1,700 Gen Z attend Ujjain Dharm Sansad as Bhagwat says 'dharm' liberates

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said that he was happy to see young people (Gen Z) discussing 'dharm' at a time when some consider it an “old people’s affair”.

Addressing around 1,700 young students or Gen Z participants at the Yuva Dharm Sansad in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain, Bhagwat remarked that 'dharm' (righteousness) is in our DNA and conduct, guiding our actions.

He described 'dharm' as above religion, noting that while the latter binds, the former liberates and leads to moksha (salvation).

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief urged the young audience to shed prejudices, saying that anyone who truly wanted to understand 'dharm' must set aside preconceived notions.

He claimed that adharm (unrighteousness) led to deforestation and poses a threat to human existence.

Around 300 scholars, teachers, researchers and religious leaders will participate in the Yuva Dharm Sansad, organisers said.

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will attend the concluding session on September 19.

According to the organisers, this is the sixth edition of the Yuva Dharma Sansad, following events in Kashi, Ayodhya, Mathura, Haridwar and Kanchipuram. The event will be held in Dwarka next year.