Mahavir Basti to Be Developed on the Basis of the Five Pledges
Udaipur: A review meeting of the Hindu Conference held at Gavari Chowk was organized at the Shri Ganesh Temple Hall, Maharana Pratap Colony, Sector 13. The meeting was attended by basti priests Ganesh, Champalal, Madan Audichya, Kamlesh, and Gopal, along with special contributors to the conference including Shri Bhanuprakash Dahima, Narendra Paliwal, Jayshankar Rai, Chandra Mandawat, Uchhavalal Rajawat, representatives of Nagda and the Sindhi Seva Samiti, Om Menaria, and social worker Manvi Rajput. All the invitees present were felicitated on the occasion.
At the beginning of the meeting, Shri Sundarlal Mandawat thanked the workers and residents of the basti for making the conference successful and appealed to them to continue working consistently for Hindu unity.
It was emphasized that for a developed India, it is also essential for Mahavir Basti to be developed. A unanimous decision was taken to develop the basti on the basis of five guiding principles (Panch Sutras). Social worker Narendra explained that India’s rapid development is possible through social harmony, promotion of the spirit of *Swadeshi*, family awareness, environmental protection, and adherence to civic duties.
Explaining social harmony, he stated that caste-based discrimination must not only be avoided in conduct but also removed from the mind, and the feeling of “Hindu unity” should be deeply ingrained so that society can work collectively towards a developed India.
Referring to the concept of *Swadeshi*, it was stated that since the time of Mahatma Gandhi, Indians have been encouraged to use indigenous products. In the present context, there is a need to use products manufactured by Indian companies so that profits do not flow abroad, thereby helping reduce the country’s economic burden. The spirit of *Swadeshi* should not be limited to goods alone but should extend to language and attire as well. Local dialects and the Hindi language should be respected and used in daily life.
It was also stated that foreign clothing is often not suitable for the Indian climate, which can lead not only to physical discomfort but also hinder the creation of a healthy society. Therefore, the use of traditional Indian attire on Hindu festivals was encouraged.
Speaking on environmental protection, it was emphasized that safeguarding the environment is the duty of every individual. Reducing the use of plastic, maintaining cleanliness in the basti, keeping water sources clean, nurturing trees, and preserving greenery are essential responsibilities. If air, water, land, and the environment become polluted, the well-being of humanity will be at risk. Hence, environmental consciousness must be developed among all.
On civic responsibility, it was highlighted that every individual must follow social rules and regulations such as traffic norms, paying taxes, and using electricity responsibly. Government institutions such as the police, taxation departments, electricity and road safety authorities function for the maintenance of society, and citizens must cooperate with them. Without civic sense, society faces disorder, insecurity, and confusion, which can give rise to anti-national and anti-social elements. Therefore, every citizen must reflect on and fulfill their civic duties toward society.
While discussing family awareness (*Kutumb Prabodhan*), it was stated that thousands of years of Indian history, life experience, and research have shown that a person’s overall development—education, health, economic progress, social influence, quality of life, and even national progress—depends on the strength of the family system. The weakening of family values, influenced by excessive Western culture, has led to various social challenges.
Examples were cited from major cities such as Kota, Bengaluru, Pune, Patna, Chandigarh, and Chennai, where students and working youth living away from their families often face depression and social problems. These regions also report higher instances of delayed marriages, delayed parenthood, and emerging issues such as live-in relationships. Strengthening the family system was described as essential for the well-being of individuals, society, and the nation.
By consensus, it was resolved that by establishing and implementing these five guiding principles in Mahavir Basti, efforts would be made to contribute toward building a prosperous and developed India.
Coordinator Shri Manohar Singh Rathore expressed pride in the dedication shown by all volunteers in making the program successful and appealed for the cooperation of all residents in future events such as Maharana Pratap Jayanti, Mahavir Jayanti, Shri Jhulelal Jayanti, Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, and other community programs.
The stage proceedings were conducted by Shri Akhilesh Bansal.
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