M. S. Golwalkar, born on February nineteenth, nineteen oh six, was a prominent Indian religious leader and writer, best known for his influential role in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). As the second Sarsanghchalak, or Chief, of the organization, he played a pivotal role in shaping the ideology of Hindutva, which advocates for a Hindu-centric nation.
Golwalkar is widely recognized for introducing the concept of the Hindu Rashtra, or Hindu Nation, a theocratic state that laid the groundwork for the idea of Akhand Bharat, or undivided India. His thoughts and writings have made him one of the earliest and most significant Hindu nationalist thinkers in India, garnering a dedicated following among his supporters.
Among his notable works, Golwalkar authored the book 'We or Our Nationhood Defined' in nineteen thirty-nine, which articulates his vision for the nation. Additionally, 'Bunch of Thoughts,' published in nineteen sixty, is a compilation of his speeches that further elucidate his beliefs and ideologies.