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VHP Jamshedpur Celebrates 60th Foundation Day

Religious leaders and spiritual guides grace event at Michael John Auditorium The Vishva Hindu Parishad’s Jamshedpur chapter marked its 60th foundation day with a grand celebration attended by spiritual leaders. JAMSHEDPUR – The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) Jamshedpur Metropolitan branch celebrated its 60th foundation day with great enthusiasm at the Michael John Auditorium, guided by religious…

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[ad_1] Paromita Das GG News Bureau New Delhi, 16th October. In modern Bharat, the term “fascist” or “xenophobic” has become the go-to label for anyone aligning the country with its ancient Hindu culture. Islamists and leftists are quick to brand individuals as Hindu nationalists or extremists when they express pride in Bharat’s cultural heritage. Yet, a contradictory narrative emerges when these same groups unhesitatingly label Muslim-majority areas as “Muslim areas.” This duality is not only hypocritical but also raises deep concerns about the growing exclusionary discourse in these so-called “Muslim areas.” For years, incidents of aggression against Hindu festivals and processions—like Ram Navami, Hanuman Jayanti, Durga Puja, and Saraswati Puja—have highlighted a disturbing pattern of violence in specific localities. These events, often celebrated with great enthusiasm, have been met with stone-pelting, riots, and other forms of hostility in regions dominated by Muslim communities. The term “Muslim area” has come to represent an implicit “No-Go Zone” for Hindu religious processions, enforced by both violence on the ground and ideological cover provided by leftist and Islamist factions. The Creation of ‘No-Go Zones’ and Islamo-Leftist Manipulation The emergence of so-called “No-Go Zones” in Bharat is closely tied to the Islamo-leftist agenda. These zones are areas where Hindu traditions, processions, and religious celebrations are neither welcome nor tolerated, often leading to violent confrontations. In such instances, the provocations aren’t initiated by the Hindu community but by Islamist factions lying in wait for processions to cross into these “Muslim areas.” The violent response to these religious celebrations has become routine, with weapons like stones, petrol bombs, and even firearms being used to attack participants. What follows these attacks is equally alarming: the second faction of the Islamo-leftist ecosystem, responsible for reshaping the narrative, steps in. Through social media, opinion pieces, and various other platforms, they quickly shift the blame onto the Hindu community, portraying the victims of violence as the instigators. Terms like “provocation” are weaponized to justify the violence, often accusing the Hindu processions of inciting the mob through “loud music” or by crossing into “sensitive” areas. The use of “Muslim areas” as a justification for violence is a glaring contradiction—those who champion equality and secularism suddenly find it acceptable to segregate Bharat along religious lines when it serves their agenda. Two Case Studies: Nuh and Bahraich Violence Two recent incidents illustrate this disturbing pattern. Nuh Violence (July 31, 2023): The violence that erupted in Nuh, Haryana during the Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s (VHP) Brij Mandal Jalabhishek procession is a stark example of the Islamo-leftist strategy in action. The procession, organized in a predominantly Muslim area, was attacked by stone-pelters. The violence resulted in the deaths of two home guards and a Hindu devotee, along with injuries to police officers. However, instead of focusing on the instigators of the violence, the narrative quickly shifted to blame the Hindu community for entering a “Muslim area” and “provoking” the attack. This narrative gained traction despite overwhelming evidence that the violence was premeditated, with Islamist mobs armed and ready for confrontation. Yet, the Islamo-leftist media and intellectual ecosystem remained fixated on questioning why the Hindu procession entered the area in the first place, subtly justifying the violence. Bahraich Violence (October 13, 2023): In Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, during the Maa Durga immersion procession, a similar pattern unfolded. As the procession passed by a mosque, tensions escalated when local Islamists demanded the music accompanying the procession be stopped. The refusal led to stone-pelting, and in the ensuing chaos, bullets were fired at the procession. Tragically, a 22-year-old participant named Ram Gopal Mishra was shot and killed.

