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CONCEPTUALISING DHARMA

CONCEPTUALISING DHARMA

Dharma is "apaurusheya" (of non-human origin), unlike religions and so is independent of  time, person or the orders of the past. Dharma provides a reference point to ascertain modern ideas, their benefits and their utility in functional life. The more that Dharmic concepts are tested and challenged, the clearer and stronger they emerge, in as much as gold attains the greatest purity when it is placed in fire. Sanatana dharma and civilisational cultures are not based on dogmatic beliefs but are rooted strongly on logical and coherent thoughts. Created religions are primarily founded on domination of other people; Abrahamic religions and Islam rest on blind assumptions as indicated by the innumerable clashes between science and  religious ideology.

Dharma is "apaurusheya" (of non-human origin), unlike religions and so is independent of  time, person or the orders of the past. Dharma provides a reference point to ascertain modern ideas, their benefits and their utility in functional life. The more that Dharmic concepts are tested and challenged, the clearer and stronger they emerge, in as much as gold attains the greatest purity when it is placed in fire. Sanatana dharma and civilisational cultures are not based on dogmatic beliefs but are rooted strongly on logical and coherent thoughts. Created religions are primarily founded on domination of other people and rest on blind assumptions as indicated by the innumerable clashes between science and  religious ideology.

The Bhagavad Gita provides innumerable instances that support true wisdom through logical intellect. Some examples are cited below.

The Bhagavad Gita provides innumerable instances that support true wisdom through logical intellect. Some examples are cited below.

One who is not connected with the Supreme in buddhi yoga can have neither transcendental intelligence nor a steady mind, without which there is no possibility of peace. And how can there be any happiness without peace?

One who is not connected with the Supreme in buddhi yoga can have neither transcendental intelligence nor a steady mind, without which there is no possibility of peace. And how can there be any happiness without peace?

The Shrutis and Smritis have a vast literature base that establish the connection between logical wisdom and Dharmic traditions. Protecting dharmic traditions through Intellectual scholarship is sufficient in itself and unlike created religions of the world (Hebraic, Islam. etc.) does not require weapons of mass destruction. The inclusiveness of Dharma is indicated by the fact that one never encounters Rishis and Sadhus cultivated by political parties for electoral gain, giving fatwas or diktats to destroy whom they consider ‘pagans’ and their cultures or people following other  faiths.

The Shrutis and Smritis have a vast literature base that establish the connection between logical wisdom and Dharmic traditions. Protecting dharmic traditions through Intellectual scholarship is sufficient in itself and unlike created religions of the world does not require weapons of mass destruction. The inclusiveness of Dharma is indicated by the fact that one never encounters Rishis and Sadhus cultivated by political parties for electoral gain, giving fatwas or diktats to destroy whom they consider ‘pagans’ and their cultures or people following other  faiths.

Every civilisation goes through upheavals as in our case, yet the truth is that of the 46 civilisations, only our civilisation survives despite almost one thousand years of foreign domination. The colonisation of the Indian mind due to the cultural imperialism of the Anglo-Saxon nations through the notion of secularism has created an illusion that the bharatiya tradition is living and there is no need to connect our people to their roots. Revival is synonymous with life and not the sign of death. And the challenge is to revive the indigenous knowledge in alignment with the Shastras.   

Every civilisation goes through upheavals as in our case, yet the truth is that of the 46 civilisations, only our civilisation survives despite almost one thousand years of foreign domination. The colonisation of the Indian mind due to the cultural imperialism of the Anglo-Saxon nations through the notion of secularism has created an illusion that the bharatiya tradition is living and there is no need to connect our people to their roots. Revival is synonymous with life and not the sign of death. And the challenge is to revive the indigenous knowledge in alignment with the Shastras.   

Dharmic traditions only talk about other-worldly concepts and even that is the prerogative of the elite class.  There is only god with no reference to the social sciences (Titus 1973).

Dharmic traditions only talk about other-worldly concepts and even that is the prerogative of the elite class.  There is only god with no reference to the social sciences (Titus 1973).

   

   

The first chair for Sanskrit was established by Borde and he writes in his will, "the main purpose of this funding is to translate the Christian writings into Sanskrit and help converting Indians”. This is quoted in the most commonly-used famous Monier-Williams's Sanskrit-English dictionary's introduction (page 9). What other proof do we need speak for the objective of this institution in compiling our Dharmic literature to show it replete with vicious distortions.  That Wilson, Wrath, Whitney, Max Muller, Yakobi, Keith and Bloomfield's compilation remain the reference books for all of us is nothing short of catastrophe for India. Eventually these same authors penned "the system of habits” and the "Science Linguistic construe" that continues till date and it is shocking that no one has critically analysed the utility of these compilations and its role in shaping the destiny of our country and its people.

