Sah-Sarkaryawah of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Arun Kumar said, “Western construct fragment us, all in Bharat share one DNA”. The statement was made during a lively online question-answer interaction session with students from Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal, and youth from the Northeast to which Arun Kumar provided clear, inspiring replies on life, unity, technology, education, women’s equality, border issues, and overcoming failures. Further, through the evocative proverb “Water’s taste changes every three kilometers, dialects every twelve, he said, “God created each of us unique, like flowers and leaves on one tree. Uniqueness isn’t division. When we stop slicing society by caste, religion, or creed into smaller groups, all differences dissolve, fostering unbreakable unity.”
The session buzzed with energy as participants sought guidance on real-life matters. Arun Kumar’s responses blended timeless Bharatiya wisdom with practical insights tailored to the Northeast’s context.
He began by urging youth to embrace their passions wholeheartedly. “Pursue your passion because it is pure enjoyment—this naturally cultivates dedication and a profound sense of responsibility.” While stressing the power of self-introspection, he advised, “Daily self-questioning is essential: What am I doing? Is it right or wrong? This discipline shapes character and aligns actions with dharma.” To questions on goals and AI, he replied, “Focus on effort, not just results. For AI, you must drive it—don’t let it drive you. Use it wisely to rise higher, not as a shortcut.” On education queries, he said, “What we call ‘modern education’ is just contemporary. Bharat’s traditional education (gurukul) system was more pragmatic, holistic, and scientifically attuned to human potential. We must dismantle this misconception to reclaim our heritage—value it more.”
In discussing women’s leadership and equality—core to RSS’s approach—he affirmed, “In Bharat, men and women stand equal—no one superior, inferior, or weaker; all are divine creation. Women match men everywhere and outperform in many fields. Laws alone fail; transform society through mindset evolution at the grassroots.” Turning to border security, particularly relevant to the Northeastern states of Bharat, he contextualized historically, “Today’s lines are British imposed; the 1931 census listed Myanmar as part of Bharat.
Replying to questions pertaining to border security and management, he identified four factors that need to the addressed- population, rugged terrain, policies of neighboring countries that encourage sending illegal infiltration to Bharat to disintegrate our nation and Western-backed non-state actors. On handling failure in life, his replied to the youth participants, “Extract lessons from errors to prevent recurrence. Gratitude to supporters, idolize true inspirations, and steel your resolve. Attitude is paramount—if off-track, consult elders swiftly and correct course without ego. Your approach determines destiny.”
