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This section contains the complete archive of The Whirlwind is a blog dedicated to the life, thought, and influence of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Each entry explores aspects of his political action, philosophical thinking, social reform efforts, historical interpretations, and cultural legacy. The blog aims to offer critical insights into Savarkar’s role in shaping modern Indian political and ideological discourse.
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Savarkar vs. Orthodoxy: Battle for Reform
Read more: Savarkar vs. Orthodoxy: Battle for ReformVinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar, a revolutionary thinker and social reformer, played a crucial role in challenging the rigid traditions of Hindu society. During his time in Ratnagiri, he maintained close contact with people from all sections of society and received widespread support—except from one particular group: the Hindu orthodox traditionalists. His relationship with them was…
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Savarkar’s Arrest in London
Read more: Savarkar’s Arrest in LondonOn Sunday, 13 March 1910, Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar’s revolutionary mission in Europe met a dramatic turning point. That evening, as he arrived by train from Newhaven (via Paris) at Victoria Station in London, he was arrested by officers of the Metropolitan Police under charges of sedition, conspiracy, and waging war against the British Crown.…
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Savarkar on State-Led Capital Growth
Read more: Savarkar on State-Led Capital GrowthEconomic Dimension of Hindutva, Part 8; Savarkar’s Economic Principles (4/13) The economic trajectory of a nation is often shaped by its government’s role in capital accumulation and investment direction. In colonial India, where capital largely remained in private hands, Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar saw an essential role for the state in fostering national industries. He…
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Savarkar’s Intermezzo in Paris
Read more: Savarkar’s Intermezzo in ParisVinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar’s time in Paris (1909–1910) marked a decisive chapter in his revolutionary journey. It was a period of exile, reflection, and renewed determination, shaped by both personal hardship and the escalating storm of the Indian independence struggle. A Period of Strain and Loss The latter part of 1909 was fraught with turmoil…
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Savarkar’s Pan-Hindu Ganesh Utsav
Read more: Savarkar’s Pan-Hindu Ganesh UtsavWhen we think of Ganesh Chaturthi (Ganeshotsava), the name of Bal Gangadhar (Lokmanya) Tilak often comes first. In the 1890s, Tilak had transformed a private household ritual into a public celebration — a powerful tool for awakening nationalist spirit and resisting colonial rule. But three decades later, in 1925, another revolutionary, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar (Veer…
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Savarkar: Faith, Reason, and Nation
Read more: Savarkar: Faith, Reason, and NationWhen we think of the modern Ganesh Chaturthi festival (Ganeshotsava), one name inevitably comes to mind: Bal Gangadhar (Lokmanya) Tilak, who in the 1890s transformed it from a private household ritual into a public celebration of unity and resistance against colonial rule. But what about Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar? Despite organizing a Pan-Hindu Ganesh Utsav…
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Savarkar’s Arrival in London, 1906
Read more: Savarkar’s Arrival in London, 1906On 9 June 1906, Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar departed Bombay aboard the S.S. Persia, embarking on a voyage that would decisively shape both his intellectual trajectory and his role in the Indian nationalist movement. While framed outwardly as a student’s pursuit of legal studies in England, the journey was imbued with deeper significance: it marked…
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Utilitarianism in Savarkar’s Thinking
Read more: Utilitarianism in Savarkar’s ThinkingSavarkar’s Philosophy & Worldview, Part 8, Savarkar’s Five Philosophical Dimensions (1/6) Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar, a prominent Indian nationalist, philosopher, and social reformer, was known for his unique approach to philosophy, which blended Western ideas with the Indian context. Savarkar’s intellectual framework drew from various philosophical traditions, and one of the most prominent among them…
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Into the Enemy’s Camp: Savarkar’s Voyage
Read more: Into the Enemy’s Camp: Savarkar’s VoyageOn 9 June 1906, Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar embarked from Bombay aboard the steamer S.S. Persia. While the immediate purpose of this journey was formally described as pursuing higher studies in England, its deeper significance lay elsewhere. For Savarkar, this was not merely a student’s sojourn abroad but a deliberate and strategic entry into the…
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Savarkar: Federalism vs Centralized India
Read more: Savarkar: Federalism vs Centralized IndiaPolitical Dimension of Hindutva, Part 9 In Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar’s view, the challenge of preventing particularistic interests has been one of the most significant hurdles both in the struggle for independence and in shaping the post-colonial Indian state. Movements like the Andhra Movement or the alignment of Bengal’s independence struggle with regional interests highlight…