Do not change religion with greed or fear…; Mohan Bhagwat’s statement caused a stir

Gujarat: ‘Religion can lead everyone to happiness, we should not change religion with greed or fear.’ Greed and temptation can be faced in daily life and these things can take people away from their religion, but only religion can lead everyone to happiness. ‘ In these words, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has presented his side. But his statement has led to discussion across the country.

There is an atmosphere of tension across the country for the last few months. The atmosphere has become quite tense due to communal riots in Maharashtra and West Bengal. Similarly, Mixed discussions have spread from Mohan Bhagwat’s statement. Mohan Bhagwat attended the silver jubilee celebrations of Sri Bhaveshwar Mahadev Temple in Valsad district on Saturday. Here he discussed the issue of ongoing conversion in the country.

Mohan Bhagwat said that people should not change their religion under the influence of greed or fear under any circumstances. We know how to get organized and we want to remain organized. We do not have to fight, but to protect ourselves, because even today there are forces that want to change (convert). He said that even in the absence of such power, incidents of greed and temptation continue in our daily life.

Do not get caught in selfishness and greed – Mohan Bhagwat

Bhagwat said, ‘During the Mahabharata there was no one who had converted, but what Duryodhana did in the greed to grab the kingdom of the Pandavas was unjust. Religious rituals should be performed regularly. We should not work under the influence of attachment and temptation, or not get caught in selfishness. Greed or fear should not take us away from our faith. That is why such centers have been established here.

Bhagwat was referring to Sadhgurudham, which conducts social activities in remote tribal areas for the upliftment of tribals. He said that when such centers were not working in this area, the ascetics used to go from village to village and give religious teachings to people and keep them adamant on the path of religion. He said that later when the population increased, these centers were established where people come and take advantage of religion.