Western Indologists such as Witzel cannot seem to accept the fact that Hindus now are reclaiming their own history.
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Antyeshti, women & patriarchy: breaking the myths around Hindu funeral rites
Antyeshti is a sacred duty performed by relatives for the departed to ensure a smooth journey once they leave their physical body.
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Hindu View of Christianity and Islam – Part 3
Prophetic religions believe that there is a special God who has a special people, and who is known only through their special intermediary.
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Sanatana Dharma Kshetra- Sustaining Deep-Rooted Traditions
Slokas and Stotras are a deeply meaningful part of Sanatana Dharma that need to practised diligently for optimum results.
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Hindu View of Christianity and Islam – Part 2
Image-breaking is a contribution of prophetic religions who have never reflected deeply on the difference between form and the formless, between what is material and what is spiritual.
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Hindu View of Christianity and Islam – Part 1
Abrahamic Gods cannot shed their jealousy and exclusive character as they continue to regard the Gods of other people as “abominations.”
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The fatuity of hubris: who art thou?
The identification with the ego in terms of accomplishments and possessions serves no real purpose.
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Is Savitri a Feminist or the Divine Power?
Savitri's devotion towards her husband Satyavan brings to light the deeper yogic meaning behind the story that now seems to have been lost.
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India: The land of traditions, not religions(Part 2)
Religion creates a configuration that creates western culture, a role that ritual plays in producing Indian culture.
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Monumental Jihad: Strategy to keep Bharat in ruins
Decades after independence, is it any wonder that heritage monuments of Hindu origin are still in ruins?