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The Unity of Indic Religions (II) – Jainism: Apart From and Yet Part of Sanatana Dharma
Analyses

The Unity of Indic Religions (II) – Jainism: Apart From and Yet Part of Sanatana Dharma

Virendra Parekh- July 24, 2021

Attempts are made sometimes to present Jainism as a revolt of the fair-minded Kshatriya against the clever, unscrupulous Brahmin. However, if at all there was ... Read More

Hinduism: Issues and discrimination
Archives, Commentaries

Hinduism: Issues and discrimination

Manoj Garg- May 19, 2018

Government selectively only interferes in temples (of Hindus, Buddhists and Jains) and second, it is doing so despite no such constitutional provisions. Government has right ... Read More

A Daoist Interpretation of Gandhian Thought and Dharma
Archives, Indology

A Daoist Interpretation of Gandhian Thought and Dharma

Kiran Varanasi- February 20, 2018

Gandhi would be considered as a person with great Daoist potential, which was although under-developed in certain aspects. He would not be considered a Daoist ... Read More

History, Textbooks and Distortion
Archives, Identity (Distortion & Appropriation)

History, Textbooks and Distortion

Dr. Rangan Ramakrishnan- April 12, 2017

In our history text books Hinduism is portrayed as full of superstition, caste system and costly rituals. Read More

Genius of the Jains
Archives, Indology

Genius of the Jains

Dr. Raja Ram Mohan Roy- March 10, 2017

It is a pity that Indian history books don’t teach about the outstanding achievements of the Jains on mathematical and scientific knowledge. Read More