Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya never lived for himself: Mohan Bhagwat

NAGPUR: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya never lived for himself and followed the principles of 'Ekatma Manav Darshan'.

Pandit Upadhyaya understood the guiding forces of "Yashti, Samashti, Srushti and Parmeshti (human being, society, nature and soul) and lived on the same principles (of Ekatma Manav Darshan) through out his life. He never lived for himself. His thoughts must be read in original form," Bhagwat said here after releasing a book 'Karunya Rishi' based on life and works of the Jan Sangh leader last evening.

The RSS chief spoke extensively on philosophy and logic in ancient Indian thought, which is based on integration of body, mind and soul, used with conscience for welfare of the entire society.

"It has roots in compassion. The philosophy and logic is not restrictive and changes its form based on the situation and is required to be placed before the modern generation, which appears to be more interested in materialistic gains.

"The Western world could not understand these everlasting basic thoughts, which are being followed today in every part of the world. His life was based on these thoughts and he followed these principles throughout his life," said Bhagwat.

According to RSS chief, Upadhyay's thoughts and behaviour were based on his own experience since childhood.

"The policy makers should understand the roots based on which our society is standing, present situation and solutions to the problems and also the impact on the society in future. The principles cannot be fragmented to find temporary solutions," he added.

Former RSS spokesperson M G Vaidya, noted writer Asha Bage and social worker Girish Gandhi were present on the occasion.