Surya Devta once again rises up in his abode at the Konark Sun Temple.
Tag: conversion
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Memoirs of a Kondh in Konark – Part 2
The idea of severing ties with their ancient culture seems to have easily for those who have converted, now leading a life bereft of any roots.
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Sufi Syed Ali Hamadani in Kashmir
A heavy price was paid by the indigenous people and culture with the advent of Sufi Syed Ali Hamadani who is ironically honoured as the “Apostle of Kashmir”.
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Islamic Expansion through Jihãd: The Evidence of the Sunnah
Jihãd is the supreme instrument for propagating Islam and its spread by peaceful means has always remained secondary.
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The Patron Saint of Indigenisation
Roberto de Nobili with typical missionary zeal launched his "Madurai Mission" at a time when the Portuguese were on a conversion spree post their conquest of Goa.
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The farrago of false equivalence
Equating Hindu dharma with proselytizing religions has been the bane of Hindu society.
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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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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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Catholic Ashrams: Adopting and Adapting Hindu Dharma
Instead of outright denouncement of the native Hindu culture, missionaries have adopted the tactic of inculturation to help get converts.
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Sarva Dharma Samabhava
The slogan of all religions being equal is a gross misrepresentation as their inherent aspirations differ greatly.