04-16-2007, 03:10 PM
Huskyji - here is a slightly nuanced view,
There are two aspects to the narratives here. One aspect of the Hindu narrative can be associated with, the Geo-political construct of states and nations. This aspect of the Hindu narrative is closely alligned with the Hindu nation, which has a certin geographical construct.
The other aspect of the Hindu narrative is more universal. It is a construct primarily of values, morals and spiritual systems. There is no need to limit this aspect of the Hindu construct to its geopolitical aspects and self interest governed polity.
In fact one re-enforces the other. The universal construct needs an anchor to thrive in. The universal hindu construct cannot exist, without first, ensuring that construct survives and thrives in the core nation itself.
Both aspects of the Hindu narrative are bounded by Dharma.
There are two aspects to the narratives here. One aspect of the Hindu narrative can be associated with, the Geo-political construct of states and nations. This aspect of the Hindu narrative is closely alligned with the Hindu nation, which has a certin geographical construct.
The other aspect of the Hindu narrative is more universal. It is a construct primarily of values, morals and spiritual systems. There is no need to limit this aspect of the Hindu construct to its geopolitical aspects and self interest governed polity.
In fact one re-enforces the other. The universal construct needs an anchor to thrive in. The universal hindu construct cannot exist, without first, ensuring that construct survives and thrives in the core nation itself.
Both aspects of the Hindu narrative are bounded by Dharma.