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Why Africa Is Accepting Hinduism

Ever wondered why Africa has embarked upon the realm of Hinduism? Why is Africa embracing Hinduism? In Ghana, vibrant Indian-style weddings have become a cherished tradition, while in Kenya, worship of Hindu deities is a thriving practice. But here's the twist – is this merely an influence, or is there a deeper story waiting to be unveiled?

In an interview, The African leader Benny Tillman told why he chose Hinduism

Let's first explore its origins and the intriguing journey that has led this ancient spiritual tradition to find a new home on the African continent.

The origins of the Hindu presence in modern Africa have sparked ongoing debates among scholars. One perspective suggests that Indians initially came to modern South Africa as indentured servants for the British Empire during the colonial era. Another viewpoint asserts that Indians arrived in the range of 500-900 AD, which coincided with the arrival of Islamic traders. Contrarily, a third viewpoint proposes that Hindus might have reached the region as early as the 1st millennium BC, or even earlier. This particular perspective relies on indirect evidence from linguistics, literature, and advancements in gold mining technology in contrast to the substantial archaeological and historical evidence supporting the first two viewpoints.

Numerous ancient Indian texts delve into the realms of shipping and trade. Within Kautiliya's Arthashastra, there exists a dedicated chapter discussing these matters. Notably, it introduces the role of a government official known as the "navadhyaksha" or minister of shipping. This official held responsibilities encompassing the apprehension and prosecution of pirates, administration of seaports, and the collection of customs duties. Historical work conducted by Wilfred Schoff contributes evidence of a network of active trading ports lining the eastern and western coasts of India as early as the 1st century BC. Although historical records substantiate the presence of Hindu traders and merchants in regions like Mozambique and the Swahili coast (Tanzania, Kenya), it's worth noting that archaeological findings have yet to uncover evidence of maritime or trading activities in ancient times. This includes the absence of evidence regarding trade conducted by Indian Hindus along the shores of modern-day South Africa.

[andrewtheprophet]

The Problematic Chinese Nuclear Horn

The Problematic Chinese Nuclear Horn

New Challenges are Emerging in China

Long before prominent European realist thinkers such as Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli emerged, Kautiliya in his famous work Arashastra, argued that a conqueror shall always seek to add to his own power and increase his own happiness. For modern realist scholars, too, power is a means to survive in the brutal arena of international politics.

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