved the required material within 3 days of the earthquake. It is worth mentioning here some quantities of relief material dispatched from Bharat to Nepal like –

–           Tarpaulins                  55133 numbers

–           Rice                            40000 kgs

–           Chirwa (flattend rice) 1500 bags

–           Wheat flour                 1300 bags

–           Blankets                     83790 numbers

–           Food packs               70764

–           Sugar                          13017kgs.

–           Salt                             1877kgs.

–           Gur (Jaggery)            500 bags

–           Tents                           2800 numbers

–           Milk powder               8035 Kgs

–           Medicines                  Worth Rs.5 lacs

The relief material dispatched to Nepal via Air, railways and roadways till this date weighs more than 200 Metric Tons while 30 Tons of material is yet to be dispatched.

Rashtriya Sewa Bharati thanks the donors and contributors for joining hands for supporting the relief activity in Nepal on large scale and expressing trust on RSB through their contributions, material or money. Rotary International, Bullion Merchant Association, Brahmakumaries, Shastra University, Bharat Vikas Parishad, Indian Oil Corporation, Gokul Vraj Foundation, Adhirvad Trust, Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad, Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Resident Welfare Associations of Delhi are included in the list of those organizations which support RSB. Many volunteers have expressed their desire to serve in Nepal whom we would inform as and when necessary.

Several Mandirs- Muths and heritage buildings of archaeological importance have been destroyed in different parts of Nepal including Kathmandu. These include Patan Krishna Mandir, Patan Darbar Square, Basantpur Hanuman Dhoka Darbar square, Bhaktapur Darbar square, Taleju Mandir. The loss of historical and culturally important Bhimsen Dharahara 9 storey tower is probably the worst loss.

The Swayamsevaks swung into the rescue and relief work just 3 hour after the devastating earthquake which struck Nepal. They started distributing drinking water, rice, Chiwda (beaten rice), snacks and tarpaulins as an immediate relief in many places of Nepal.

Since then the relief material is being distributed for last 3 weeks by in all the 12 badly affected districts of Nepal like Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Dhading, Kabhrepalanchok, Nuwakot, Rasuwa, Dolakha, Gorakha, Ramechhap, Sindhupalchok & Lamjung. In some of these districts 90% houses have been destroyed by the earthquake.

The volunteers have tried to reach far flung villages in some of these districts which are located at high altitudes like 10000+ feet to provide relief material to the people in distress. There had been a demand for Tarpaulins for protecting the families from rain/wind/sun and food stuff like rice & yellow gram (Arhar) which are being supplied.

HSS led organizations have successfully deployed more than 1600 Swayamsevaks for the rescue & relief operations till now and have reached more than 350 villages till this date in those 12 districts of Nepal.

Timely valuable guidance by visiting dignitaries like Ma.Dattatreya Hosabale Ji and Shri Sunil Ambekar Ji, who spent 5 days in Nepal and even participated in relief, boosted the moral of all Swayamsevaks and oriented the activity in appropriate direction for serving the quake affected.

HSS Nepal appreciates the support and cooperation of many local organizations from various towns & villages of abovementioned districts in considerable strength in the relief operation. HSS appreciates the role of Indian Embassy in Kathmandu for providing round the clock services to the earthquake affected in Nepal which is appropriate. HSS will also thanks team of Doctors from Arogya Bharati, National Medicos Organization and many individual groups who joined the relief with medicines and medical kits that have saved many lives.

Kanyakumari May 21: RSS Dakshin Kshetra (which incldudes Kerala and Tamilnadu states) level Dwitheeya and Dakshin Tamilnadu Prathama Sangha Shiksha varg concluded at Vivekananda College grounds, Kanyakumari on Tuesday.  Shri Chaitanyanda ji Maharaj, Vellimalai Vivekananda Ashram blessed the gathering.  Shri A Bhagavathiyappan Pillai, Retd. TNEB Chief Engineer spoke on the occasion.  Shri G Ramesh, Thoothukudi Vivekam Travels were present.  Dakshin Kshetra Pracharak Shri G Sthanumaalayan ji highlighted the importance of shaka and as there is a saying ‘one should not live in a village without temple’ it should also be equally understood that one should not live in a place without shaka’.  Nearly 2000 people participated in the function. 

Earlier, RSS Sarsanghachalak Shri Mohan ji Bhagwat visited the camp.  During his visit, he planted two plants (vruksharopanam — Senbak and Naval) at Maa. Eknath ji Ranade Samadhi.  Dakshin Kshetra Sanghachalak Dr. Vanniyarajan Ji, Kshetra Pracharak Shri Sthanumaalayan ji, Kshetra Seva Pramuk Shri Padmakumar ji, Shri Kesava Vinayakam ji were present.

Bengaluru May 21: RSS Karnataka state unit today donated Rs 25 lakhs to Rashtriya Sewa Bharati, which is the RSS national Sewa unit, presently heading RSS initiatives of the post-earthquake relief works in Nepal.

RSS Karnataka state unit had requested the public to donate fund for Nepal earthquake relief works through its ‘RSS Sanchalita Samtrasta Parihara Nidhi’ in Karnataka. In the first phase, Rs 25 lakh was collected, was donated to Rashtriya Sewa Bharati. RSS Sah-sarakaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale had visited earthquake affected areas in Nepal and headed the primary relief works by RSS team there.

RSS Karnataka has thanked the help of Citizens for their timely help during such an unprecedented natural calamity.

