Tag: Religion
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Savarkar’s Philosophy & Worldview, Part 14 The Relationship Between Nation and Religion: Understanding Savarkar’s Perspective on Religious Conversions Religion and nationality have long been intertwined in the fabric of human societies, shaping identities, cultures, and political landscapes. Few thinkers have explored this relationship as provocatively as Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar who presented a unique perspective…
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Political Dimension of Hindutva, Part 10 Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar, a pivotal figure in the Indian independence movement and a proponent of Hindutva, offered a unique and controversial vision of democracy and governance for post-colonial India. His ideas, as encapsulated in his first draft constitution, reflect his belief in an India dominated by a unified…
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Savarkar’s Coding of Hindutva; Metacode Rashtra, Part 9; Code Mythos (2/20); Codeelement Hindu Pantheon When we think of Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar, we often picture the fiery nationalist, the revolutionary in exile, or the thinker behind the idea of Hindutva. But one of the most fascinating aspects of his thought is how he used myth…
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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.…