Following this incident, the Islamo-leftist faction again rushed to downplay the violence. Instead of condemning the attack on the procession, they attempted to justify the violence by accusing the Hindu community of “provocation,” a tactic often used to shift blame away from the aggressors. The Stark Hypocrisy of Islamo-Leftist Discourse At the heart of this debate is the blatant hypocrisy exhibited by the Islamo-leftist coalition. On the one hand, they justify violence against Hindu processions by claiming “provocation” and delineating certain regions as “Muslim areas.” On the other hand, when a Muslim individual is held accountable for criminal activity in Hindu-majority areas, the same voices are quick to decry intolerance and bigotry. This double standard is most evident when Hindu religious processions are disrupted by violent mobs, which the Islamo-leftist narrative excuses as reactions to provocation. In contrast, if a Muslim individual faces consequences for theft or assault, the discourse shifts to claims of religious persecution and systemic discrimination. The Role of the Police and Discriminatory Practices Bharat’s law enforcement also plays a role in enabling this environment. Time and again, the police’s inability or reluctance to take decisive action against Islamist agitators has only emboldened such behavior. Instead of addressing the root causes, the police often follow a pre-established, discriminatory standard operating procedure (SOP). This SOP typically involves pacifying the aggressors while stifling the voices of the Hindu community. By doing so, law enforcement indirectly reinforces the idea that Hindu religious activities are subject to the “permission” of Islamist factions in certain regions. This approach, rather than resolving communal tensions, serves to entrench the idea that “Muslim areas” exist as regions where Hindu cultural and religious rights are curtailed. Such a narrative not only undermines Bharat’s secular ethos but also marginalizes Hindus from exercising their legitimate rights in parts of their own country. Conclusion The rise of the “Muslim area” narrative, fueled by Islamists and leftists, poses a significant threat to Bharat’s social fabric. The selective outrage, whitewashing of violence, and manipulation of public perception through well-coordinated narratives reflect a broader agenda to marginalize Hindu cultural practices. This Islamo-leftist hypocrisy not only distorts the truth but also threatens to create further divisions within Bharatiya society. The labeling of certain areas as “Muslim areas” is not only hypocritical but also dangerous. Bharat is a secular nation, and no religious community should claim exclusive control over any geographical area. The very idea of communal “No-Go Zones” runs counter to the democratic principles enshrined in the Constitution. It is imperative that both law enforcement and the broader society stand against this trend, ensuring that all citizens, regardless of their faith, can celebrate their traditions and exercise their rights freely across the country. The Islamo-leftist narrative is a form of selective outrage designed to divide rather than unite. By addressing this hypocrisy head-on, Bharat can preserve its unity, diversity, and secular character while ensuring that no community is allowed to dictate terms that curtail the rights of others.   The post Exposing Hypocrisy, Defending Unity: No Room for Double Standards in a Secular Bharat appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Paromita Das GG News Bureau New Delhi, 16th October. In modern Bharat, the term “fascist” or “xenophobic” has become the go-to label for anyone aligning the country with its ancient Hindu culture. Islamists and leftists are quick to brand individuals as Hindu nationalists or extremists when they express pride in Bharat’s cultural heritage. Yet, a contradictory narrative emerges when these same groups unhesitatingly label Muslim-majority areas as “Muslim areas.” This duality is not only hypocritical but also raises deep concerns about the growing exclusionary discourse in these so-called “Muslim areas.” For years, incidents of aggression against Hindu festivals and processions—like Ram Navami, Hanuman Jayanti, Durga Puja, and Saraswati Puja—have highlighted a disturbing pattern of violence in specific localities. These events, often celebrated with great enthusiasm, have been met with stone-pelting, riots, and other forms of hostility in regions dominated by Muslim communities. The term “Muslim area” has come to represent an implicit “No-Go Zone” for Hindu religious processions, enforced by both violence on the ground and ideological cover provided by leftist and Islamist factions. The Creation of ‘No-Go Zones’ and Islamo-Leftist Manipulation The emergence of so-called “No-Go Zones” in Bharat is closely tied to the Islamo-leftist agenda. These zones are areas where Hindu traditions, processions, and religious celebrations are neither welcome nor tolerated, often leading to violent confrontations. In such instances, the provocations aren’t initiated by the Hindu community but by Islamist factions lying in wait for processions to cross into these “Muslim areas.” The violent response to these religious celebrations has become routine, with weapons like stones, petrol bombs, and even firearms being used to attack participants. What follows these attacks is equally alarming: the second faction of the Islamo-leftist ecosystem, responsible for reshaping the narrative, steps in. Through social media, opinion pieces, and various other platforms, they quickly shift the blame onto the Hindu community, portraying the victims of violence as the instigators. Terms like “provocation” are weaponized to justify the violence, often accusing the Hindu processions of inciting the mob through “loud music” or by crossing into “sensitive” areas. The use of “Muslim areas” as a justification for violence is a glaring contradiction—those who champion equality and secularism suddenly find it acceptable to segregate Bharat along religious lines when it serves their agenda. Two Case Studies: Nuh and Bahraich Violence Two recent incidents illustrate this disturbing pattern. Nuh Violence (July 31, 2023): The violence that erupted in Nuh, Haryana during the Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s (VHP) Brij Mandal Jalabhishek procession is a stark example of the Islamo-leftist strategy in action. The procession, organized in a predominantly Muslim area, was attacked by stone-pelters. The violence resulted in the deaths of two home guards and a Hindu devotee, along with injuries to police officers. However, instead of focusing on the instigators of the violence, the narrative quickly shifted to blame the Hindu community for entering a “Muslim area” and “provoking” the attack. This narrative gained traction despite overwhelming evidence that the violence was premeditated, with Islamist mobs armed and ready for confrontation. Yet, the Islamo-leftist media and intellectual ecosystem remained fixated on questioning why the Hindu procession entered the area in the first place, subtly justifying the violence. Bahraich Violence (October 13, 2023): In Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, during the Maa Durga immersion procession, a similar pattern unfolded. As the procession passed by a mosque, tensions escalated when local Islamists demanded the music accompanying the procession be stopped. The refusal led to stone-pelting, and in the ensuing chaos, bullets were fired at the procession. Tragically, a 22-year-old participant named Ram Gopal Mishra was shot and killed.

