Tag: HinduSanghatan
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Savarkar’s Struggle Against Untouchability, Part I Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar is often celebrated as one of India’s most fearless revolutionaries and intellectual architects of national liberation. Yet, beyond his political vision and militant struggle for independence, there lies another profound dimension of his legacy – his fight against untouchability. During his years of confinement in…
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The meeting between M.K. (Mahatma) Gandhi and Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar in Ratnagiri in 1927 was one of those rare encounters in Indian history where two towering, yet ideologically opposed, figures came face to face. Though often overlooked, this event offers a unique window into the clash of philosophies that would shape the future of…
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Political Dimension of Hindutva, Part 10 Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar, a pivotal figure in the Indian independence movement and a proponent of Hindutva, offered a unique and controversial vision of democracy and governance for post-colonial India. His ideas, as encapsulated in his first draft constitution, reflect his belief in an India dominated by a unified…
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Every year, on 28 September, India remembers the birth of Bhagat Singh (1907–1931), one of the most iconic revolutionaries of the freedom movement. His fiery courage, intellectual depth, and ultimate sacrifice at the age of just 23 continue to inspire generations. On such an occasion, it is worth revisiting not only Bhagat Singh’s own ideas…
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The caste system has long been a defining yet contentious element of Hindu society. Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar, a fierce nationalist and reformist, saw this system not just as a social hierarchy but as a significant barrier to Hindu unity and nation-building. His critique of caste-based social ostracism stemmed from his conviction that it weakened…
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When Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar arrived in London in 1906, he stepped into a diverse Indian student community. Some of them were already politically conscious but not yet revolutionary. Another major part of the Indian students, which were actually the majority, prided themselves on being more English in their make-up and mind than Englishmen themselves.…
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Savarkar’s Coding of Hindutva; Metacode Rashtra, Part 9; Code Mythos (2/20); Codeelement Hindu Pantheon When we think of Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar, we often picture the fiery nationalist, the revolutionary in exile, or the thinker behind the idea of Hindutva. But one of the most fascinating aspects of his thought is how he used myth…
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Savarkar’s Coding of Hindutva; Metacode Rashtra, Part 8; Code Mythos (1/20) When we hear the word myth today, we often think of stories that are not meant to be taken literally—legends with little claim to truth. Yet myths can do far more than entertain: they can inspire fascination, bind people together, and create a sense…
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Savarkar’s Philosophy & Worldview, Part 11; Savarkar’s Five Philosophical Dimensions (4/6) Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar is often remembered for his contributions to India’s independence movement, for his activism, historical writings, and bold ideas. Among his many dimensions, his pragmatism stands out as a defining feature of his approach to social, political, and cultural challenges. Savarkar’s…
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Savarkar’s Coding of Hindutva; Metacode Rashtra, Part 7; Code Territory 6/6); Codeelement Des, Indivisibility of the Territory (2/3) For Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar, Nepal was far more than a neighboring state. Within his vision of an indivisible Hindu nation, Nepal held a place of central importance. Nepal as the Core of Hindu Rashtra Savarkar saw…