The Whirlwind

Tag: Realism

  • Savarkar’s Radical Vision for Social Reform

    Savarkar’s Radical Vision for Social Reform

    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…

  • Savarkar’s Realism: ‘Might is Right’

    Savarkar’s Realism: ‘Might is Right’

    Savarkar’s Philosophy & Worldview, Part 12; Savarkar’s Five Philosophical Dimensions (5/6) Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar embedded a profound sense of realism in his philosophy. Beyond mere pragmatism, his worldview was rooted in adaptability, acknowledging that no ideology, institution, or tradition is universally applicable across all times and circumstances. His understanding of human behavior was dynamic—what…

  • Savarkar and the Codeelement Pitribhu: Defining Territorial Boundaries

    Savarkar and the Codeelement Pitribhu: Defining Territorial Boundaries

    Savarkar’s Coding of Hindutva, Metacode Rashtra, Part 3; Code Territory (2/6) Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s ideological framework for Hindutva is deeply rooted in territorial delineation, a concept that is essential for political realism while seemingly contradictory to his broader worldview. His reflections on the nature of the Indian nation and its territorial boundaries stem from a…