New Delhi: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat during an event marking the official launch of songs of the film Shatak, chronicling the 100-year journey of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) NEW DELHI: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday likened the organisation’s growth to that of a tree rising from a seed, saying the RSS continues to evolve and take on new forms while remaining fundamentally unchanged.Bhagwat made the remarks while addressing an event at the Sangh headquarters in the national capital to mark the organisation’s 100 years, which it completed in September last year. RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Calls For Hindu Unity, Says India Will Lead World In 20–30 Years “The RSS is celebrating its centenary. But as the organisation evolves and takes on new forms, people perceive it as changing. However, it’s not actually changing; it’s simply unfolding gradually,” news agency PTI quoted Bhagwat as saying.”Just as a sprout emerges from a seed, and the mature tree, laden with fruits and flowers, is a different form, these two forms are distinct. Yet, the tree is fundamentally the same as the seed from which it grew,” he added.Bhagwat also remembered RSS founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, calling him a “born patriot” who “dedicated his life to the service of the nation.”Referring to Hedgewar, a physician, he said, “The Sangh and Doctor saheb are synonymous terms.”The Sangh chief remarked that despite losing his parents at a very young age, Hedgewar did not allow the trauma to adversely affect his personality.“When such a great trauma occurs at a very young age, one often becomes isolated and prone to negative effects on one’s nature and personality, but that did not happen in his case. His personality had the ability to withstand even the greatest shocks without his faith or nature wavering in the slightest — a sign of excellent mental health and a strong, healthy mind, which he possessed from the beginning,” Bhagwat observed.He noted that such psychological strength could itself be a subject of study and research.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Some Historians, Politicians Tried To Whitewash History Of Invaders’: PM Modi Hits Out In Somnath‘Hijab-Clad PM’ Row: Owaisi’s ‘Tubelight’ Jab At Himanta Sarma Over ‘Only Hindu PM’ RemarksRSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Calls For Hindu Unity, Says India Will Lead World In 20–30 YearsPM Modi Offers Prayers At Somnath Temple, Witnesses Grand Drone Show & Fireworks At Swabhiman ParvIndia-EU FTA: Piyush Goyal Wraps Up Brussels Visit; Push To Accelerate Trade Deal Talks’Hope India Backs Denmark’: Danish MP Urges Delhi’s Support Amid Trump’s Greenland ThreatsOdisha Plane Crash: Nine-Seater Aircraft Crash-Lands Near Rourkela, 6 InjuredWhy Nations Fight Wars: Ajit Doval Breaks Down Power Game, Morale, Western Fear And India’s Rise’They Amended UAPA’: Owaisi Blames Congress For Umar Khalid And Sharjeel Imam’s Jail Without Trial’No Courage, No Strength’: Lt Gen Katiyar Ridicules Pak, Exposes Terror Strategy, Warns Against War123Photostories’Symbol of strength, resilience, tradition’: PM Modi joins ‘Shaurya Yatra’ at Somnath temple – see pics7 cities in India made famous by their sweetsAprilia Tuono 457 review: Street-focused, fun and accessible!Top 10 cookies from around the worldFrom Deepika Padukone to Priyanka Chopra Jonas, what celeb moms are teaching us about balance and boundariesBigg Boss Marathi 6: Confirmed list of contestants of Riteish Deshmukh’s showPeople travelling to Japan, don’t do these 5 thingsVamika Kohli birthday special: 5 times Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma spoke about their daughterHow to wash and blanch spinach correctly and 12 easy dishes to enjoy in winterHow to handle criticism without getting angry or offended: 5 effective tips123Hot PicksTrump tariffsUS Supreme CourtGold rate todayBengaluru newsCigarette price hikePublic holidays January 2026Bank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingUS Border Petrol Agent ShootCanada Immigration Applications 2026Iran ProtestsVanessa BryantTrump TariffsConnor McDavidNFL PlayoffsJustin HerbertWPL Live ScoreFortnite Updates
NEW DELHI: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday likened the organisation’s growth to that of a tree rising from a seed, saying the RSS continues to evolve and take on new forms while remaining fundamentally unchanged.Bhagwat made the remarks while addressing an event at the Sangh headquarters in the national capital to mark the organisation’s 100 years, which it completed in September last year.
“The RSS is celebrating its centenary. But as the organisation evolves and takes on new forms, people perceive it as changing. However, it’s not actually changing; it’s simply unfolding gradually,” news agency PTI quoted Bhagwat as saying.“Just as a sprout emerges from a seed, and the mature tree, laden with fruits and flowers, is a different form, these two forms are distinct. Yet, the tree is fundamentally the same as the seed from which it grew,” he added.Bhagwat also remembered RSS founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, calling him a “born patriot” who “dedicated his life to the service of the nation.”Referring to Hedgewar, a physician, he said, “The Sangh and Doctor saheb are synonymous terms.”The Sangh chief remarked that despite losing his parents at a very young age, Hedgewar did not allow the trauma to adversely affect his personality.“When such a great trauma occurs at a very young age, one often becomes isolated and prone to negative effects on one’s nature and personality, but that did not happen in his case. His personality had the ability to withstand even the greatest shocks without his faith or nature wavering in the slightest — a sign of excellent mental health and a strong, healthy mind, which he possessed from the beginning,” Bhagwat observed.He noted that such psychological strength could itself be a subject of study and research.