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Bengaluru May 22, 2015: Senior RSS Pracharak Sri Chakravarti Tirumagan expired on Friday morning 9.30am at Manipal Hospitals Bengaluru. He was serving as Kshetreeya Sanghatana Karyadarshi of Samskara Bharati, an RSS inspired forum in the field of Fine Arts. He was serving as RSS Pracharak since last 40 years.

Chakravarti Tirumagan

68 year old Chakravarti Tirumagan was suffering from illness since a month. His father Sri Savyasachi, expired few months ago. Noted orator and Kannada language  scholar Sri Hiremagalur Kannan is his brother.

Chakravarti Tirumagan – during recording of an audio cassette in Bengaluru

Sullia, May 25, 2015: First one in Coastal Mangaluru Area and 6th in the state, a new hostel exclusively for Vanavasi students was inaugurated on Monday May 25, 2015.

Kajampady Subramanya Bhat, RSS leader and Akhil Bharatiya Samyojak of Parivar Prabodhan inaugurated the hostel.

Kajampady Subramanya Bhat, RSS leader and Akhil Bharatiya Samyojak of Parivar Prabodhan to inaugurated  new hostel, which will be exclusively dedicated for the educational purpose of the Vanavasi Students.

The new hostel is located in Adkar, near Sullia on Mangaluru – Mysuru Highway.

The new hostel building along with  the land for it was dedicated and handed over to Vanavasi Kalyan Ashrama by Lalita-Ganapati Memorial Trust. The trust is headed by Bengaluru based Company Secretary Ramesh Bhat, who hails from Narampady of Kasaragod district. Ramesh Bhat and family members; handed over the hostel building for the social cause through Vanavasi Kalyan Ashrama.

Ramesh Bhat and family dedicated the hostel building to Vanavasi Kalyan Ashrama

“In Karnataka, Vanavasi Kalyan Ashram has activities in 10 districts and 21 taluks. This is the 6th hostel exclusively for Vanavasi students in Karnataka and first in Coastal Karnataka. We appeal the citizens to join their hands for the welfare of Vanavasi Bandhu’s, especially through their education and health” said Krishnamurthy, State organising secretary of Vanavasi Kalyan Ashrama.

Vanavasi Kalyan Ashrama’s Venkatesh Sagar,  Kanakkodu Subramanya Bhat (From the trust), Kajampady Subramanya Bhat,. Krishnamurthy of VKA, Local Businessman Upendra Kamath, Monappa Manadu, once a Vanavasi Bandhu and now a prominent social leader were present on the dais.

RSS Pracharak Prakash Kamath, Sridhar Saagar, Da Ma Ravindra, Sripada, KS Nagabhushan, RSS leaders Gopal Chettiyar, Na Seetharam, Rajesh Padmar of VSK-Karnataka, Satyakeerthi, Radhakrishna of VKA, Local MLA Angara, family members of Ramesh Bhat were present for the ceremony.

Krishnamurthy of Vanavasi Kalyan Ashrama speaks

Kajampady Subramanya Bhat speaks

Sri Ramesh Bhat and Smt Archana Ramesh Bhat

Nagpur, May 27: Spectacular Path Sanchalan (Route-March) was held by RSS Swayamsevaks who are attending the 3rd year or Thruteeya Varsh Sangh Shiksha Varg here in Reshimbagh of Nagpur on Wednesday evening. Dressed in RSS Uniform called Ganavesh, RSS cadres marched with pride in major streets of Nagpur. 

RSS Sarasanghachalak Mohan Bhagwat, Swami Madhava Priya ji from Swami Narayana Ashram, RSS Sah Sarakaryavah Suresh Soni,  RSS Akhil Bhratiya Prachar Pramukh Dr Manmohan Vaidya, RSS Akhil Bharatiya Vyavastha Pramukh Mangesh Bhende, RSS Akhil Bharatiya Sah Prachar Pracmukh J Nandakumar, RSS Akhil Bharatiya Sah Seva Pramukh Ajit Mahapatra, Varg Palak Adhikari Arun Kumar (Akhil Bharatiya Sah Sampark Pramukh), Varg Sarvadhikari Govind Sing Tank, Varg Karyavah Yashwant Bhai Chowdhary were present and witnessed the RSS Path Sanchalan.

A total of 876 select RSS cadres from across the nation are participating in this 25 day camp which began on May 11, 2015.  The Varg was ianugurated by RSS Sah Sarakaryavah Dattatreya Hosable. The Sangh Shiksha Varg to conclude on June 4th evening at Reshimbagh Maidan.

From Karnataka a total of 56 Shiksharthis are attending this Sangh Shiksha Varg. (Karnataka Dakshin 44, Karnataka Uttar 12 shiksharthis). Chandrashekar Jagirdar, who serves as RSS Karnataka Dakshin Prant Sharirik Pramukh, is the ‘Mukhya Shikshak’ of the Truteeya Varsh Sangh Shiksha Varg-2015.

Mumbai May 31: Konkan Prant (Includes Goa and Coastal Maharashtra) level 21-day annual summer cadre training camp First Year Sangh Shiksha Varg concluded on Saturday evening May 30, 2015. Kreeda Bharati’s National Organising Secretary Raj Chowdhary delivered the valedictory address. Noted Cinema Director Nitin Chandrakant Desai presided over the event.

