1. What is the ‘Hindu Rashtra’ ?
When we utter the words ‘Hindu Rashtra’, most people feel the meaning is – ‘A Nation belonging to Hindus’. For that matter, some even take it as a concept put across to the people by a political party to gain political mileage; however, there is not a semblance of politics in the concept of the ‘Hindu Rashtra’. In fact, it is a well-established culture and a system helpful in leading day-to-day life. It is verily a social arrangement which aims for the spiritual evolution of human beings, animals, birds, insects, ants, trees and creepers to the subtlest of creatures.
Since God has resolved to set up this arrangement, it can be called a ‘Divine Rule’ as well. A society that is ready for any sacrifice and is committed to the progress of the Nation, a duty-bound defense system, a legal system that stands by the Truth, a system of governance that is productive, and most important, the rulers who are devoted to Dharma, who are patriots and who strive selflessly day and night for the welfare of society – these are going to be the distinctive features of the ‘Hindu Rashtra’, and hence, it is going to be an ideal Nation in the world !
There is a Sanskrut adage – ‘द्रष्टा दृश्यवशात् बध्यते’ (The viewer is tied to the scene he has in front of him). Accordingly, because of the pollution caused by the present-day system of governance that is secular, meaning corrupt, selfish, caste-based and unpatriotic, the supreme concept of ‘Hindu Rashtra’ has been eclipsed. The truth that Ramrajya or Divine Rule is one where ‘Hindu Rashtra’ has come into existence is being considered a myth.
The ‘Hindavi Swarajya’, meaning, ‘Hindu Rashtra’ established by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has been deliberately pushed into oblivion, and intense efforts are being made to paint it ‘green’ under the pretext of terming it ‘secular’. Deliberate efforts are being made to spread the belief that ‘Hindu Rashtra’ is religious fanaticism; however, all this is false propaganda. Taking a clue from the ‘Hindu Rashtras’ of the past, a prosperous ‘Hindu Rashtra’ that will have a strong spiritual and cultural heritage is going to be established. This period is not distant. In the next 7-8 years, the ‘Hindu Rashtra’ that will give a glimpse of the Divine Rule will be established.
When there are no incidents that give a ray of hope of the ‘Hindu Rashtra’, speaking about it will appear to many as an exaggeration. However, Saints who can look into the future have already sensed the bright tomorrow. Making efforts in this direction is our spiritual practice or duty unto Dharma.
2. The need for establishing the ‘Hindu Rashtra’
These days, it has become a fashion to eulogize a secular Government. One is compelled to say that this praise is due to their wrong notions about Dharma or their intellect getting tainted due to their anti-Dharma (Unrighteous) behaviour. In modern terminology, what we call ‘Rashtrarachana (Organisational structure of the Nation)’ is called ‘Dharmasansthapana (Instating Dharma)’ in Sanskrut. Taking all aspects into consideration, Dharmasansthapana of this nature, meaning, establishing the ‘Hindu Rashtra’ is verily the need of the hour.
2A. From the perspective of difficulties faced by the Nation : Even after thousands of years, people remember the ‘Ramrajya’, simply because its foundation was Dharma. As a result, the subjects then were cultured, happy and content. ‘During the reign of Shriram, grief, sorrow, etc. were unheard of’ – this is how Maharshi Valmiki has described Ramrajya in the ‘Yuddhakand’ of Ramayan. We have a secular Government in India today, and as a result, we find that sorrow, poverty and atrocities are on the rise everywhere. Instability arising out of terrorism, naxalism and crime, conversion of Hindus by other sects, destruction of temples and violence, step-motherly treatment to Hindus by the Government, impotency that Hindus have developed in the form of Sarvadharmasamabhav (Equal regard for all religions) through overindulgence in Gandhian principles and the pollution caused by modern science – this is the true state of our India.
Since Hindus get no formal education on Dharma, they blindly follow the western culture. The fact is, Hindus themselves are the cause of extensive harm to Hindu Dharma. The Divine language Sanskrut and the Sattva predominant regional languages that have been derived from Sanskrut, are on their death bed, and English is being heaped everywhere with undeserving praise. All this is a consequence of the ‘secular’ form of India’s Government. It does not have the support of the Sattva predominant Hindu Dharma. Hence, from the perspective of ending the problems faced by the Nation, establishing a form of governance that has Dharma as its foundation, has become the need of the hour.
2B. Establishing the ‘Hindu Rashtra’ is a necessity not just for the Hindus, but for entire mankind : Establishing the ‘Hindu Rashtra’ is a necessity not just for Hindus, but for entire mankind. No doubt, Indian citizens are going to benefit from the ‘Hindu Rashtra’. Additionally, the fact that it is going to facilitate the spread of Dharma throughout the world, the world will learn about Spirituality and spiritual practice. This will help them in their spiritual evolution. It will generate a Sattva predominant atmosphere in the world and entire mankind will become happy.
2C. From the perspective of world peace : Sanatan Hindu Dharma teaches how to imbibe the highest of values. It is a Dharma in which tolerance is inherent. Therefore, it is benevolent for the world. To continue living on earth, tolerance and not violence is essential. This is why, the existence of Hindu Dharma is essential. Only if Hindu Dharma survives, will everyone survive. There will be peace everywhere in the world and this noble aim will be achieved.
3. Who is the founder of ‘Hindu Rashtra’ ?
3A. Nation-building is not the work of politicians : First and foremost, it should be clearly understood that it is impossible for the present-day power hungry politicians to contribute to Nation-building; because Nation-building is a scientific process and only Truth can prevail here. While contemplating on this concept, the extent to which we accept flaws such as falsehood and ignorance (knowingly or unknowingly), the structure will be weak and incomplete proportionately. Modern-day politicians have a single agenda – to get and retain power. One who does not think of grabbing power, can never be a politician in today’s context. There is a vast difference between Nation-building and such type of politics. Nation-building decides the place of the rule, purpose and limitations.
3B. Only Hindus who abide by Dharma can establish the ‘Hindu Rashtra’
3B 1. Importance of abiding by Dharma : Nation-building requires an expansive analytical intellect to understand the prevailing circumstances and to work for the welfare of the Nation with foresight. Abiding by Dharma, meaning, performing spiritual practice helps in developing an analytical intellect; hence, devout Hindus should commence abiding by Dharma.
3B 2. Only Hindus who abide by Dharma are true revolutionaries : Attracted towards the spiritual ideals, if a Hindu leads a moral life, meaning, abides by Dharma, he will be a revolutionary in the true sense. Only if leaders and their followers, who are interested in bringing about a revolution, are morally inspired, they will be able to bring about a revolution. In short, if the modern revolutionaries are inspired to lead a life based on Dharma, then and only then, a Dharma-based revolution for the establishment of the Hindu Rashtra will be successful.
(Ref.: Sanatan’s Text – ‘Why do we need a Hindu Rashtra ?’)
Nation-building requires an expansive analytical intellect to work for the welfare of the Nation with foresight !