(Ebook) RSS 360° - Demystifying Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh by Ratan Sharda ISBN 9789386950383, 9789386950406, 9386950383, 9386950405

(Ebook) RSS 360° - Demystifying Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh by Ratan Sharda ISBN 9789386950383, 9789386950406, 9386950383, 9386950405

This book is an attempt to open up the supposedly secret world of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) by someone with an insider's knowledge of the philosophy, organisational structure and workingof this huge cadre-based organisation. As a senior member who has managed various responsibilities in the RSS over the years, Ratan Sharda has achieved his intent ably in this book.It has long been acknowledged that the best way to know the RSS (or the National Volunteer Organisation) is to join it. Perhaps this is why there is very little literature on how the RSS functions. This vacuum has been skilfully filled by the author through his book, RSS 360º - Demystifying Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.There is generally a set format for writing about organisations, especially national level ones such as the RSS. Ratan Sharda has not, however, followed the beaten path. The intent behind his book is to lift the allegedveil of secrecy from the organisation. He presents a comprehensive view of the Sangh's philosophy, its workings and its humongous reach through various affiliate organisations across India, in a simple and easy flowing manner.Table of Contents -Half Title......Page 2Title Page......Page 3Copyright......Page 4In Praise of the Book......Page 5Foreword......Page 11Preface......Page 20Acknowledgements......Page 24Table of Contents......Page 26Editorial Notes......Page 28Prologue......Page 30I. Sangh’s Fight for Democracy During Emergency......Page 31II. Major Defining Moments in RSS History......Page 42Part I – THE SPIRIT......Page 61Extracts of RSS Constitution......Page 62III. What Defines India......Page 64IV. Need to Organise Hindus......Page 90V. Daily RSS Prayer and its Meaning......Page 117Part II – THE FORM......Page 120VI. Shakha......Page 121VII. Inculcating Values and Sense of Nationhood through Festivals......Page 138VIII. Supremacy of Mission Over Self......Page 144IX. Human Relations and Management Training......Page 149X. Organisational Structure......Page 163XI. Institution of Prachaarak......Page 171Part III – THE MANIFESTATION......Page 178Sister/Associate Organisations......Page 179Second Line of Command......Page 204Positive Force of Social Harmony......Page 211Duty Towards Society – Seva......Page 220Defending and Nurturing Hindu Faith......Page 230XIV. Current scenario......Page 236EPILOGUE......Page 242XV. The Ultimate Secret......Page 243XVI. Secretiveness of RSS and Media......Page 247References......Page 256Readings......Page 258ANNEXURE......Page 260Annexure I – Sarsanghchaalaks of RSS......Page 262Annexure II – 1942, Quite India Agitation and RSS......Page 272Annexure III – Background of Ban on RSS in 1948......Page 281Annexure IV – Exchanges Between RSS, Patel and Nehru......Page 290Annexure V – Satyagraha Against 1948 Ban and its Successful Culmination......Page 300About the Author......Page 314