मा.राज चौधरी, अ.भा.संघटन मंत्री , क्रीडा भारती.
कोकण प्रांत के प्रथम वर्ष के संघ शिक्षा वर्ग के आज हुए समापन में दिये गये  मुख्य वक्तव्य से.

” आज ज्येष्ठ शुद्ध द्वादशी ..और एक दिन के पश्चात भारतीयों के जीवन का सर्वश्रेष्ठ दिवस है.शिवछत्रपती का सिंहासनाधिष्टीत हुए. सभी दिशाओं से सुलतानी कहर था.पर मातोश्री जिजाबाई ने अपने बाल के मनपर विजय की आकांक्षा बिंबित की.और उन्ही से प्रेरणा लिये संघ का कार्य आरंभ हुआ, आज भी चल रहा है.
संघ संस्थापक डॉक्टर हेडगेवारजी के कुछ पत्र उपलब्ध है.मेरे मन से उनका प्रभाव हटताही नही. डॉक्टरजी प्रवास में जा रहे थे.मुंबई से लाहोर की दिशा में..पर कर्णावती कै बाद प्रवासियों का व्यवहार बदलता हुआ उन्होंने देखा.कारण स्पष्ट है.आगे की लक्षणीय घटना जिस में राष्ट्र सेविका समिती की सरसंचालिका वंदनीय मावशी केलकरजी को आज विभाजित भारतीय भूभाग से पत्र आया जिस में लिखा था की यही से अंतिम प्रणाम का स्वीकार करिये.अब आप से प्रत्यक्ष भेट का अवसर न प्राप्त होगा.पत्र प्राप्त हुआ वह दिन था 14 अगस्त 1947 जब उस क्षेत्र में जाना यह दुःसाहस ही था.पर वंदनीय मौसीजी और एक कार्यकर्ता भगिनी अंतिम हवाई जहाज से वहाँ पहुँचे.वहाँ भयप्रद वायुमंडल था.दस्तक देनेपर भी द्वार खोला न गया तब मौसीजी ने आवाज दी.सभी बंधु भगिनीओं को विलक्षण आधार मिलने का भाव उत्पन्न हुआ.वं.मौसीजी ऐसे 210 हिंदू समाजबंधुभगिनियों को साथ ले करही लौट आयी.अभी अभी मध्यपूर्व का देश येमन से हमारे बांधवों को भी इसी तरह से मातृभूमी में लाया गया.कारण यही सीख हमें मिली है.संघ के संस्कारों से मिली है.
महाराष्ट्र के बडे उद्योजक अतुलजी किर्लोस्कर ने संघ के कुछ कार्यकर्ताओं को बुलाकर कुछ धन देने की बात कही.कारण यह बताया की गुजराथ में कुछ उद्योग हेतु शासकीय कार्यालय में काम था.काम होने के लिये पैसे लिये जाते है यह अनुभव था.पर बिना कुछ धन दे कर काम पूर्ण हुआ तभी निर्णय किया था की यह धन संघ के कार्य में देना.यही संस्कारों का परिणाम है.यही संस्कार ले कर एक व्यक्ती आज प्रधानमंत्री बने है तो यही अनुभव आयेगा. इसे प्रसिद्धी नही मिलती.आवश्यकता भी नही.हम प्रसिद्धी पराङमुख रहकर निष्ठि से निर्भयता से काम करेंगे.डॉक्टरजी ने यही मंत्र हमे दिया है.व्यक्तीतक पहुँचना.डोअर टू डोअर से आरंभ कर हार्ट टू हार्ट पहुँचना यही हमारी संघ कार्यपद्धती है.इसी से सब होगा.कुछ वर्ष पूर्व हमारा आळंदी में संमेलन हुआ जिसकी व्यवस्था में मै था.सजावट गट के हमारे सहयोगी ने प्रवेशद्वार की सज्जा संकल्पना बतायी और वहाँ अणू का चित्र बनाना तय किया.लोगों को आश्चर्य लगा.पर हमारा विज्ञान से भी नाता है.विज्ञान भारती नाम से हमारा संघटन भी है.
इसी संघ संस्कारों से हम सब करेंगे.
आज इतना स्मरण देकर रुकता हूँ.
कल छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज का स्मरण करने , प्रेरणा लेने आप सभी नागरीक बंधु भगिनी अवश्य अपने अपने क्षेत्र के कार्यक्रमों में सहभाग ले यही आप सभी से प्रार्थना.”

मा. नितीन चंद्रकांत देसाई, ज्येष्ठ सिने कला दिग्दर्शक
कोकण प्रांत के प्रथम वर्ष के संघ शिक्षा वर्ग के समापन कार्यक्रम के प्रमुख अतिथी के नाते दिये गये वक्तव्य से.

