World Hindu Congress 2018 - II |
It was stressed that Hindus must be seen globally as positive change makers in their respective countries, according to reports quoting Dr. Abhaya Asthana, convener of the conference. In his keynote address, India`s Vice President Venkaiah Naidu delivered called for rededicating oneself to the ideals of Swami Vivekananda “for the greatness of mankind.” Naidu`s speech was interwoven with Sanskrit and Telugu quotes, emphasizing the philosophy of tolerance and acceptance of all religions, plurality, unity in diversity that Vivekananda embodied, and which are an essential part of the timeless, eternal, holistic, integrated and universal world view of Hinduism. Compassion, service, charity, gender equality, protection of the environment are key ingredients of Hindu philosophy and relevant to this day, said Naidu, adding that one should not condemn or appease other religions for the sake of votes. Asserting that Hindus neither oppose anybody nor aspire to dominate, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat said: “We do not have any aspects of dominance. Hindus do not live to oppose anybody. We even allow the pests to live. There are people who may oppose us. You have to tackle them without harming them,” said Bhagwat.
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