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  • Savarkar’s Notion of Just, Relative Violence

    Savarkar’s Notion of Just, Relative Violence

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    Political Dimension of Hindutva, Part 12 Introduction – Savarkar’s Radical Philosophy of Resistance Few statements in modern Indian political thought are as provocative as Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar’s declaration that relative non-violence is a virtue, absolute non-violence a crime. This concise yet explosive maxim captures the essence of Savarkar’s departure from the dominant ‘Gandhian ethos’…

  • Savarkar on Humanism and Universalism

    Savarkar on Humanism and Universalism

    Savarkar’s Philosophy & Worldview, Part 10, Savarkar’s Five Philosophical Dimensions (3/6) Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar is often remembered for his unflinching advocacy of nationalism, but was also a man of profound philosophical depth and his philosophy encompassed much more than a call for political independence. In this third installment of our exploration of Savarkar’s five…

  • Savarkar’s Arrest in London

    Savarkar’s Arrest in London

    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.…

  • The Importance of Social Reforms in Savarkar’s Life and Work

    The Importance of Social Reforms in Savarkar’s Life and Work

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    Social-Reformist Dimension of Hindutva, Part 3 Savarkar: The Social Reformer Who Saw Beyond Political Independence Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar was more than just a political figure. He was a profound social reformer who understood the intrinsic link between social transformation and lasting political freedom. While his political contributions are widely recognized, his insights into the…