“मैं संघ का  ऋणी हूँ. मैने राजा शिवछत्रपती मालिका बनायी थी. तब शिवबा से शिवाजी कैसे बने यह मुझे इस शिक्षार्थियों के प्रात्यक्षिक देखते हुए समझ में आ रहा है.
मैं इसी मुलुंड नगरी में बडा हुआ हूँ. तब मैं दूर से शाखा देखता था.पर दंड के भय से सहभागी न हुआ. और तब कुछ विशेष घरों से ही बाल शाखा में जाते दिखायी देते थे. पर आज यह दृश्य देखकर मैं अभीही यह ईच्छा प्रदर्शित करता हूँ की मुझ जैसे अब थोडे ज्येष्ठ आयु के व्यक्तिओं के लिये जब अगला वर्ग आयोजित होगा तो मैं तब आज के इन स्वयंसेवकों की तरह मैं भी शारीरिक प्रात्यक्षिक करता दिखुंगा.उस वर्ग के लिये मैं आज ही मेरा नामांकन कर रहा हूँ.
व्यक्ती विकास के इस वर्ग समापन में मुझे उपस्थित रहने का अवसर मिला यह मेरा भाग्य है.
मैं कोकण का पुत्र हूँ और कोकण में अढाई सौ से अधिक शाखाएं लगती है यह आनंददायी वृत्त मैने यही आकर सुना.
मेक इन भारत जैसे ही हम मेक इन मुंबई , मेक इन कोकण करते हुए हम प्रगती करें.
आगे संघ अधिकारी का मार्गदर्शन मुझे भी सुनना है अतः मै सभी को शुभकामनाएं देकर भाषण समाप्त करता हूँ.”

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Ranebennur, Karnataka May 31: RSS Swayamsevaks from a local Shakha unit from Ranebennur in Karnataka organised ‘VANOTSAV’, in which Swayamsevaks planted 20 new select plants at Public places in the locality.

Local Police PSI Kadaveramatha NC, other Govt officers, social leaders also joined and endorsed the RSS ‘VANOTSAV’ Campaign.

Letter’s to The Editor in OUTLOOK, June 08, 2015 Issue.

Letter to the Editor OUTLOOK June 8 2015

Bengaluru June 3: Vetarn RSS Pracharak and Samskar Bharati’s Kshetreeya Sanghatana Karyadarshi Chakravarti Tirumagan, who passed away recently(May 22), was remembered for his social contributions for 5 decades and homage was paid to him by the citizens of Bengaluru on Wednesday evening.

Senior RSS Pracharak Su Ramanna, Samskar Bharati’s national secretary Padma Vittal Rao, Orator Hiremagalur Kannan (brother of Chakaravati Tirumagan), Samskar Bharati’s State Vice President Chakravarti Soolibele addressed on the occasion remembering the contributions of Chakravarti Titumagan. The event was held at RV Teachers College, Jayagar, Bengaluru.

RSS Pracharak Su Ramanna speaks on the occassion

RSS Kshetreeya Sanghachalak V Nagaraj, Senior RSS Pracharak and National Organising secretary Pa Ra Krishna Murthy, RSS Pranth Pracharak Sudhir, RSS Sah Prant Karyavah Prof BV Sreedharswamy and many other RSS functionaries attended the ceremony and paid their tributes to Chakravarti Titumagan.

ಇತ್ತೀಚೆಗೆ ನಿಧನರಾದ ಹಿರಿಯ ಆರೆಸ್ಸೆಸ್ ಪ್ರಚಾರಕ , ಸಂಸ್ಕಾರ ಭಾರತಿಯ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರೀಯ ಸಂಘಟನಾ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿಯಾಗಿದ್ದ  ಚಕ್ರವರ್ತಿ ತಿರುಮಗನ್ ಅವರಿಗೆ ಶ್ರದ್ಧಾಂಜಲಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಇಂದು ಸಂಜೆ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಜಯನಗರದ ಆರ್.ವಿ. ಟೀಚರ್ಸ್ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಯಿತು.

By Virag Pachpore June 04. 2015

The scorching heat of this hottest May in Nagpur does not deter these 870-odd youths from following their rigorous daily routine that begins at 4 am and goes on till the lights are put off at 10 pm. The routine includes varied physical exercises and yoga in the morning, group discussions on various current issues, lectures, and evening drills. The participants from Kanyakumari to Kashmir and Gujarat to Manipur brave the hot weather and sunburns of Nagpur to acquaint them with the techniques of the organization so that they can become vehicles of its horizontal and vertical growth.

Yes. We are talking about the ongoing summer training camp of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Nagpur- the fountainhead of the largest Hindu organization of the world. This particular camp at Nagpur is all the more important because it is the graduating pedestal for its committed and dedicated activists. Those who have completed first two years’ training in the RSS are allowed for this Third Year training camp at Nagpur.

The selected swayamsevaks from various states of India come to stay at Nagpur for a period of 25 days and receive training in RSS doctrines and ideology and techniques. The camp is held in Reshambag area where the ‘Samadhi’ of RSS founder Dr Hedgewar and memorial of his immediate successor Sri Golwalkar Guruji is located.

This tradition of summer training camp has a unique place in RSS history and growth. This tradition is continuing for the last 85 years in the 90-year history of RSS barring the years when the RSS was banned in 1948 following the murder of the Mahatma and in 1975 during the internal emergency declared by Indira Gandhi.

RSS is not new to the people now-a-days. It is everywhere in the news, discussions and debates. Especially in the recent days after the BJP-led NDA Government under Narendra Modi came to power, RSS is more in the news and public discourse. The media try to bring it in any discussion, and the politicians attempt to drag it and embroil it in any controversy they lay their hands on. But they are yet to get success in their attempts to malign the RSS. On the other hand the common people have felt more and more assured with the growing influence of RSS in various spheres of national and social life.

And all the credit for this goes to those thousands of swayamsevaks trained in these camps, who with dedication and commitment serve the society in the most selfless manner. That is why these training camps occupy the most important place in the RSS plans and programs.

