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As per the Supreme Court of India, “Hindutva is a way of life”. It is the essence of being (-tva) a Hindu.
Swamini Svatmavidyananda says, “The one who is intolerant of intolerance is a Hindu.” This Hinduness, which identifies its origins from the land of Bharat (India) and takes utmost pride in its respect for others with a strong sense to not only preserve but propagate this respect, is called Hindutva.
Hindutva is the encapsulation of tolerance and respect that has its roots in Bharat, which has sustained a multitude of theistic, non-theistic, and atheistic beliefs.
Other listening material: https://tinyurl.com/ydbx4mc2 (Swamini Svatmavidyananda audio). Hinduphobia
Relevant videos: Who is misrepresenting Hindutva? | BJP’s Tejasvi Surya, BSP MP Danish Ali | Times Now Summit 2020,
Contributor: Rajeev Singh
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