Tag: Manusmriti


  • Savarkar: Burning Manusmriti, Fighting Untouchability

    The fight against untouchability has been a cornerstone of India’s social and political reform movements, and one of the most significant contributors to this cause was Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar. Among the most symbolic actions taken by him in this struggle was the public burning of the Manusmriti, an event that not only captured public…

  • Savarkar’s Agnosticism – Religion as a Political Strategy

    Savarkar’s Philosophy & Worldview, Part 4; Savarkar’s Agnosticism (1/4) Vinayak Damodar Savarkar remains one of the most complex figures in Indian history. Often remembered for his nationalist ideology, his views on religion were equally nuanced and thought-provoking. Neither a conventional religious man nor a staunch atheist, Savarkar’s approach to religion was one of rational scrutiny.…