Dr Koenraad Elst
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English Books, Suggested Books, Voice of India, राजनीति, पत्रकारिता और समाजशास्त्र, सही आख्यान (True narrative)
The Argumentative Hindu: Essays by a Non-Affiliated Orientalist (PB)
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English Books, Suggested Books, Voice of India, राजनीति, पत्रकारिता और समाजशास्त्र, सही आख्यान (True narrative)The Argumentative Hindu: Essays by a Non-Affiliated Orientalist (PB)
About the Book: Argumentative Hindu: Essays by a Non-Affiliated Orientalist The Argumentative Hindu is the person who rejects the imposed”secularist” consensus. The author, Dr. Koenraad Elst, is anon-affiliated Orientalist who sympathizes with this Hindudissenter. But he also made himself some enemies, not only amongthe secularists but also among the very Hindus whose cause hechampions. In this book, he defends himself against their criticismand, more importantly, the late mentors from whom he got his viewof Hinduism and of the challenges to its survival: Ram Swarup andSita Ram Goel. He also makes some new suggestions to his Hindufriends, on how to be more effective and how to remedy existingerrors. Today, illiteracy about Hinduism among Hindus, the limitation oftheir knowledge to a very small part of their heritage, is the mostconsequential weakness in the struggle for survival. Stuntedideological development and an anachronistic worldview are seriousobstacles to be tackled if ever a genuine reaffirmation of Hinducivilization is to win through. This book is a collection of papers written in the last fewyears, to wake up the Hindus to their mistakes as well as to theirpotential. Contents Introduction : The real Hindu, or ideological decolonization 1. Reviews 2. Humour in Hinduism 3. A dubious quotation, a controversial reputation : The meritsof Lord Macaulay 4. Karma 5. Internet discussions 6. Hindus and history 7. The decline of the Sangh Parivar 8. Secularism 9. Discrimination against Hindus in Indias Constitution 10. Ramachandra Guha 11. Racism among Hindus? 12. Censorship and the Academy 13. Meera Nanda against Hinduism and its friends 14. The case for Orientalism 15. Ayodhyas three history debates 16. Hindu survival : What is to be done Index
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English Books, Rupa Publications India, इतिहास
Why I Killed the Mahatma: Understanding Godse’s Defence
English Books, Rupa Publications India, इतिहासWhy I Killed the Mahatma: Understanding Godse’s Defence
It is common knowledge that Mahatma Gandhi was shot dead in 1948 by a Hindu militant, shortly after India had both gained her independence and lost nearly a quarter of her territory to the new state of Pakistan. Lesser known is assassin Nathuram Godse’s motive. Until now, no publication has dealt with this question, except for the naked text of Godse’s own defence speech during his trial. It didn’t save him from the hangman, but still contains substantive arguments against the facile glorification of the Mahatma.
Dr Koenraad Elst compares Godse’s case against Gandhi with criticisms voiced in wider circles, and with historical data known at the time or brought to light since. While the Mahatma was extolled by the Hindu masses, political leaders of divergent persuasions who had had dealings with him were less enthusiastic. Their sobering views would have become the received wisdom about the Mahatma if he hadn’t been martyred. Yet, the author also presents some new considerations in Gandhi’s defence from unexpected quarters
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