Nagpur: Delivering a strong message of confidence in India’s civilisational future, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday asserted that the emergence of Bharat as a ‘Vishwaguru’ is inevitable, and should not be questioned with doubt or impatience.
He was addressing a significant gathering during the foundation-laying ceremony of what is being described as the world’s first Bharatdurga temple near the National Cancer Institute Nagpur. The temple, inspired by the spirit of Vande Mataram, will house a unique 18-armed deity symbolising a fusion of Maa Durga and Bharat Mata.
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Drawing a parallel with the long-awaited construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Bhagwat recalled how skepticism once surrounded its realization. “People used to ask whether the Ram Mandir would ever be built. I would say, I don’t know how, but it will happen. And it did,” he said.
In the same vein, he urged citizens to abandon uncertainty about India’s future global leadership. “Do not harbour doubt. Bharat will become Vishwaguru. This is bound to happen,” he asserted.
Highlighting global instability, Bhagwat remarked that the world stands at a decisive juncture and is in dire need of direction. “If the world does not follow Bharat’s path, what future does it have?” he questioned, positioning India as a natural leader rooted in timeless values.
He also raised concerns about the lingering psychological effects of colonial rule, stating that centuries of foreign domination have left a Western imprint on Indian thinking. He called for a conscious return to indigenous philosophies and cultural identity.
Explaining the deeper meaning of the Bharatdurga concept, Bhagwat emphasized that devotion must go beyond rituals. “To worship Bharatdurga, one must first become Bharat,” he said, invoking the spiritual principle ‘Shivo Bhutva Shivam Yajet,’ one must embody divinity before worshipping it.
He stressed that nation-building is not limited to religious ceremonies but must reflect in citizens’ conduct and collective consciousness.
Prominent spiritual leader Swami Avdheshanand Giri described Bharat as Bhudevi, the nurturing mother earth, and expressed confidence that India’s era of global leadership is imminent. “The coming age belongs to Bharat. It will guide the world,” he said, attributing current global conflicts to Western ideologies rather than Indian thought.
Meanwhile, Dhirendra Krishna Shastri lauded the RSS for its role in nation-building, particularly during crises. He urged families to actively engage with Sangh activities, suggesting that at least one member per household should attend a shakha.
A first-of-Its-kind temple project
The Bharatdurga temple initiative is being spearheaded by the Dr Abaji Thatte Seva aur Anusandhan Sanstha. According to Secretary Shailesh Joglekar, the temple will feature a 14-foot-tall white marble idol crafted in Jaipur, measuring 9 feet in width and 4 feet in thickness, making it a unique spiritual landmark globally.
The event witnessed the presence of key dignitaries including Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Sadhvi Rithambara, Govind Dev Giri Maharaj, and Swami Mitranand, among others.
Bringing together religious leaders, public representatives, and social figures on a single platform, the event underscored an attempt to blend spirituality with national identity. The Bharatdurga temple, beyond its architectural uniqueness, is being positioned as a symbol of cultural resurgence and collective consciousness.
As Bhagwat’s message resonated across the gathering, the underlying theme remained clear: India’s rise, rooted in its civilisational ethos, is not a matter of if, but when.
