North Korea launched its most advanced monster missile yet. China is readying its 'mysterious' amphibious ship. Russia is advancing in Ukraine while losing men. America goes to poll and civil uncertainty. Global economy is on the brink. What is coming? Let's game plan it.
Diwali or Deepawali is not just a "festival of lights". It cannot and should not be reduced to facetious symbolism. It has Dharmic and spiritual context and underpinning, which must be remembered and emphasized.
Current American establishment's quest for control and "teaching countries lessons" is pushing the geostrategic chessboard in a certain direction. The resultant Indo-China rapprochement may be a watershed moment in this century. A detailed analysis.
Unveiling the Truth: How Western Dichotomies Misinterpret and Distort the Essence of Dharma
Exploring how Western frameworks impose misleading dichotomies on Dharmic traditions, distorting their true essence of self-realization and experiential wisdom in favor of Western cultural dominance.
In his lecture at India House in Houston on December 13, 2014, Rajiv Malhotra delves into the nuanced concept of "Western Dichotomies towards Dharma," offering a critical examination of how Western thought systems often misinterpret and oversimplify Dharmic traditions.
Mr. Malhotra argues that Western intellectual frameworks tend to impose rigid dichotomies—such as good versus evil, faith versus reason, and secular versus sacred—that are incongruent with the fluid and integrative nature of Dharma. According to him, these dichotomies stem from a deep-rooted agenda within Western scholarship aimed at promoting Western universalism and asserting cultural dominance over non-Western civilizations.
Mr. Malhotra contends that this imposition distorts the true essence of Dharma, which is not bound by binary oppositions but is instead rooted in a holistic worldview that emphasizes the interconnectedness of all aspects of life.
He points out that Dharma traditions prioritize self-realization, personal experience, and inner transformation, offering a spiritual path that is inclusive and adaptable. This stands in stark contrast to the Western emphasis on historical revelations, dogmatic beliefs, and the linear progression of religious thought. By highlighting these differences, Rajiv Malhotra urges his audience to recognize and resist the subtle forms of cultural imperialism embedded in the Western approach to understanding and interpreting non-Western philosophies like Dharma.
Why do seemingly normal people commit atrocities and genocides? More importantly, why do millions other go along with these crimes as participants? We explore the Perpetration-Induced Trauma and its impact on the societies.
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The Kerala Story has unmasked a criminal enterprise of Grooming 'Love' Jihad factories. It is imperative to first acknowledge a crime at the intersection of women trafficking and terrorism is happening. Then to prosecute it.
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