The Indian state refuses to recognize Hindus as the varied trees of the same forest and instead considers them worth protecting only if they conform like the uniform vegetation in a small grove or a garden.
Author: Raghu Bhaskaran (Raghu Bhaskaran)
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The Criminology of Religious Ideologies
In criminology, ‘Means, Motive and Opportunity’ are the three things that are sought while investigating any crime. It is useful to apply the same measures when studying the history of religions.
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The Good thief/Bad thief dissonance of Shashi Tharoor
The strange rationalisation by Shashi Tharoor of defending Islamic colonialism while criticising British colonialism is an exercise in fallacy.
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Da'wah, Discipline vs Dharma
The essence behind their teachings makes Abrahamic religions resort to violence leaving no room for contextuality or sensitivity.
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Am I still a Hindu?
What makes me a Hindu in daily life and in practice beyond ethnicity, legality, philosophy?
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Casus Belli – A comparison
A common misconception is the inherent motive behind Dharmic and Abrahamic religions increasing their influence beyond their domain.
by Raghu Bhaskaran
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Ekachakrapura – The Secular Liberal Society
The Mahabharata, as well as the Hitopadesha, both depict how secular liberal societies fail to address the challenge of intransigent and invasive dogmas.
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A Tale of Two Resurrections
Ilayaraja's view on the resurrection of Jesus Christ compared to his beloved Ramana Maharshi has sparked debate.
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The Beautiful Tree and Putana’s milk
A brief view of the history of education in India, the impact of Christian education and the attitudes that it inculcates.
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Dharma of Diet
What is the dharma of diet and how should the diets of Rama or other legendary avataras, devatas be considered and applied today?