Sangh Shiksha Varg a centre for experiencing national integration: V Bhagayya

Nagpur, Nov 19: Sangh Shiksha Varg (SSV) is an opportunity to experience national integration that epitomises unity of the society, said V Bhagayya, Sah-Sarkaryawah of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

He was speaking at the inaugural session of the 25-day long special Sangh Shiksha Varg for the senior swsayamsevaks that began here at the Dr Hedgewar Smriti Mandir, Reshambag. The camp will continue till December 12.

Welcoming the participants drawn from across the length and breadth of the country, Bhagayya said to be a part of this special camp was always a cherished dream of swayamsevaks. He spoke on the essential values like ‘Dhairya' (patience), 'Kshama' (Forgiveness), 'Samyam' (Self-restraint), 'Asteya' (Non-stealing), 'Shauch' (cleanliness), 'Indriya Nigraha' (Controlling the senses), 'Satya' (truth) and 'Akrodh' (Victory over anger).

He emphasized the continued endeavour for observing these not only during the camp but also throughout the life.

Citing the qualities of swayamsevaks like uncompromising commitment to the goal, clarity about ideology, affinity towards all, hard work and discipline, Bhagayya stressed the importance of observing these in action and behaviour of the individuals during the camp. Highlighting the need for participating in physical exercises related activities and particularly for gaining expertise in yoga asanas, he also laid stress on the need for clarity on various activities of RSS.

He compared the SSV to a penance or 'Sadhana'. Calling upon the swayamsevkas to involve in each and every activity with full devotion, he wished all successful completion of the training.

The participants for this special camp are in the age-group of 40-65 and come from almost all states of the country. There are 852 participants this year. Dr Govind Sharma, President National Book Trust is the Sarvadhikari of the camp. Subhash Ahuja, Haryana Prant Karyawah is Karyawah while Rajendra Kumar, Akhil Bharatiya Sah0Pramukh for Dharma Jagaran Samanvay Vibhag is the 'Palak Adhikari' of the camp.

On this occasion RSS Sah-Sarkaryawah Mukund, Akhil Bharatiya Sharirik Pramukh Sunil KUlkarni, Akhil Bhartiya Bouddhik Pramukh Swant Ranjan, Sah Bouddhik Pramukh Sunil Mehra, and Akhil Bharatiya Vyazvastha Pramukh Mangesh Bhende were conspicuous by their presence.