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28. Hinduphobia
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
Location of this post (:28b): hinduspeakers.org/ufaqs/how-would-you-define-hindutva/
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28. Hinduphobia
31. Geopolitical
The most important thing to relate to others about Hindu extremism is that it is never theological, as it often is in other religions. That is, no one is ever attacked because God declared them unclean or heathen. The reasons for violence are pragmatic and political. This does not excuse the violence, but does put it into context.
Other reading material:
Relevant videos: Fred Stella on Hindu Extremism
Contributor: Fred Stella
Location of this post (31b): https://www.hinduspeakers.org/ufaqs/explain-extremism-in-hinduism/
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31. Geopolitical