As the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) marks its centenary, its narrative is steeped in sewa (service), sangathan (organisation), and sacrifice. From humble beginnings in 1925 under Dr. Keshav Hedgewar, early swayamsevaks and pracharaks embraced the movement as a lifelong vow organizing communities, serving society, and enduring bans and opposition. Over decades, the RSS has expanded its presence: shakhas, affiliated organisations, and social initiatives now form a vast network rooted in citizen participation.

The centenary isn’t intended as mere celebration but renewal. Swayamsevaks are urged to penetrate deeper reaching every household, bridging divides, and collaborating in nation-building from the grassroots. The Sangh sees its mission as aligned with Bharat’s civilisational renewal, emphasising that its purpose and functioning must remain tied to India’s upliftment. Its survival through bans, challenges, and ideological debates underscores the resilience of its foundation in community support rather than power.

Now, the RSS aims to carry forward its legacy by reinforcing moral discipline, expanding social service, and deepening public engagement — hoping that the next century will witness an organization more rooted, more generous, and more attuned to India's evolving challenges.