- Cultural Marxists and woke activists frame Hindu society as inherently oppressive, focusing on caste, patriarchy, and gender inequality to portray it as unjust.
- The deep state’s agenda, operating in concert with Cultural Marxism and wokeism, is to weaken national cultures to the point where global control becomes easier.
- The agenda begins by demoralizing societies—eroding traditional values, dismantling the family system, and promoting materialistic, individualistic values.
- The solution to counter these global ideological forces lies in a renewed commitment to Bharatiya values and a unified approach that strengthens Bharat’s cultural, spiritual, and moral foundations.
In his recent Vijay Dashami speech, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized the growing dangers posed by cultural Marxism, wokeism, and the deep state. He warned that these forces, originating from a single source, aim to weaken Bharat’s cultural foundations by infiltrating educational institutions, promoting division, and distancing society from its heritage. Bhagwat ji urged the global Hindu community to unite for self-protection, pointing to recent events in Bangladesh as a stark reminder of the threats faced by native cultures worldwide.
Cultural Marxism and Wokeism: A Global Assault on Tradition
Cultural Marxism is an intellectual movement that critiques societal norms, attacking structures like family, religion, and national identity. Originating from the Frankfurt School in the 1920s, it seeks to dismantle traditional values under the guise of promoting equality and justice. Wokeism, a contemporary extension, focuses on social justice issues such as race, gender, and identity. Both ideologies foster division within societies, eroding the cultural cohesion that binds communities. These movements are not confined to Bharat—they represent a broader, global challenge to cultural traditions across the world.
Deep State: Global Market Forces, Corporate Lobbies, and Corruption
The deep state, as explained in the speech, refers to an interconnected network of global market forces, corporate lobbies, and corrupt political entities. These actors work behind the scenes to promote a globalist agenda, undermining national sovereignty and imposing their vision of a homogenized, controlled world. The deep state attacks the cultural and moral fabric of societies, slowly dismantling native traditions, creating division, and sowing distrust in systems of law, governance, and cultural institutions. In Bharat, this threat is evident in how educational and media platforms are used to spread anti-traditional narratives.
A Single Source of Global Disruption
A central point in the speech was that cultural Marxism, wokeism, and the deep state stem from a single ideological source. These movements, deeply rooted in Abrahamic philosophical traditions, share the goal of deconstructing native cultures and traditions to create a globalized, materialist society. Whether through the rhetoric of economic class struggle, social justice activism, or corporate control, they all work toward the same end: the erosion of cultural identity and the imposition of a system that benefits a global elite.
Cultural Attack: The Strategy of Ideological Control
The first step of this global ideological onslaught is to undermine the cultural foundations of societies. In Bharat, cultural Marxists and woke activists frame Hindu society as inherently oppressive, focusing on caste, patriarchy, and gender inequality to portray it as unjust. This narrative distracts from the profound spiritual, philosophical, and cultural contributions of Hinduism, creating an environment where younger generations are distanced from their roots.
By infiltrating educational institutions and media, these ideologies spread their message, encouraging students and the public to critique, rather than appreciate their cultural traditions. This is not unique to Bharat—the same tactics are used globally, with native traditions and values coming under fire across various civilizations.
The Deep State’s Ultimate Goal: Cultural Erosion and Global Control
The deep state’s agenda, operating in concert with cultural Marxism and wokeism, is to weaken national cultures to the point where global control becomes easier. It begins by demoralizing societies—eroding traditional values, dismantling the family system, and promoting materialistic, individualistic values. This process leads to societal destabilization through division—whether along caste, gender, religious, or regional lines in Bharat, or similar divides in other cultures. Once a society is destabilized, it becomes ripe for external ideological dominance and economic exploitation.
The rise of identity politics in Bharat, the growing influence of socialist ideas, and the increasing emphasis on personal rights over collective duties all reflect this erosion of Bharatiya values. The youth, gravitating towards Westernization, are drawn away from the principles of community, family, and spirituality, which are core to Bharat’s cultural heritage.
The Myth of the Century: Communism vs. Capitalism
A deeper understanding of this cultural war reveals that the supposed conflict between communism and capitalism is a myth. Both ideologies originate from the same Abrahamic philosophical roots, promoting materialism and control, albeit through different means. Communism advocates for state control of the economy, while capitalism champions corporate dominance. However, neither system is aligned with the cultural or spiritual traditions of Bharat or other non-Abrahamic civilizations.
The real battle, therefore, is not between communists and capitalists but between globalist forces—the deep state, cultural Marxists, and woke activists—and nationalists who strive to protect their native cultures and traditions. This is a cultural war that threatens all civilizations, from Bharat to indigenous cultures worldwide, and it is driven by greed and a desire for global control by a powerful elite.
Impact on Bharat: A Direct Assault on Hindu Society
In Bharat, the effects of cultural Marxism, wokeism, and the deep state are increasingly visible. Hindu society, with its deep cultural roots and values, is under constant attack. The narrative of caste oppression, gender rights, and minority rights is weaponized to portray Bharat’s cultural and religious structures as backward and oppressive. Hindu organizations like the RSS are often depicted as reactionary forces, while movements related to gender rights and LGBTQ+ are framed as necessary tools for dismantling the traditional family system.
Identity politics, amplified by invoking historical figures like Ambedkar, Basava, Phule and Buddha, further fragments Hindu society along caste lines. Regional divisions, such as the North-South, and East conflict, are similarly exploited to weaken national unity. These tactics are part of the broader global strategy to divide and destabilize cultures, making them vulnerable to external control.
A Path Forward: Reclaiming Bharatiya Values and Unity
The solution to counter these global ideological forces lies in a renewed commitment to Bharatiya values. A unified approach that strengthens Bharat’s cultural, spiritual, and moral foundations. This involves reclaiming the space in academia, media, and the arts to promote the rich heritage and values that have defined Bharat for millennia.
- Academic and Research Initiatives: Bharat’s educational institutions must promote indigenous knowledge, spirituality, and philosophy, countering the cultural Marxist narrative that has taken root.
- Cultural Renaissance: A renewed focus on Bharatiya arts, literature, and traditions will help restore pride in Bharat’s cultural identity.
- Strengthening Family and Spiritual Institutions: Families and spiritual organizations play a crucial role in nurturing values and traditions. Strengthening these institutions will help protect the cultural fabric of Bharat.
- Networking and Leadership: It is essential to build a network of thinkers, leaders, and cultural activists who can articulate the importance of Bharatiya values in the modern world.
Conclusion: A Global Cultural Struggle for Survival
The real struggle of the 21st century is not a battle between communism and capitalism but a global cultural war between the deep state’s globalist forces and nationalists striving to preserve their native traditions. This struggle is playing out not only in Bharat but in cultures around the world. Mohan Bhagwat ji’s call for unity and a reaffirmation of Bharatiya values serve as a timely reminder that the fight to protect cultural identity is a universal one. By embracing and promoting its rich traditions, Bharat can resist the ideological threats of cultural Marxism, wokeism, and the deep state, ensuring that its cultural legacy endures for future generations.
(Dr. Niranjan B Poojar is a Faculty of Management in Gadag, Karnataka. Views expressed are the author’s own)
Aayush Pal 
Balaji Subramanian