Speaking at the event, Bhagwat drew a symbolic comparison between the Ram Temple and an episode from Hindu mythology involving Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan mountain. He said that while the divine force may rest on a single “fingertip,” it requires collective human effort to manifest. According to him, the temple was built in a similar manner, where widespread contributions enabled its completion.
He further stated that the revival of Sanatan Dharma is intrinsically linked to the resurgence of India, an idea he attributed to Sri Aurobindo, who articulated this vision approximately 150 years ago. Bhagwat traced the beginning of this resurgence to 1857 and said that each contribution since then has been guided by a higher power working toward a larger national resolve.
Referring to the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Bhagwat mentioned that when the government led by Narendra Modi assumed office, The Guardian published an article stating that Indians had finally bid farewell to British influence. He remarked that although India formally gained independence on August 15, 1947, a sense of complete certainty was achieved much later.
Bhagwat questioned whether the Ram Temple could have been constructed without determined leadership and political will. He emphasised that the Ram Janmabhoomi movement played a crucial role in mobilising large-scale participation, stating that without such a foundation, the temple could not have stood.
He reiterated that every citizen contributed in some way to the construction process and described the completion of the temple as being ensured by divine guidance. He added that this momentum would continue in the broader task of nation-building.
Addressing ideological debates, Bhagwat said that the concept of India as a Hindu nation was once ridiculed but is now increasingly acknowledged. He argued that there is no need for formal declaration, comparing it to the certainty of the sun rising in the east. According to him, India’s identity as a Hindu nation is already an established reality.
He also noted that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is often asked to formally declare India a Hindu nation but maintained that such a declaration is unnecessary. The focus, he said, should now shift toward strengthening and elevating the country.
Bhagwat concluded by stating that those involved in building the Ram Temple have fulfilled their responsibilities, and it is now the duty of others to carry forward the task of national development. He stressed the need to make the nation stronger, more prosperous, and more refined, asserting that India’s resurgence will be driven by its own people and that it holds the capacity to meet global needs.
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