“Bha” in Bharat means light, and today, as citizens of Bharat, we are in search of a spiritual essence that actually resides within us—much like the musk deer that seeks the fragrance outside, unaware that its source lies within its own glands. Similarly, a country like Bharat, once filled with wisdom and spirituality, now looks outward for what has always lived within.
We have learned “dharma, but not human dharma” (universal human values). The day we begin to live by human dharma, that will be the day Bharat truly becomes a Vishwa Guru (teacher to the world). Bharat isn’t the one that showcases opposition, but the one that embraces all faiths and communities. This doesn't mean accepting harmful traditions, but rather reforming them—not by suppression but through transformation. That’s the distinction Bharat reflects: we refine, we don’t eliminate. Differences in opinion are natural, but we should all share a basic value: that we never derive satisfaction from causing harm to others. If we do, that thinking itself is flawed. And this, indeed, is the basic education that needs to be taught to every child by the 8th or 10th grade.
Bharat means spirituality. Our scriptures, from the Gita to many others- echo the same truth: when a person acts only for self-interest, it leads to Mahabharat (conflict). So living solely for oneself is wrong; living for the collective good-that is Bharat.
Bharat was a Vishwaguru, but we lost that place because we forgot our basic ethics. Influenced by Western culture, we’ve adopted a kind of unbridled openness that has bred distortion in our society. Everyone sees the problem, but our political leaders are more concerned with preserving power for the next five years than with nurturing the youth of this nation.
The political system needs transformation. We shouldn’t act just to win or dominate. Leadership shouldn’t come through family ties or nepotism—it should come from understanding. The day we begin choosing leaders based on wisdom, our country will finally be in capable hands. We must stop handing over the nation to the insensitive. An awakening is needed within the wise and thoughtful members of society-politicians aren’t born, they must rise from among us. We must nurture a beautiful sentiment of respect for every woman—not reservation, which often leads to entitlement without merit. What’s needed is wisdom, because wisdom alone defines a person—not their religion, birth, or wealth. A person is great through understanding alone.
Being a Vishwa Guru does not mean being powerful through weapons alone-that, in our culture, is the mark of destructive intellect. In Bharat, a Vishwa Guru is one who has financial strength, defensive strength, cultural strength, and above all, love—so profound that weapons become unnecessary. We must inspire change not through domination, but through loving conduct that compels others to transform. That is today’s vision of a Vishwa Guru Bharat—not one of poverty, but of strength blended with compassion. True power lies in having the might and choosing love. Only then is that love respected.
We say Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, and Christian are brothers—but the very need to say this suggests we don’t fully believe it. If we did, why would it need to be said? If this sentiment isn’t nurtured now, it will become a serious threat to our unity.
We need to shift the national thought process. Many thoughtful minds are present in Bharat who currently keep their distance from politics. They must now step forward—for Bharat.
And finally, we must embrace the spirit that my religion is Bharat, my actions must uplift Bharat, and my attitude must include every section of society—especially the marginalized—not on the basis of religion or caste but on humanity alone. Humanity is the only true identity. Let’s build that future together.
