RSS President Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday said that Bharat attained independence to enlighten the world.

“We worship the Sun, hence we are called Bharat, in which Bha signifies Light. Surya Aradhana (worshipping the Sun) is a meaningful event on the occasion of Independence Day. Bharat attained independence to enlighten the world,” Bhagwat said.

Describing the national flag the RSS President said, “We need to lead life in the direction of Tamasoma Jyotirgamaya with sacrifice and continuous work which is signified by saffron on the top of the tri-colour. These need to be done by removing selfishness and working for everyone with purity, signified by the white in the middle of the flag… Green characterizing the Sri Lakshmi will help attaining abundance in intellectual, spiritual, exalted, and selfless strength. These are the unceasing messages given by the national flag.”

“In order to enlighten the world, Bharat needs to be capable. In case we are not, it will be because of the trouble created by breaking forces that are active. But we need to be alert, cautious and work on the basis of the message given by the national flag and bring the nation together such that breaking forces are not successful. In a positive way, we need to teach the world on the basis of knowledge, action, devotion, purity, and abundance,” the RSS president further said.

“Freedom is a continuous process and based on these three messages of tri-colour, our Nation needs to go forward and lead the world,” he added.