Following this incident, the Islamo-leftist faction again rushed to downplay the violence. Instead of condemning the attack on the procession, they attempted to justify the violence by accusing the Hindu community of “provocation,” a tactic often used to shift blame away from the aggressors. The Stark Hypocrisy of Islamo-Leftist Discourse At the heart of this debate is the blatant hypocrisy exhibited by the Islamo-leftist coalition. On the one hand, they justify violence against Hindu processions by claiming “provocation” and delineating certain regions as “Muslim areas.” On the other hand, when a Muslim individual is held accountable for criminal activity in Hindu-majority areas, the same voices are quick to decry intolerance and bigotry. This double standard is most evident when Hindu religious processions are disrupted by violent mobs, which the Islamo-leftist narrative excuses as reactions to provocation. In contrast, if a Muslim individual faces consequences for theft or assault, the discourse shifts to claims of religious persecution and systemic discrimination. The Role of the Police and Discriminatory Practices Bharat’s law enforcement also plays a role in enabling this environment. Time and again, the police’s inability or reluctance to take decisive action against Islamist agitators has only emboldened such behavior. Instead of addressing the root causes, the police often follow a pre-established, discriminatory standard operating procedure (SOP). This SOP typically involves pacifying the aggressors while stifling the voices of the Hindu community. By doing so, law enforcement indirectly reinforces the idea that Hindu religious activities are subject to the “permission” of Islamist factions in certain regions. This approach, rather than resolving communal tensions, serves to entrench the idea that “Muslim areas” exist as regions where Hindu cultural and religious rights are curtailed. Such a narrative not only undermines Bharat’s secular ethos but also marginalizes Hindus from exercising their legitimate rights in parts of their own country. Conclusion The rise of the “Muslim area” narrative, fueled by Islamists and leftists, poses a significant threat to Bharat’s social fabric. The selective outrage, whitewashing of violence, and manipulation of public perception through well-coordinated narratives reflect a broader agenda to marginalize Hindu cultural practices. This Islamo-leftist hypocrisy not only distorts the truth but also threatens to create further divisions within Bharatiya society. The labeling of certain areas as “Muslim areas” is not only hypocritical but also dangerous. Bharat is a secular nation, and no religious community should claim exclusive control over any geographical area. The very idea of communal “No-Go Zones” runs counter to the democratic principles enshrined in the Constitution. It is imperative that both law enforcement and the broader society stand against this trend, ensuring that all citizens, regardless of their faith, can celebrate their traditions and exercise their rights freely across the country. The Islamo-leftist narrative is a form of selective outrage designed to divide rather than unite. By addressing this hypocrisy head-on, Bharat can preserve its unity, diversity, and secular character while ensuring that no community is allowed to dictate terms that curtail the rights of others.   The post Exposing Hypocrisy, Defending Unity: No Room for Double Standards in a Secular Bharat appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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CURRENT ISSUES IN HINDUISM

