Bhadrapad Shuklapaksha 5, Kaliyug Varsha 5115
 Pandit Madanmohan Malaviyaji |
Commercial success alone cannot secure the happiness and prosperity of the people of a nation. Development of ethical conduct is far more important than economic progress. It is but natural that every nation would adhere to its own religion. Hindus should not get upset about it.
The Hindus are the only race in the whole world to have given a practical shape to their religious and philosophical principles. Today, this is the only race surviving on earth that has an unfathomed faith in the Vedic scriptures. This is the only race which not only has faith in the immortality of the Atman, but also a direct perception of the essential unity in diversity. These are such truths, which the whole world will feel inclined to accept some day or the other. The world will realize their actual need in life and will definitely have to move towards spirituality one day. And then this Hindu race alone will show the path to the world. In case this race itself is destroyed, mankind will have to start all over again right from the A B C.
People refute this religion without properly understanding it at all; they make fun of its scriptures without first assessing their esoteric depth. They like to neglect it without even studying it properly. Which foreigner this far has realized its essential secret? Who among them has ever been able to completely imbibe it? Verily, it is the duty of the whole world to protect this race.
Indian nationality cannot survive by abandoning Hinduism. The foundation of nationality should be safe. Neither intermingling with other religions nor weakness is desirable here; the ideal has to be established in a pure form.
Uttamah sarvadharmanam hindu dharmodyamuchyate |
Rakshyah pracharaniyashcha sarvalokahitaishibhiah ||
‘Of all religions, the Hindu religion is said to be the supreme. All well-wishers of humankind ought to protect and propagate it.’
What is the message of Hindu Dharma? This religion teaches us to respect beliefs of others and to be tolerant. It doesn’t teach us to be aggressive towards others; but at the same time it also ordains that if our religion is attacked, we should be ready to protect it even at the cost of our lives.
Like the Pipal tree, the roots of this Hindu religion are spread very far and deep. The power of penance and austerity of the Rishis by living only on air and water have protected it; and hence this age-old creeper is still green today. It is by virtue of their penance alone that the Hindu race is alive till today. This nation has seen the arrival of innumerable races and faced thousands of invasions, but by the grace of God, Hindu religion has survived them all. You have to awaken the Hindu power so that no one may dare to attack you; you have to awaken that power which will enable you to tread with dignity on this earth. And for this, Hindu unity is the need of the hour. Those truly worthy ones who have wisdom and thoughtfulness should come together and be united.
It is known to one and all that Hindu religion is the most magnanimous among all religions of the world. Which other religion is as liberal as Hinduism? Does any other religion enjoin on its followers to be concerned about the welfare of all beings? Then why on earth are they being proselytized? O Hindus! Safeguard your religion, be cognizant of the emergency and keep vigilant about the course of time.
The Hindu race has no other nation in the world. There are nations for the other races but the Hindus have only India for them. India is the be all and end all for them; and the only place for their idols and temples. Hence the responsibility of establishing peace and happiness in this county is solely theirs’.
Source : Speaking Tree
