Dr. Rahalkar's thoughts...

We had been to St. Albans Hertfordshire about fifty miles from London yesterday to witness concluding function of a three day Sanskruti Maha Shibir attended by over two thousand Sangh-Swayamsevaks drawn from all regions of England.

It was indeed heartening to note that the RSS (named HSS - Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh- outside India) is deeply rooted in 'foreign' soil as well. The concluding function of the Shibir , which commemorates Fiftieth year of inception of HSS in UK, was marvellous to say the least ! Spread over a vast field on the outskirts of St. Albans, hundreds of beautiful white tents housed Swayamsevaks and Swayamsevikas. The atmosphere was vibrant with enthusiasm, joy, energy, courtesy, love and respect exhibited by the volunteers, inmates, office bearers, in fact each and everyone, making you very happy, energetic and proud. 

In the centre was our dear Saffron Flag fluttering majestically and elsewhere a gorgeous Exhibition worth visiting, which depicted entire Sangh activities undertaken during last fifty years here in UK, as well as huge portraits  of Dr. Hedgewar, Sri Guruji, Smt. Laxmibai Kelkar ( founder of Samiti the female wing of Sangh) and so on. Catering service too was excellent, manned by gent and lady Swayamsevaks. It was exceptionally very well organised event with meticulous detail as per Sangh traditions.

Just before address by Sarsanghachalak  Dr. Mohanrao Bhagwat a breathtaking display by the Ghosh group, Yogasana, Martial arts, Danda ( Laathee!) steps etc and melodious rendering of poem was truly enchanting, thrilling, charming and enthusing. 

Dr. Bhagwat addressed in English and gave inspiring insights into Hindu culture and its obligations unto entire world. 

The overall ambience was glorious, heartwarming and most rewarding indeed !

Best wishes,
Dr. Rahalkar