08-02-2005, 05:59 AM
Mr Amartya Sen has written a book on Indians ......
Is he an Indian anymore???
<b>ESQ.</b>Amartya Sen dazzles 'argumentative Indians'
By Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) It was a carnival for "argumentative Indians", choreographed by none other than Nobel-winning economist Amartya Sen.
Students, teachers, intellectuals and other Indians of all stripes listened spellbound to the scholar as he expounded on the two contrasting ideas of India in a lecture entitled `India: Large and Small' with passion and panache here on Friday.
The lecture, which was organised by the Planning Commission and Delhi School of Economics, elicited an overwhelming response with many of Sen's devotees even willing to watch him speak on a screen erected outside the auditorium.
Planning Commission chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia compered an interactive discussion that followed Sen's exquisitely crafted discourse affirming the Nehruvian vision of India.
I thought his adopted country UK is a capitalist country..what is so infatuation with Nehruvian Policy!
In a presentation laced with gentle humour and formidable erudition, Sen spoke eloquently about the two contrapuntal ideas of India -- the "broader integrationist idea of India celebrating argument, plurality and heterodoxy opposed to the small exclusivist idea of India promoted by a narrowly Hindu view of India" as espoused by Hindutva activists.
In spite of all plurality in UK, they could not change the mindset of Jihadis.
"There is a vigorous tradition of argument in India that goes back to our history and mythology," Sen said. He then regaled the awestruck audience with colourful anecdotes celebrating the 'argumentative Indian' - the title of the book Sen is writing. Tradition of argument is ingrained in Sanatan Dharma from ancient times when Knowledgeable people indulged in
debates to convince others "Shashthatras".
Quoting Al-Barauni who rhapsodised about "the Indian ability to speak eloquently on subjects about which he knows nothing", he cited the legendary Indian envoy V.K. Krishn a Menon's nine-hour address to the UN as an example of the Indian's love for arguments and inquiry. "
More learned citations from myth and folklore followed. "The Mahabharata is seven times larger than Homer's epic. The Bhagavad Gita is essentially a long argument. Some of the more interesting questions in the Upanishads asked by women." ....Did he ever read Bhagavada Gita???....Arjuna never argued with Krishna ..he was disillusioned and wanted clarification. and guidance What Mr Sen has to say about Quran?
Sen also took learned potshots at the re-writing of Indian history by the Hindutva enthusiasts. ...Which History is he talking about?? The one written by Britishers about Indians or true history??
"The enthusiasm for ancient history comes from Hindutva activists who have made an art of making a factional use of Hindu classics to peddle their sectarian worldview," said famous thinker. Only Hindus in the world says "Vasudevan Kutumban"...the world is one family..there is no such thing as Hindu sectarian world view......
Targeting what he called a "reductionist use of Hindu religiosity", he said: "Ancient India can't fit into the narrow mould in which Hindutva activists seek to incarcerate it." ...May be Jihadi culture is better...also a reductionist philosophy whereby a person is reduced by 6 inches from the top.
As opposed to this parochial view of India, Sen posited "a larger idea of India that allows space for the simultaneous flourishing of many viewpoints and convictions in India." .... Did he ever tell these things to Jihadis"
The Nobel laureate shone like an intellectual superstar as he lauded "the rich tradition of agnosticism and atheism that's at least 2,000 years old," and linked "the significance of this distinguished argumentative tradition for the development of secularism and democracy."
"The Godhra riots in 2004 showed the neglect of secularism by the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party)," Sen said referring to the violence in Gujarat two years ago. However, there is no reason to despair. ....Does he remember Kashmir. Bangladesh, Pakistan...."
Sen concluded by asserting that the argumentative Indian will ensure that the broader view of India grounded in the dialogic tradition will ultimately prevail.
<b>Here is another argumentative Indian...sorry Mr.Sen </b>
Is he an Indian anymore???
<b>ESQ.</b>Amartya Sen dazzles 'argumentative Indians'
By Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) It was a carnival for "argumentative Indians", choreographed by none other than Nobel-winning economist Amartya Sen.
Students, teachers, intellectuals and other Indians of all stripes listened spellbound to the scholar as he expounded on the two contrasting ideas of India in a lecture entitled `India: Large and Small' with passion and panache here on Friday.
The lecture, which was organised by the Planning Commission and Delhi School of Economics, elicited an overwhelming response with many of Sen's devotees even willing to watch him speak on a screen erected outside the auditorium.
Planning Commission chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia compered an interactive discussion that followed Sen's exquisitely crafted discourse affirming the Nehruvian vision of India.
I thought his adopted country UK is a capitalist country..what is so infatuation with Nehruvian Policy!
In a presentation laced with gentle humour and formidable erudition, Sen spoke eloquently about the two contrapuntal ideas of India -- the "broader integrationist idea of India celebrating argument, plurality and heterodoxy opposed to the small exclusivist idea of India promoted by a narrowly Hindu view of India" as espoused by Hindutva activists.
In spite of all plurality in UK, they could not change the mindset of Jihadis.
"There is a vigorous tradition of argument in India that goes back to our history and mythology," Sen said. He then regaled the awestruck audience with colourful anecdotes celebrating the 'argumentative Indian' - the title of the book Sen is writing. Tradition of argument is ingrained in Sanatan Dharma from ancient times when Knowledgeable people indulged in
debates to convince others "Shashthatras".
Quoting Al-Barauni who rhapsodised about "the Indian ability to speak eloquently on subjects about which he knows nothing", he cited the legendary Indian envoy V.K. Krishn a Menon's nine-hour address to the UN as an example of the Indian's love for arguments and inquiry. "
More learned citations from myth and folklore followed. "The Mahabharata is seven times larger than Homer's epic. The Bhagavad Gita is essentially a long argument. Some of the more interesting questions in the Upanishads asked by women." ....Did he ever read Bhagavada Gita???....Arjuna never argued with Krishna ..he was disillusioned and wanted clarification. and guidance What Mr Sen has to say about Quran?
Sen also took learned potshots at the re-writing of Indian history by the Hindutva enthusiasts. ...Which History is he talking about?? The one written by Britishers about Indians or true history??
"The enthusiasm for ancient history comes from Hindutva activists who have made an art of making a factional use of Hindu classics to peddle their sectarian worldview," said famous thinker. Only Hindus in the world says "Vasudevan Kutumban"...the world is one family..there is no such thing as Hindu sectarian world view......
Targeting what he called a "reductionist use of Hindu religiosity", he said: "Ancient India can't fit into the narrow mould in which Hindutva activists seek to incarcerate it." ...May be Jihadi culture is better...also a reductionist philosophy whereby a person is reduced by 6 inches from the top.
As opposed to this parochial view of India, Sen posited "a larger idea of India that allows space for the simultaneous flourishing of many viewpoints and convictions in India." .... Did he ever tell these things to Jihadis"
The Nobel laureate shone like an intellectual superstar as he lauded "the rich tradition of agnosticism and atheism that's at least 2,000 years old," and linked "the significance of this distinguished argumentative tradition for the development of secularism and democracy."
"The Godhra riots in 2004 showed the neglect of secularism by the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party)," Sen said referring to the violence in Gujarat two years ago. However, there is no reason to despair. ....Does he remember Kashmir. Bangladesh, Pakistan...."
Sen concluded by asserting that the argumentative Indian will ensure that the broader view of India grounded in the dialogic tradition will ultimately prevail.
<b>Here is another argumentative Indian...sorry Mr.Sen </b>