Tag: Hindustan
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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…
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Every year, 7 September is observed as Vande Mataram Day, commemorating the pivotal role of this iconic song in India’s struggle for independence. The date recalls the decision of the Indian National Congress (INC) in 1905 to adopt Vande Mataram at the height of the Swadeshi Movement against the Partition of Bengal. More than a…
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Economic Dimension of Hindutva, Part 9; Savarkar’s Economic Principles (5/13) The balance between labor and capital has long been a subject of debate in economic and political thought. Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar, known for his nationalist and revolutionary ideas, also put forward an economic perspective that sought to harmonize the interests of labor and capital…
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Religious Tradition and Political Struggle Traditional Roots of the Festival Anant Chaturdashi, observed on the 14th day of the bright fortnight of Bhadrapada (August–September), is one of India’s important Hindu festivals. Traditionally dedicated to Lord Vishnu as the infinite (Anant) sustainer of the universe, it revolves around the tying of the sacred Anant Sutra –…
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On 1 July 1910, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was removed from Brixton Prison under the heaviest of guards. His fate had been sealed: the British authorities had resolved to send him back to India to face trial in connection with revolutionary activities and the Nasik Conspiracy Case. For this purpose, he was placed aboard the French…
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Savarkar’s Coding of Hindutva; Metacode Rashtra, Part 6; Code Territorium (5/6); Codeelement Des, Indivisibility of the Territory (2/3) When Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar spoke of the indivisibility of India, or Hindustan, he did not confine himself to the boundaries of the subcontinent as drawn by colonial rulers. Instead, he developed the far-reaching idea of ‘Greater…
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The dramatic London chapter of Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar’s life reached a decisive turning point in March 1910. On Sunday, 13 March 1910, Savarkar was arrested at Victoria Station while waiting for a train. For months, the British authorities had been keeping him under close surveillance, suspecting his involvement in revolutionary networks that had sprung…
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Vinayak 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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On 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.…