Tag: Political Pragmatism
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Savarkar’s Struggle Against Untouchability, Part II Among the many aspects of Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar’s reformist thought, his campaign against untouchability stands out as a crucial yet often neglected chapter. During his confinement in Ratnagiri, Savarkar directed his intellectual and organisational energy toward addressing what he regarded as one of the gravest internal weaknesses of…
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Savarkar’s Philosophy & Worldview, Part 13, Savarkar’s Five Philosophical Dimensions (6/6) In the sixth installment of our exploration of Veer Savarkar’s philosophical foundations, we delve into the core principles that shaped his vision for a reformed and progressive society. Savarkar’s philosophy was a unique blend of classical Indian thought, Western political and social ideas, and…
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Political Dimension of Hindutva, Part 3 One of the most defining aspects of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s political and social thought is his categorical rejection of rigid, doctrinal frameworks – whether political or religious (Savarkar 1941:50ff; 1999:52). He distances himself from any ideology or movement that is characterized by the suffix “isms”, believing that such rigid…