‘India did not become superpower, but vishwaguru’: Mohan Bhagwat in Canada

Mohan Bhagwat, the chief of the RSS, claimed that India achieved the status of "Vishwaguru" – meaning the world's teacher – not through becoming a superpower, but through its character and tradition of serving the world. He argued that India's rise was marked by its "glorious" nature and its service to humanity, citing examples of knowledge and cultural contributions from India to various regions.

Bhagwat emphasized that India's tradition is one of sharing knowledge and accepting diversity, rather than conquest or conversion. He highlighted instances of India providing refuge to persecuted communities and aiding those in crises around the world. The RSS chief framed India's global role in terms of its civilisational values, such as Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, which promotes the idea of seeing everyone as part of one brotherhood.

Bhagwat also discussed India's role in contemporary global challenges like climate change and the dangers of weapons of mass destruction, advocating for a development model that balances individual well-being with societal and environmental health.