Buddha (6th Century BC) was born a Hindu and died a Hindu. He set out on a spiritual quest following a course prescribed by Hinduism.
Sri Ramakrishna wasn’t a follower of the claptrap Hinduism usually ladled out to gullible simpletons. His established faith was: Each religion is great as it assists one to reach God. There was a perfect consistency between his belief and behaviour. He mixed freely with Christians, Sikhs, Muslims, Brahmos and others.
The Kerala High Court has affirmed that ‘Thulasithara’ (a raised platform where the holy basil is grown) holds sacred significance in Hinduism and that any desecration of it is an infringement on Hindu religious sentiments.
India has called for a more inclusive fight against bigotry that takes on religiophobia, targeting hatred of all religions.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that no force could diminish the Hinduism resilience.
Fasting is a basic law in the world’s major religions. The manner of observance, of course, differs such as the timing of the year, the duration, and certain accompanying rituals.
Fire on the Ganges is an insightful yet compassionate book that hits hard with its bare facts by examination of the systemic gaps within a highly stratified society that systematically marginalises the specific community of the Doms, depriving them of even the basic remnants of humanity.
Earlier this year, the SP leader had sparked public outrage for his comments against Hinduism.
There is a striking difference between Hindu religious paintings and sculptures and Renaissance art in how mythological images are portrayed.
The roots of Brahminism are very deep and the reason for all the disparity is also Brahminism itself, says SP veteran.
