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A Purana for Muslims
If this topic interests you, do read about it in the writings of Vasudha Narayanan who is Distinguished Professor, Department of Religion, University of Florida…
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The mythology of one god is what we call religion
The interpreter of mythology explains the importance of pluralism and diversity…
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Why do Hindus prefer birth anniversaries to death anniversaries?
In Hinduism, memory of death prevents progress, wisdom and liberation…
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Is the Hindu thread ceremony same as baptism?
What then is the thread ceremony? It depends on who you ask…
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Itihasa is not fantasy
Itihasa is not fantasy; it is not history either at least not in Sanskrit…
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Did arrival of Muslim invaders a thousand years ago destroy Hindu culture?
Published on 31st May, 2017, on www.dailyo.in . The arrival of Muslim invaders a thousand years ago dramatically transformed the Hindu culture. Like in any invasion, there was destruction, mayhem and trauma. Hindu Kush in Afghanistan literally means ‘killer of Hindu (slaves)’ during early phase of this invasion and the ruins of Vijayanagara by a…
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Is One Belt, One Road the Chinese ashwamedha?
How China’s mythology influences its politics…
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Evangelism, Crusades, Inquisition
Evangelism, Crusades and Inquisition are three terms that come to us from Christian history…
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Historians too should share the blame for the rise of religious radicalism
It is easy to blame radical politicians and religious leaders for igniting the spark. But let’s not forget those who fuel the fire…
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The start date of my religion
Every religion believes that it originates from the dawn of time…
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Can I be a Hindu and still an atheist?
Since no one can actually define Hinduism, the simple answer is: yes…
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Is Hinduism the same as Hindutva?
A crude, but useful way to understand the relationship between Hinduism and Hindutva is to study Hindu history…
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Who made God Perfect?
When Shiva and Vishnu merge into one being Hari-Hara, to show they are the same, not different, not higher or lower…
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Is a Hindu prayer different from a Christian or Muslim prayer?
Prayers exist in a mythic worldview, and depending on the worldview, the nature of the prayer is different…
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Question for the Alt-Fact world: Why can’t truth be plural?
When truth is singular, it becomes a territory and thus, a battlefield…