Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is a social and cultural movement that has been growing in popularity since its inception in the twentieth century. The organization's influence has spread not only within India but also abroad. The RSS has inspired institutions and movements that have made a significant impact in social, cultural, educational, labor, developmental, political, and other fields. The RSS represents a corpus of thought and action firmly rooted in genuine nationalism and the age-old tradition of India. The organization has attracted vast numbers of adherents who have made social work their life's mission. The RSS's mission is to foster a national character that includes uncompromising devotion to the Motherland, discipline, self-restraint, courage, and heroism.