04-13-2009, 03:04 AM
Many of us hold thoughts very similar to popular perception of secularism, whether it is due to not knowing the reality, or due to the need for toeing the popular line. Either way, as intellectuals, I think we have an opportunity to spend more time to understand how "secularism" is being changed and used for anti-India/anti-Hindu propaganda and political mileage. One simple mention of Narendra Modi can evoke strongest response from Hindus, who are genuine and "secular" without knowing more than popular beliefs and urban legends.
We can ask, why should we focus on problems. Don't we have enough already. Yes, we do. And we will have more as we move forward, unless we do something about removing and reducing them. We have to remember that whatever goes outside that impacts the country will impact all of us, our very soul at some point. Kashmiri Pandits remained passive all through the years before they got kicked out of the valley and there are very few people who shed tears for them right now. It could be the case with Hindus in Kerala, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and not to mention West Bengal and nine north eastern states.
As a Hindu, you can afford be oblivious to what's going on at your own risk. Read the fascinating story of Aruna Roy, one of the eminent flag bearers of "secularism" and her devotion to stop Hindu hatredness against minorities at all costs. Also, read how AID supports those types of activities (knowingly or unknowingly) by hosting her and funding her.
http://sarvesamachar.com/click_frameset.ph...-our-human.html
We can ask, why should we focus on problems. Don't we have enough already. Yes, we do. And we will have more as we move forward, unless we do something about removing and reducing them. We have to remember that whatever goes outside that impacts the country will impact all of us, our very soul at some point. Kashmiri Pandits remained passive all through the years before they got kicked out of the valley and there are very few people who shed tears for them right now. It could be the case with Hindus in Kerala, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and not to mention West Bengal and nine north eastern states.
As a Hindu, you can afford be oblivious to what's going on at your own risk. Read the fascinating story of Aruna Roy, one of the eminent flag bearers of "secularism" and her devotion to stop Hindu hatredness against minorities at all costs. Also, read how AID supports those types of activities (knowingly or unknowingly) by hosting her and funding her.
http://sarvesamachar.com/click_frameset.ph...-our-human.html