Koenraad Elst Exposes Hindu Bashing in Academia | Swami Shraddhananda & The Suddhi Movement

Koenraad Elst reveals the systematic misrepresentation of Hindu dharma in Western academia and Indian secularist discourse. Discover how historical figures like Swami Shraddhananda pioneered reconversion movements and learn why the Purusha Sukta doesn't justify caste oppression. Elst, renowned Indologist and author of "Hindu Dharma and the Culture Wars," systematically dismantles anti-Hindu narratives while exposing the double standards applied to Hinduism versus other religions. Essential viewing for scholars and dharmic practitioners seeking intellectual tools to counter civilizational attacks.

Key Points:
Systematic Hindu-bashing in academia and its factual inaccuracies exposed
Swami Shraddhananda's Suddhi Andolan and the Arya Samaj reconversion movement
Purusha Sukta's true meaning versus caste system misinterpretations
Culture wars between Hindu dharma and secularist/modernist ideologies
British colonial impositions on Hindu society and their lasting impacts
Academic defenses of Hindu positions using rigorous scholarly methods
Comparison of Hindu treatment of social issues versus Western/Islamic approaches
Historical context of Arya Samaj's role in Hindu revival and resistance
Interfaith dynamics and conversion politics in colonial and modern India

About Speaker: -
Dr KOENRAAD ELST holds post-graduate degrees in Sinology, Indology and Philosophy, and a doctorate in Oriental Studies with a dissertation on Hindu Nationalism. While intermittently employed in political journalism and as foreign policy adviser in the Belgian Senate, his scholarly research earned him both laurels and ostracism. His numerous publications concern Asian philosophies, language policy, democracy, Indo-European origins, Vedic history, and the interface of religion and politics, including the Ayodhya dispute and marketing campaigns for various political parties, prominent development sector companies, leading Indian conglomerates and multinational companies.

Topics covered:
00:00:00 Introduction: Hindu Bashing and Factually Untrue Statements About Hinduism
00:00:49 Hindu Dharma and the Culture Wars - Koenraad Elst's Book Overview
00:01:22 Defining Culture War: Bismarck's Kulturkampf and American Context
00:03:12 Hindu Positions on Abortion, Gay Marriage, and Euthanasia Compared to West
00:06:51 Hindu Tradition's Approach to End-of-Life and Fasting Unto Death
00:22:34 Yoga is Hindu: Debunking Sadhguru's Gravity Comparison Argument
00:28:20 Ilahabad Name Change: Divine City Etymology and Akbar's Syncretic Vision
00:46:49 Arya Samaj Reconversion Movement and Muslim Criticism Backlash
00:47:23 Swami Shraddhananda's Martyrdom and the Founding of Hindu Mahasabha
00:48:15 Shuddhi Movement: Hindu Reconversion and Re-Hinduization Campaigns
00:49:26 Article 295A: British Law Protecting Islam from Criticism After Rajpal's Murder
00:51:26 Sati Strategy: Weaponizing Widow Self-Immolation to Attack Hinduism
00:58:41 What the Vedas Actually Say About Sati Versus Cultural Practice
01:20:19 Purusha Sukta Controversy: Debunking Caste System Origin Myths in Rig Veda
01:23:00 Why Hindus Should Not Be Apologetic About Vedic Texts and Sacred Literature

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