Bengaluru, Nov. 9 -- RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat elaborated on the difference between Hinduism and Hindutva on Sunday, describing Hinduism as inclusive, while Hindutva represents the practical and contemporary application of Hindu values in social and political life.
Speaking at a lecture series marking 100 Years of the Sangh's Journey, Bhagwat stated, "First, you have to decolonise yourself; otherwise, you will not understand. For example, Hinduism and Hindutva - which is the recent word? The post-world term 'ism' is a foreign concept. In our language, 'ism' translates to vaad. Have you ever heard the traditional word 'Hindu-vaad'? No. The traditional term is Hindutva - Hindu-ness."Bhagwat's remarks aimed to clarify the conceptual and linguis...