Introduction

Hindus are pluralistic in their beliefs and accept the myriad means of worship and prayer available to human beings seeking spiritual enlightenment. Hindu minorities living in countries throughout South Asia and other parts of the world are subject to varying degrees of legal and institutional discrimination, restrictions on their religious freedom, social prejudice, violence, social persecution, and economic and political marginalization. Hindu women are especially vulnerable and face kidnappings and forced conversions in countries such as Bangladesh and Pakistan. In several countries where Hindus are minorities, non-state actors advance a discriminatory and exclusivist agenda, often with the tacit or explicit support of the state. Persecution by state and non-state actors alike has led a growing number of Hindus to flee their country of origin and live as refugees

Persecution for Support of Gender Equality and LGBTQ Rights

India has a dismal record with regards to the treatment of women, gays, lesbians, and transgender people, all of whom suffer social ostracization, legal persecution, and honor killings for their gender and sexuality.[6] The rise of Hindutva militant organizations like the BJP, RSS, VHP, and BD fuels a culture of violence in India that has exacerbated the situation for minorities in the country.[7] ASMT has been singled out for persecution by Hindutva elements for their progressive stance on LGBTQ rights and gender equality.

Temple Destruction

Centuries of Muslim invasion devastated India’s architectural heritage, particularly with respect to Hindu temples. Today, the largest Hindu temples are located in South India (Tirupathi, Madurai, Tanjore) or in the eastern state of Orissa. These regions remained outside Islamic rule for most of their history. Meanwhile, the traditional heartland of Hinduism in the Ganges river valley (modern Bihar and Uttar Pradesh) as well as Sindh and Punjab feature no major large Hindu temples, most of which were destroyed during the Muslim conquest of India from 1000–1300 C.E. Many of the historic temples of major Hindu sites at Ayodhya, Kannauj, Mathura, Multan, Vrindavan, Varanasi, Thanesar and Prayag no longer exist.

The desecration of Hindu temples continues till the present day. Sacred deities are stolen and smuggled out of India, temple lands are illegally occupied, and temple sculptures are destroyed and disfigured by the very government body in charge of the management and control of temples and their respective endowments. In fact the Madras High Court acknowledged the dismal state of Hindu temples in Tamil Nadu when it stated:

“Many temples constructed at least 1,500 years ago or much before the temples recognized by UNESCO are in ruins. Even the daily rituals are not performed. Some temples remain closed throughout the day with no one to even light the lamps.”

Out of hundreds of thousands of temples across 56 kingdoms, only a fraction remain in previously Hindu territory. The rest were systematically destroyed, looted and shut down in a campaign of ethnic cleansing. In places like Afghanistan Hindu temples have been virtually erased from the archaeological record.