The swayamsevaks are the very backbone of RSS. They are instrumental in spreading the work and fulfilling the mission of Sangh under the guidance of their respective adhikaris or pracharaks. Dr Hedgewar, the founder understood this very well. Thus, to mould the sterling leadership of the future, he introduced the concept of summer training camps for the RSS swayamsevkas as early as 1927.

Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, RSS Founder

That was convenient also. For, most of the swayamsevaks were students and have long summer vacations. So, in the beginning the training camp was designed for 40 days from May 1 to June 10 from morning 5 to 9 in the evening. Initially this camp was known as ‘Summer Camp’. Later it was known as “Officers’ Training Camp” (OTC) as the camps were perceived to be training classes to mould capable RSS officers who would carry forward the mission of RSS towards its goal. After 1950, these OTCs were replaced by more indigenous nomenclature “Sangh Shiksha Varg” (SSV). But the older swayamsevaks are still more familiar with OTC than SSV.

In the initial days more stress was laid on military drills and physical exercises for imbibing discipline. The orders were mostly in English. These drills were displayed during the public functions of the Sangh and would leave a deeper impact on the public psyche then. The founder Dr Hedgewar once explained the objective of this camp. He said: “This is a special kind of training. We conduct these camps to create specially qualified activists who would carry forward the Sangh work. Our aim is to create an activist who would understand the vision of RSS and dedicate maximum time for Sangh with deep commitment for mission and an attitude to mix in the society while doing Sangh work.”

The English orders were gradually replaced by the indigenous orders by 1939-40. As the Sangh work progressed and spread to other regions another such training camp was started in Pune in 1935. The timing for Pune camp was from April 22 to June 2 and Dr Hedgewar used to stay in that camp up to May 15 and afterwards in the Nagpur camp. He would personally meet each and every swayamsevak and establish with him most cordial relations inspiring him to devote time and energy for the Sangh work. In 1938, one such camp was held at Lahore.

According to a very senior RSS worker late B N Wardpande, these 40-day camps used to have entertainment programs every Saturday and a weekly off on each Sunday. Later these weekly offs were curtailed and the overall period of the training camp was reduced to 30 days and to 25 days in the recent past.

Initially, the selection process for the participants was through the respective shakhas. After some time selected students were sent to neighboring villages to start the RSS shakha during the summer vacation which began in April. They would stay there for a month, start a shakha and identify some newcomers who could take up the responsibility later and bring them to the camp. The syllabus was divided into three-year course. The first two year training is given at the respective provinces and the third year training is planned at Nagpur only.

Nagpur has a unique place and importance in the history of RSS. The RSS was founded here in Nagpur by Dr Hedgewar. Initially, all the prominent Sangh workers from Nagpur fanned out to various provinces and established the Sangh thought firmly in their respective areas of operation. The Reshambag premise which is known as ‘Karmabhumi’ of Dr Hedgewar now sports a full-fledged training centre with all modern facilities. The ‘Samadhi’ of Dr Hedgewar, his ‘Smruti Mandir’ and memorial of Sri Guruji is also located at this place. As such this is the land of inspiration for all the swayamsevaks. Hence, the Third Year Sangh Shiksha Varg is held essentially at Nagpur only.

The Third Year SSV at Nagpur is unique in many ways. The swayamsevaks come from different provinces of the country thus presenting a miniature India with all its inherent diversities and underlying principle of unity. They speak different languages, dress differently and have different food habits. But stay together as brethrens; communicate in broken Hindi, try to learn each-other’s languages and foster unbreakable friendship and bonds of love and affection. This year there are participants who speak as many as 16 different tongues! They bear all the expenses of the camp including 25-days food, travelling, uniform etc.

As the RSS work spread to new areas bringing in its ambit senior members of the society, the RSS leadership thought of starting separate camps for them. Thus an idea of separate camp for swayamsevaks between the age group of 40-60 materialized. Such camps are held at an interval of two years. More stress in laid on ideological and philosophical indoctrination besides in-depth training in sewa, prachar, gram vikas and disaster management program. The services of such trained senor swayamsevaks are utilized mostly in the multi-faceted service projects run by RSS and its affiliates countrywide.

The syllabus for these camps also underwent changes according to changing needs. The initial stress on more physical exercises has given way to yoga and unarmed combat techniques called ‘Niyuddh’ in RSS parlance. The most topical subjects like disaster management, prachar, service activities and rural development and bio-farming are added to the syllabus.

There is a selection process for the first year training camp too. In order to sift suitable candidates for this camp a primary training camp is held for a week’s duration. The number of participants in these primary camps or ‘prathmik shiksha varg’ (PSV) has also shown an encouraging upward movement. It is from these camps the first year trainees are selected finally.

Each camp has a ‘Sarvadhikari’ who represents the Sarsanghchalak. This year (2015 ) Sri Govind Singh Tank of Chittore is the Sarvadhikari of Nagpur camp while Yashvant Bhai Chaudhary of Gujarat is Karyawah. Senior RSS functionary Arun Kumar is the ‘Guardian’ (Palak Adhikari) of the camp.

FILE Photo

Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat, Sarkaryawah Bhayyaji Joshi, Sahsarkaryawah Dattatreya Hosabale, Dr Krishna Gopal, Suresh Soni, Bhagayya, Indresh Kumar and other senior functionaries visit the camp and interact with the participants on various issues of society and Sangh.

