The Whirlwind

Tag: SocialOstracism

  • Savarkar and the Politics of Conversion

    Savarkar and the Politics of Conversion

    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…

  • Savarkar’s Fight Against Social Ostracism

    Savarkar’s Fight Against Social Ostracism

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    The caste system has long been a defining yet contentious element of Hindu society. Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar, a fierce nationalist and reformist, saw this system not just as a social hierarchy but as a significant barrier to Hindu unity and nation-building. His critique of caste-based social ostracism stemmed from his conviction that it weakened…