Lack of Recognition of Religious and Minority Rights

The plight of Hindu minorities is particularly concerning as these vulnerable groups remain marginalized and subject to discrimination, violence, social prejudice and harassment. Hindu women are particularly vulnerable and targeted for kidnapping, rape and forced conversion. The most egregious and systematic violations human rights take place in former Hindu nations where Hindus are now minorities such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Pakistan. Serious human rights violations against Hindus have also been reported in Bhutan, Jammu and Kashmir, Fiji and Sri Lanka.

Nepalese Hindu Temple priests forced to leave Pashupatinath Temple where their lineage has served as temple priests for over 300 years

Nepal, the world’s last Hindu kingdom, fell to secularization in 2007 due to pressure from Maoist forces. The Maoist takeover has resulted in the destruction of temples, closing of Sanskrit schools and the loss of cultural and religious identity of Nepalese Hindus. The secular government has banned ancient Hindu monastic orders in cases such as the Pashupatinath temple where a 300 year old lineage of service by temple priests was broken with their forced expulsion.

Cultural and Linguistic Genocide

Linguistic genocide is a central aspect of cultural genocide. The UN 1948 International Convention for the Prevention and Punishment of The Crime of Genocide cites the following:

“Any deliberate act committed with intent to destroy the language, religion or culture of a national, racial or religious group on grounds of national or racial origin or religious belief, such as (1) Prohibiting the use of the language of the group in daily intercourse or in schools, or the printing and circulation of publications in the language of the group; and (2) Destroying or preventing the use of libraries, museums, schools, historical monuments, places of worship or other cultural institutions and objects of the group.”

Sanskrit is one of the world’s most ancient and complex languages. The Sanskrit language was termed as Deva-Vani, or language of the Gods. The term ‘Sanskrit’ is derived from the conjoining of the prefix ‘Sam’ meaning ‘samyak’ which indicates ‘entirely’, and ‘krit’ that indicates ‘done’. Thus, the name indicates perfectly or entirely done in terms of communication, reading, hearing, and the use of vocabulary to transcend and express an emotion. An extraordinarily complex language with a vast vocabulary, it is still widely used today in the reading of sacred texts and hymns.

Islamic and British Invaders destroyed the ancient Gurukul education system thereby removing the oral tradition of the Guru-disciple relationship and preventing the widespread transmission of Sanskrit across the Hindu population, Sanskrit slowly morphed into a language spoken only by limited linguistic scholars and historians. Generations of Hindus were robbed the opportunity of learning directly about their cultural identity, poetry, science and religious scriptures and were instead forced to rely on sanitized English translations that often served to enforce colonial narratives. Rather than learn their indigenous language, Hindus were instead compelled to undergo an English education to better conform to British rule. Sanskrit and the Gurukul system of education continue to be suppressed in modern India.

In addition, the destruction of libraries, ancient universities and ancient manuscripts on science, vedic mathematics, ayurveda and astronomy contributed greatly to the linguistic genocide of the Hindu people. One such example was the throne of knowledge, Nalanda university and temple complex.

Nalanda University was the ancient center of higher learning, located in Bihar (in the ancient kingdom of Magadha), is India’s second oldest university after Takshila. Spread over an area of 14 hectares and accommodating 10,000 students, it was a principal seat of learning from fifth century CE until the Turkish invasion of 1193, attracting students from as far as Tibet, China, Greece, and Persia. According to accounts by pilgrim monks from East Asia and other historians, the curriculum in Nalanda University included study of the Vedas, mathematics, logic, Sanskrit grammar, medicine and more subjects in every field of learning. The great library of Nalanda University was so vast that it is reported to have housed more than 9 million manuscripts.

Nalanda university temple complex before excavations

Nalanda was ransacked and destroyed by Turkish Muslim invaders, under Bakhtiyar Khilji in 1193 AD. The library burned for three months after the invaders set fire to the buildings. The Muslim invaders ransacked and destroyed the monasteries and massacred all Hindu monks, teachers and students. Nalanda is but one example of Hindu art, history, literature and spiritual teachings being put to the flame in an exercise of linguistic genocide and book burning on a scale without historical parallel.

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