Noting the sacrifices made by RSS founder Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, who established the Hindutva organisation in Nagpur in 1925, Bhagwat recalled that Sangh volunteers began their journey of achieving the mission given to them amid numerous adversities and challenges.

There was no certainty that their work would yield positive results, observed the RSS leader, referring to early months and years of the Sangh.

"They (Sangh volunteers) sowed the seeds of success and paved the path for transformation by dedicating their lives. Our gratitude must remain with them," he added.

Narrating an anecdote to the gathering, the RSS chief said he was once told the Sangh arrived 30 years late.

"I responded by saying we did not arrive late. Instead, you started listening to us late," Bhagwat stated.

When the Sangh speaks about the strength of dialogue and collective work, it refers to the entire society, he affirmed.

"Our foundation lies in unity through diversity. We must walk together, and for that, Dharma is essential. In India, all philosophies originate from a single source. Because everything is interconnected, (and) we must move ahead in harmony," Bhagwat asserted.