The first chair for Sanskrit was established by Borde and he writes in his will, "the main purpose of this funding is to translate the Christian writings into Sanskrit and help converting Indians. This is quoted in the most commonly-used famous Monier-Williams's Sanskrit-English dictionary's introduction (page 9). What other proof do we need speak for the objective of this institution in compiling our Dharmic literature to show it replete with vicious distortions.  That Wilson, Wrath, Whitney, Max Muller, Yakobi, Keith and Bloomfield's compilation remain the reference books for all of us is nothing short of catastrophe for India. Eventually these same authors penned "the system of habits and the "Science Linguistic construe" that continues till date and it is shocking that no one has critically analysed the utility of these compilations and its role in shaping the destiny of our country and its people.

Max Muller, the architect of the fake Aryan invasion theory, writes the following passage in his history of Sanskrit literature (1902 page 32):

Max Muller, the architect of the fake Aryan invasion theory, writes the following passage in his history of Sanskrit literature (1902 page 32):

For the whole humanity to accept Christianity will take long time. History tells us that we need to organise education systematically. To make the light of truth acceptable by everyone, we need to facilitate the madness of diversity.  The Sanatana dharma is like baby milk for human existence and that needs to be replaced with proper food.  Our narrow vision may make us feel that Buddhism which has gone beyond the borders of "Aryavarta", can cause difficulty in spreading the mission of Christ.  To him (their God) what is a mere thousand years? These old religions could be the actual path for Christianity to spread.  Why cant these very religions, by their very fault, make their followers to look for truth and come to Christianity and it very strong?"

For the whole humanity to accept Christianity will take long time. History tells us that we need to organise education systematically. To make the light of truth acceptable by everyone, we need to facilitate the madness of diversity.  The Sanatana dharma is like baby milk for human existence and that needs to be replaced with proper food.  Our narrow vision may make us feel that Buddhism which has gone beyond the borders of "Aryavarta", can cause difficulty in spreading the mission of Christ.  To him (their God) what is a mere thousand years? These old religions could be the actual path for Christianity to spread.  Why cant these very religions, by their very fault, make their followers to look for truth and come to Christianity and it very strong?"

Not only did he introduce the term ‘religion’ instead of Dharma but the ‘great Indologist' termed the Vedas childish, gibberish, boring, low class and having nothing fresh and relevant and found it puzzling as to why his compatriots praised our classical texts. Also despite his ridicule of the Vedas, that he chose to translate the Hitopadesha or the Rig Veda or even be interested in them clearly exposes the diabolical motive of the East india Company of whom he was merely an employee. Not only he did he have the intellectual capacities to create original works but translated and misinterpreted our classical texts to suit his evangelical agenda as explained to his wife (1813 as cited in Muller, 1902):

Not only did he introduce the term ‘religion’ instead of Dharma but the ‘great Indologist' termed the Vedas childish, gibberish, boring, low class and having nothing fresh and relevant and found it puzzling as to why his compatriots praised our classical texts. Also despite his ridicule of the Vedas, that he chose to translate the Hitopadesha or the Rig Veda or even be interested in them clearly exposes the diabolical motive of the East india Company of whom he was merely an employee. Not only he did he have the intellectual capacities to create original works but translated and misinterpreted our classical texts to suit his evangelical agenda as explained to his wife (1813 as cited in Muller, 1902):

My translations are going to change the fate of India.  Vedas are the root of Indian dharma. To show what they are and uproot the tree which is standing for more than three thousand years is the strategy of these compilations (chap. 15, page 346)

My translations are going to change the fate of India.  Vedas are the root of Indian dharma. To show what they are and uproot the tree which is standing for more than three thousand years is the strategy of these compilations (chap. 15, page 346)

In the introduction to the volume "The religion of Rig Veda", in the series “The Religious quest of India” published by Oxford University, the editor Farkuhar claims that the purpose of the translations “is to place the Vedic books next to Christian works and prove Christ is the light of their life. The search of Indians through Dharmic literature, that has been going on since ages will reach its ultimate destination in Christ.”

In the introduction to the volume "The religion of Rig Veda", in the series The Religious quest of India published by Oxford University, the editor Farkuhar claims that the purpose of the translations is to place the Vedic books next to Christian works and prove Christ is the light of their life. The search of Indians through Dharmic literature, that has been going on since ages will reach its ultimate destination in Christ.