This year the RSS organized 64 first year and 12 Second year training camps countrywide. In 2014 there were 59 First year training camps with participation of 15,332 swayamsevaks from 9609 places while 3531 registered their attendance in 16 Second year training camps from 2902 places. The Third Year training camp at Nagpur recorded presence of 709 swayamsevaks from 657 places in the country. This year the number is increased to 876 participants.

RSS has its avowed mission to take this country to the highest pinnacle of glory. Swayamsevak is the instrument in achieving this goal and shakha is the way. To make this instrument more effective and capable to fulfil this mission such camps are held. The Prime Minister, who had gone through the rigors of RSS training has defined this mission in a most beautiful sentence of “Sab ka Saath—Sab ka Vikas”. The RSS swayamsevaks have fanned out to the every nook and corner of the country through the network of more than 1.5 lakh service projects awakening the tribals, Dalits, oppressed and exploited lots of the society to enlist their participation and role in fulfilment of its mission. The SSVs are part of the ongoing ‘Sadhana’ towards achievement of national reconstruction mission of RSS.

Source: NewsBharati

Nagpur June 4:  RSS national level annual cadre training camp for 25 days, “Truteeya Varsh Sangh Shiksha Varg-2015″ concluded today in Reshimbagh Maidan at Nagpur.

Padmavibhushan Dr Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari of Sri Dharmasthala Temple in Karnataka presided over the RSS Sangh Shiksha Varg Valedictory Ceremony. Dr Heggade also serves as National President of VHP’s Golden Jubilee Celebrations Committee.

Laisemba Sanachauba, Maharaj of Manipur, Olympic Medalist and Central Rajyavardhan Sing Rathore, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Scientist Dr Mylaswami Annadorai and other guests at the Valedictory Ceremony.

RSS Sarasanghachalak Mohan Bhagwat is addressed the gathering.

Summary of the Speech will be updated later.

Varg Sarvadhikari Govind Sing Tank, Dr Veerendra Heggade, Dr Mohan Bhagwat at Sangh Shiksha Varg Valedictory -Nagpur-June-4-2015

In his presidential speech Dr Veerendra Heggade said “I’m the witness to the transforming society in Bharat. In spite of political differences and differing visions about Bharat, the country should accept and embrace Hinduism, such an atmosphere should be created in the next decade”.

A total of 876 select RSS cadres from across the nation are participating in this 25 day camp which began on May 11, 2015.  The Varg was ianugurated by RSS Sah Sarakaryavah Dattatreya Hosable. Chandrashekar Jagirdar, who serves as RSS Karnataka Dakshin Prant Sharirik Pramukh, is the ‘Mukhya Shikshak’ of the Truteeya Varsh Sangh Shiksha Varg-2015.

Varg Palak Adhikari Arun Kumar (Akhil Bharatiya Sah Sampark Pramukh), Varg Sarvadhikari Govind Sing Tank, Varg Karyavah Yashwant Bhai Chowdhary, senior RSS functionaries including Mukunda CR, RSS Akhil Bharatiya Sah Bhouddhik Pramukh were present during the occasion.

Dr Veerendra Heggade addressing

RSS Sarasanghachalak Mohan Bhagwat addressing

Laisemba Sanachauba, Maharaj of Manipur, Olympic Medalist Rajyavardhan Sing Rathore, Minister Nitin Gadkari, Scientist Dr Mylaswami Annadorai and other guests at the Valedictory Ceremony

Dr Mohan Bhagwat, Dr Veerendra Heggade paying respects to Smruti Chinh, Samadhi of Sri Guruji Golwalkar

Dr Mohan Bhagwat, Dr Veerendra Heggade paying respects to Smruti Mandir, Samadhi of Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, RSS Founder

Chennai June 7: Recently, Ambedkar Periyar Study Circle, an ‘Independent Student Body’ was de-recognized by IIT Madras. De-recognition of the student body was due to non-following of the guidelines prescribed for an Institute student body.

Hue and cry generated by APSC’s views and controversial pamphlets and by the media claims the freedom of speech curbed. The pamphlets provoke divisive thoughts accusing IITM as ‘under brahminical tyranny’ and ‘fight towards liberating the mass from the clutches of Hinduism’.   Political parties started fishing in troubled waters to gain publicity from the internal matter of IITM.

Backing the decision of de-recognition of IIT M, ABVP National Secretary Shri Shreehari Borikar issued a press statement in Delhi.

Press Statement :
ABVP supports IIT-Madras’decision to de-recognize anti-social group:
Shreehari Borikar IIT Madras administration has taken steps to curb the ongoing antisocial activities of a student group named “Ambedkar Periyar Study Circle” by de-recognizing it meaning thereby that it will not be able to use the IIT symbol and name. ABVP welcomes this step of IIT administration. Unfortunately many media groups and political parties have misreported that, this student group has been banned, which is not true. This particular student group has been indulging in spreading social tensions through their verbal violence aimed at religious Hindus in an institute known for its academic excellence. This group has been targeting the faith and feelings of thousands of students in the campus and that is why they complained about its activities.
Educational institutions should not be used for anti-religion and anti-social propaganda. Not surprisingly, many anti-national, anti-Hindu organizations have opposed this move of the IIT. The Congress’ double speaks have also been exposed through this issue. I would like to ask three simple questions on this issue to Shri Rahul Gandhi:
1) Do you want to transform an excellent educational institute like IIT in to a center of political propaganda and fights?
2) Do you not believe in India’s Constitution written by Dr.Ambedkar? If you did you would not become spokesperson of these people whose are spreading social disharmony?
3) Is the meaning of ‘freedom of expression ‘limited to abusing a particular religion? By raising this particular issue, does Mr. Rahul Gandhi aim to spread tensions in Educational institutions?
ABVP condems the words and actions of Shri.Rahul Gandhi on this issue. He is playing in the hands of the communist propagandists who are mischievously playing the caste card on the issue to polarize the students.
Sd/-
Shreehari Borikar
National General Secretary,
ABVP

Bengaluru June 07: RSS Swayamsevaks planted nearly 40 plants in public localities near Chittor Bus stop premises in Ittamadu near Vidyapeetha in Bengaluru on Sunday morning. The planting activity held as a part of ‘Seva Sanghik‘ from Swayamsevaks of Vidyapeetha Nagar. Swayamsevaks cleaned the premises before planting.

