Savarkar’s Philosophy & Worldview, Part 10, Savarkar’s Five Philosophical Dimensions (3/6) Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar is often remembered for his unflinching advocacy of nationalism, but was also a man of profound philosophical depth and his philosophy encompassed much more than a call for political independence. In this third installment of our exploration of Savarkar’s five…
Savarkar’s coding of Hindutva; Metacode Rashtra, Part 4; Code Territory (3/6) The concept of Punyabhumi, or “sacred land”, is central to Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s definition of the Hindu Rashtra. While he acknowledges the geographical and territorial aspect of the nation (Pitribhu), he further elevates it by embedding a religious dimension, defining it as a “sacred…
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…