As was with Max Muller, this genocidal devious mindset continues to prevail. The notion that whatever is good in sanatana dharma is influenced by Christianity and what is termed as 'evil' is attributed to Hinduism is a strategy that had its genesis in the conquest of India and not whether our Dharma needs reformation or the Christian light. That the white traders when they arrived in Bharat were awed by the greatness and richness of our culture is clearly enunciated by Max Mueller (1883) in a lecture at the University of Cambridge, entiled, "What can India teach us?":

As was with Max Muller, this genocidal devious mindset continues to prevail. The notion that whatever is good in sanatana dharma is influenced by Christianity and what is termed as 'evil' is attributed to Hinduism is a strategy that had its genesis in the conquest of India and not whether our Dharma needs reformation or the Christian light. That the white traders when they arrived in Bharat were awed by the greatness and richness of our culture is clearly enunciated by Max Mueller (1883) in a lecture at the University of Cambridge, entiled, "What can India teach us?":

Any person who takes up to the study of other paths will not do so unless he has clear idea of his own path and conclusions, his understanding of right and wrong. Max Müller (1868) clearly demonstrated the EIC’s devious intentions when he requested George Campbell, the newly appointed Secretary of State for India for increased funding for education in India as it would help compile a new form of literature (Indology) for the cultural takeover of Bharat post the economic and political takeover that was achieved through trade and creation of an administrative system to suit the colonial agenda.  

Any person who takes up to the study of other paths will not do so unless he has clear idea of his own path and conclusions, his understanding of right and wrong. Max Müller (1868) clearly demonstrated the EIC’s devious intentions when he requested George Campbell, the newly appointed Secretary of State for India for increased funding for education in India as it would help compile a new form of literature (Indology) for the cultural takeover of Bharat post the economic and political takeover that was achieved through trade and creation of an administrative system to suit the colonial agenda.  

“India has been conquered once, but India must be conquered again, and that second conquest should be a conquest by education. Much has been done for education of late, but if the funds were tripled and quadrupled, that would hardly be enough (...) By encouraging a study of their own ancient literature, as part of their education, a national feeling of pride and self-respect will be reawakened among those who influence the large masses of the people. A new national literature may spring up, impregnated with Western ideas, yet retaining its native spirit and character (...) A new national literature will bring with it a new national life, and new moral vigour. As to religion, that will take care of itself. The missionaries have done far more than they themselves seem to be aware of, nay, much of the work which is theirs they would probably disclaim. The Christianity of our nineteenth century will hardly be the Christianity of India. But the ancient religion of India is doomed—and if Christianity does not step in, whose fault will it be?  

India has been conquered once, but India must be conquered again, and that second conquest should be a conquest by education. Much has been done for education of late, but if the funds were tripled and quadrupled, that would hardly be enough (...) By encouraging a study of their own ancient literature, as part of their education, a national feeling of pride and self-respect will be reawakened among those who influence the large masses of the people. A new national literature may spring up, impregnated with Western ideas, yet retaining its native spirit and character (...) A new national literature will bring with it a new national life, and new moral vigour. As to religion, that will take care of itself. The missionaries have done far more than they themselves seem to be aware of, nay, much of the work which is theirs they would probably disclaim. The Christianity of our nineteenth century will hardly be the Christianity of India. But the ancient religion of India is doomed—and if Christianity does not step in, whose fault will it be?  

Just as Max Mueller and the EIC were very clear on their intentions to study our ancient and presently the only surviving civilisation, we need to take this step to revisit our roots and create our own narrative. We need to reconquer Bharat, not the great ciivlisation as cultures do not need reclaiming, but the reclaiming of the Bharatiya colonised mind. This would be beginning of new journey that would free us from the stranglehold of western or Islamic imperialism. These series would contribute to this process, despite the fact that this compilation is not welcomed by some who continue to operate as British sepoys as intended by the Anglo-Saxons to further their agenda of making Bharat its labour source as well as its market that would help maintain its dominant position globally."

Just as Max Mueller and the EIC were very clear on their intentions to study our ancient and presently the only surviving civilisation, we need to take this step to revisit our roots and create our own narrative. We need to reconquer Bharat, not the great ciivlisation as cultures do not need reclaiming, but the reclaiming of the Bharatiya colonised mind. This would be beginning of new journey that would free us from the stranglehold of western or Islamic imperialism. These series would contribute to this process, despite the fact that this compilation is not welcomed by some who continue to operate as British sepoys as intended by the Anglo-Saxons to further their agenda of making Bharat its labour source as well as its market that would help maintain its dominant position globally."

References:

References:

Jones, Adam (Editor). (2004). In Genocide, War Crimes & the West: History and Complicity. New York: Zed Books Ltd.  

Jones, Adam (Editor). (2004). In Genocide, War Crimes & the West: History and Complicity. New York: Zed Books Ltd.