11-03-2007, 08:40 PM
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There was also a change in Hinduism: the more mystical strain, Vedanta, which preaches the unity of all religions, was challenged by the stauncher Hindutva message. Vedanta Hindus stayed with Congress; Hindutva ones moved to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
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So apparently Hindus in India are divided into two distinct groups known as "Vedanta Hindus" and "Hindutva Hindus", with the former owing allegiance to Congress(I) and the latter to BJP! Rolling Eyes
Whether this is once again down to an inferior journalist attempting to force-fit his limited knowledge onto the facts, or whether it is deliberate psy-ops, one can never really tell!
What the author is referring to is social engineering. The author is hiding the real information. Using media and encouraging terrorism in the heartland of India for 30 years they have spawned a Hindu nationalism which they think that they can mold. The notion of a nationalism which was developed during the independence movement is completely negated.
The author with this article (and more similar articles to follow) is trying to create an image change and create differences between vedanta and regular Hinduism. The connection to different political parties is also an attempt to steer political sociology in India in a particular way they want.
Indian elite if they are smart will see through these games and social management to create political groups. West have done sufficient social research and image creation that they feel they are in a position to mold and create image and political social groups in India according to their interest.
There was also a change in Hinduism: the more mystical strain, Vedanta, which preaches the unity of all religions, was challenged by the stauncher Hindutva message. Vedanta Hindus stayed with Congress; Hindutva ones moved to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
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So apparently Hindus in India are divided into two distinct groups known as "Vedanta Hindus" and "Hindutva Hindus", with the former owing allegiance to Congress(I) and the latter to BJP! Rolling Eyes
Whether this is once again down to an inferior journalist attempting to force-fit his limited knowledge onto the facts, or whether it is deliberate psy-ops, one can never really tell!
What the author is referring to is social engineering. The author is hiding the real information. Using media and encouraging terrorism in the heartland of India for 30 years they have spawned a Hindu nationalism which they think that they can mold. The notion of a nationalism which was developed during the independence movement is completely negated.
The author with this article (and more similar articles to follow) is trying to create an image change and create differences between vedanta and regular Hinduism. The connection to different political parties is also an attempt to steer political sociology in India in a particular way they want.
Indian elite if they are smart will see through these games and social management to create political groups. West have done sufficient social research and image creation that they feel they are in a position to mold and create image and political social groups in India according to their interest.