Tag: Resistance
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Savarkar’s Coding of Hindutva; Metacode Rashtra, Part 7; Code Territory 6/6); Codeelement Des, Indivisibility of the Territory (2/3) For Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar, Nepal was far more than a neighboring state. Within his vision of an indivisible Hindu nation, Nepal held a place of central importance. Nepal as the Core of Hindu Rashtra Savarkar saw…
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Nepal has once again entered a moment of historic upheaval. What began as protests against a social media ban has exploded into a nationwide movement against corruption and political decay. The resignation of Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli and other members of his administration, the burning of government buildings, and the military’s presence on…
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Political Dimension of Hindutva, Part 6 The Concept of “Responsive Resistance” Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was deeply influenced by the idea of “Responsive Resistance,” a term coined by Bal Gangadhar Tilak. This concept proposed that Indian cooperation with British colonial rule should be directly proportional to the level of political reforms granted by the British. More…
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In the closing years of the 19th century, a sixteen-year-old Vinayak Damodar Savarkar ignited a spark of revolution by founding Mitra Mela in Nashik, Maharashtra. Conceived in 1899, the group was more than just a circle of friends—it was a secret society devoted to India’s absolute political independence from British rule. Inspired by Mazzini’s Young…
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Among the many revolutionary groups that contributed to India’s independence struggle, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s Varnasena—also known as the “Monkey Brigade”—stands out as a unique and lesser-known force. Comprising primarily of young boys and teenagers, this covert group played a vital supporting role in the anti-colonial resistance of the early 20th century. Mythology Meets Revolution Inspired…