 Avadh Pranth, Uttar Pradesh: RSS Annual 21-day cadre training camp ‘Sangh Shiksha Varg’ for Avadh Pranth was concluded on Sunday June 7th evening. RSS Avadh Prant Pracharak Sri Sanjay delivered valedictory address.

Coimbatore June 7: The Hindu Munnani has called upon the Tamil Nadu Government to hand over the control of Hindu religious places of worship to independent trusts. The trusts must ensure that revenue generated from these places are solely utilised to develop the temples. It also demanded scrapping of ‘darshan’ fees in all temples.

Ramagopalan (left), founder-leader of Hindu Munnani, speaking at the state conference in Coimbatore on Sunday. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Joint General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale (second right) is in the picture. Photo Courtesy :The Hindu

This was among the 14 resolutions passed during the seventh state-level conference and centenary anniversary celebration of Thanulinga Nadar, one of the first Presidents of the organisation, here on Sunday.

It also passed resolutions that demanded legislation to prevent smuggling of cattle, condemned the demolishing of Hindu places of worship for road construction and sought making Tamil medium of education mandatory till Class V.

Addressing the conference, Hindu Munnani founder Ramagopalan paid homage to various Hindu leaders killed in Tamil Nadu. He said that Hindu leaders must always travel with company as a precautionary measure.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) joint general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said that a Ram Temple would be constructed in Ayodhya in another five years.

Meanwhile, the Madras High Court, in a special sitting on Sunday, granted permission to Hindu Munnani to take out a procession, just hours before it was scheduled to start. While permitting the conference, the Coimbatore City Police, had refused to allow the rally. It proceeded on a 2.5-km route starting near Tidel Park, proceeded through Karumbukadai before culminating at the ground near Codissia Trade Fair Complex, the conference venue. It began at 4.40 p.m., even as the Madras High Court ruling came at 3.45 p.m. Heavy security was posted along this route and various parts of the city.

Source: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/hand-over-hindu-places-of-worship-to-trusts-hindu-munnani/article7292954.ece

Warangal Telangana June 10: Renowned spiritual leader Sadguru Kandukuru Sivananda Murthy (87 years) passed away on Wednesday’s early morning of June 10 in Gurudham Ashramam in Warangal of Telangana. RSS expressed deep condolences on demise of  Sadguru Kandukuru Sivananda Murthy.

Sivananda Murthy passed in the wee hours around 1.55 am at his home ‘Gurudham’ in Warangal, where he was shifted to recently from his ashram in Bheemunipatnam in Visakhapatnam district. Murthy has a wide following among the Telugu diaspora. Also, he had built two ashrams at Visakhapatnam and Warangal respectively, where his mortal remains have been kept for his followers to pay their last tributes.

Born on December 21, 1928 at Rajahmundry in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, the veteran guru was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Andhra University in recognition of his services. Sadguru Sivanandamurthy is founder of Sivananda cultural trust, Andhra music academy and Sivanandamurthy’s ashramam is Bheemli, Vishakapatnam. He later shifted to Warangal. Murthy had been seriously ill for a month after he allegedly suffered sunstroke.
RSS Sarasanghachalak Mohan Bhagwat, RSS Sarakaryavah Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi, RSS Sah Sarakaryavah VB hagaiah expressed condolences on the demise of Sivanandamurthy. 

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE from Office of RSS Sarasanghachalak:

“We deeply shocked to hear the news of attaining Samadhi of Pujya Sadguru Sivananda murtyji. He was a yogeeswar in modern age who guided entire Hindu society to protect Hindu Dharma and Hindu Samaj.

In entire Bharath he brought cultural renaissance in Intellectual Society. He motivated all to work and serve the Soceity  From Sri Guruji’s time he was a Swayamsevak guiding all of us till recently.He toured Assam to awaken North East and to protect the integrity of the country. He was a moving figure who awakened the Hindu society with real Dharmic values. We pay our Sata Sata Pranams at his holy feet, as Sadguru attains samadhi .

We convey our deep condolences to the family members . Though his physical body attains samadhi but his burning Life of Idealism  Of Hindu Dharma and Culture will always inspire the society and all  Swayamsevak, sevaks  Working for society in all Fields.”

Dr Mohan Rao Bhagwat, Sarasanghachalak, RSS

Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi    Sarakaryavah, RSS

V Bhagaiah  Saha-Sarakaryavah, RSS

(RSS Headquarters, Mahal, Nagpur June 10, 2015.)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi also tweeted his condolences.

