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What is the meaning of the word Hindu?

(IN HINDI- Origin of the term Hindu watch from  5min 15sec  to  9min) Apologies for the video in Hindi. The speaker is a Brahmin scholar. I am deliberately avoiding referring to him as a Hindu. Reason for the video: It has some…

If  Hindu is a geographical term then how do non Muslim Indians prefer to be called What terms are there for defining them?

This article is from a series of Questions asked on the internet and answered by  Shekhar Bodhakar   If "Hindu" is a geographical term, then how do non-Muslim Indians prefer to be called? What terms are there for defi…

QUESTION 11: What is Hinduism in just few words?

QUESTION 11:  What is Hinduism in just few words?? Answered by  Shekhar Bodhakar     Hinduism = Jatism (Casteism) AND Jatism/Casteism = Hinduism (Jati is commonly but not precisely translated as caste). I am equating Hind…

QUESTION 9: Why should Hindu Identity be given up?

QUESTION 9: Why should Hindu Identity be given up? Answered by  Shekhar Bodhakar I suggest we should ban the word "Hindu" from our vocabulary altogether. Especially to MAKE A POINT to those SCs who identify themse…

What was Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's reasoning behind burning the 'Manusmriti'?

This article is from a series of Questions asked on the internet and answered by  Shekhar Bodhakar Before I answer this question!, I would like to point out the following: 1. Many supporters of the Manusmriti, commonly known …

What were Babasaheb Dr. Ambedkar’s five vows administered by him in 1927 on Manusmitri Dahan Day?

Most people are aware of  22 vows of Dr. Ambedkar   but did you know there were also FIVE VOWS OF DR AMBEDKAR ADMINISTERED BY HIM ON MANUSMRITI DAHAN DAY. Familiarise yourself with these vows.  These vows were specifically admi…

Why did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar hate Hinduism?

A genuine attempt has been made to answer this question from an unbiased point of view. Before we attempt to answer this question, we need to be fairly convinced that Dr. Ambedkar really did hate Hinduism. If he didn't, i…