Satguru Sri Sivananda Murty impacted several lives through his work & teachings. Saddened by his demise. My condolences to all his followers

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 10, 2015

Jigani, Bengaluru June 11: In a unique and first of its kind, ‘GRAAMA SANGAMA‘ a 3-day conclave aimed for Graam Vikaas (comprehensive rural development) to begin from tomorrow Friday, June 12 at the premises of Prashanti Kuteeram in Jigani of Anekal Taluk in outskirts of Bengaluru.

The event is organised by Rashtreeya Swayamsevak Sangh, Karnataka Dakshin unit.

RSS Akhil Bharatiya Vyavastha Pramukh Mangesh Bhende to inaugurate the event. Dr Nagaratna of S-VYASA University, Noted social worker Dr Balasubramaniam will be the Chief Guests for the inaugural ceremony. The conclave to conclude on June 14th Sunday.

Nearly 2000 select social workers from different villages of 15 districts of Southern Karnataka are expected to participate.

Grama Sangama 2015

Grama Sangama – Grama Vikas Shibir-Karnataka-2015.png

Jigani Bengaluru June 12: In a most unique and first of its kind, ‘GRAAMA SANGAMA‘ a 3-day conclave aimed for Graam Vikaas (comprehensive rural development) was inaugurated today Friday, June 12 at the premises of Prashanti Kuteeram in Jigani of Anekal Taluk in outskirts of Bengaluru.

The event is organised by Rashtreeya Swayamsevak Sangh, Karnataka Dakshin unit.

RSS Akhil Bharatiya Vyavastha Pramukh Mangesh Bhende inaugurated the event. The event to conclude on Sunday June 14, 2015

RSS Akhil Bharatiya Vyavastha Pramukh Mangesh Bhende addressing

In his inaugural speech Mangesh Bhende said,” Bharat had a very good system of democracy since ancient times. We had judiciary system here in our villages. We had women judges at the village courts. Impartial judgement were delivered. Rural system was intertwined with mutual confidence and trust within the villagers, hence was known for peace and harmony”.
“We are not measuirng our society by economic strength. However, literature quotes that we had very rich Kingdoms in ancient times. Mahapadmananda had huge wealth at his time. Each individual was contributing so greatly for the wealth of the society.” said Mangesh Bhende.

“Unfortunately Villages is getting deserted, becoming vruddhashramas. Migration of youth from the village is a srious problem. All these happened due to wrong path we took for rural empowerment since Independence. The then Prime Minister Nehru’s theories and principles on development were coated with western mindset. To remain Bharat as Bharat each Individual should contribute for the society. Each villager should be proud and should have respect for his village. If there is a problem in the village, should try correct there itself.” said Mangesh Bhende.

“There are several examples of individuals who contributed greatly for the upliftment of their village. Anna Hazare has set a great example for his contributions for the Raleganasiddhi in Maharashtra. The development of the village we call upon is not just economy oriented. There are socio-economic problems in society. We need to focus on eradicating such problems. To bring such a social tranformation, can we do the following?
1. Samajik Shiksha (promoting literacy)
2. Samajik Samskara. (Behaviour with others, members of house, other villagers, outsiders).
3. Samajik Samarasata. (Social Harmony)
4. Samajik Suraksha (Social Security)
Hence we have to try our best individualyl or as a team for the comprehensive betterment of the village.” urged Mangesh Bhende.

Bharat should remain Bharat: Dr Balasubramaiam

Dr Balasubramaniam addressing

Addressing on the occasion, noted social worker Dr Balasubramaiam said ” Since Independence most of the governments ha spent huge amount of money for rural development. But a comprehensive rural development has not happened. Its due to wrong policies and incorrect approach in vision for the rural development. Bharat should remain Bharat. No need to equate or to become country like Singapore, as few of our politicians say. We need to introspect our plan on rural development”.

“One of my American student had once said that, This is the time to copy India and Indian models for America. India was economically leading the world for 16 centuries since AD. India gave importance not just for economy. Our priority was human resource and human capital.” said Dr Balasubramahiam.

“Need of the hour is making each individual socially aware. We need to focus on our Human Capital and Social Capital is essential. Economic Valuation of the society is not necessary. Ideals and teachings from great persons like Vivekananda ideals will help for such a development, by creating men with a social thinking. Each Indian should dedicate one year for the social cause, for upliftment of his own village” urged Dr Balasubramaniam.

The event was declared to be Organic, in which all vegetables, grains used for the Food were from Organic farmlands across Karnataka.  Even the cloth used for the Dhwaj (Flag)  was from Organically grown cotton, colours used were 100% natural. Organisers taken special care to make it eco-friendly and Plastic free.

Dr Nagaratna of S-VYASA University, Dr Dinesh, Akhil Bharatiya Samyojak of Gram Vikas, V Nagaraj, RSS Kshetreeya Sanghachalak, M Venkataram, RSS Pranth Sanghachalak, N Tippeswamy, RSS Pranth Karyavah were on the dias.
Mukunda CR, RSS Akhil Bharatiya Sah Bouddhik Pramukh, RSS Senior functionaries Dusi Ramakrishna Rao, Shyam Kumar, TS Venkatesh, Gopal Chettiyar, Dr Prabhakar Bhat, Sridhar Sagar, Dr P Vaman Shenoy, Prof Sreedhar Swamy, Pattabhiram, Chandrashekar Bhandari Gururaj were present on the occasion.

Nearly 2000 select social workers from different villages of 15 districts of Southern Karnataka are participating in this 3 day conclave.

Grama Sangama 2015