आज के सनातन और गांधी के सनातन में क्या अंतर? | Third Eye ft. Pankaj Shrivastava | Neeraj Jha

In this gripping episode of Third Eye with Neeraj Jha and Dr. Pankaj Srivastava, we dive into one of the most complex and controversial questions of our time — What is Sanatan Dharma really, and how has it been transformed from a spiritual philosophy into a political tool?
Sanatan Dharma, once rooted in knowledge, debate, and exploration of truth, was never meant to be rigid or dogmatic. It encouraged questioning, reflection, and scientific inquiry. But as centuries passed, the idea of “eternal religion” was slowly reshaped — first by those in power seeking control through caste and ritual, and now by modern political forces who have learned to use religion as a weapon of identity.
Dr. Srivastava and Neeraj Jha unpack how RSS and BJP’s narrative of Hindutva borrows selectively from Sanatan traditions to serve present-day political goals. They discuss how the message of spiritual unity has been replaced by an agenda that thrives on division — Hindu vs. Muslim, believer vs. rationalist, nationalist vs. critic.
Through historical and philosophical perspectives, the episode asks difficult but necessary questions:
When did Sanatan stop being a path of wisdom and start becoming a business of power?
How did caste and ritual supremacy replace the core values of compassion, reason, and equality?
Why are today’s so-called “Babas” and godmen promoting fear, superstition, and guilt instead of enlightenment?
And most importantly, how are political leaders using these beliefs to shape votes, silence dissent, and construct a narrative of the “Hindu Nation”?
This conversation exposes how faith, when manipulated, becomes a powerful instrument to control society’s mind and maintain political dominance.
It also reminds viewers that true spirituality lies not in blind belief but in courage — the courage to ask questions, to think freely, and to resist manipulation.
Third Eye isn’t just another talk show — it’s a platform for truth-seekers who want to look beyond what’s visible, to understand how history, politics, and religion intersect to define the India of today.

00:01 – 02:20 ▶️ Montage
Visual opening montage introducing the theme — Sanatan, Hindutva, and Gandhi’s vision of religion.
02:20 – 04:40 ▶️ What is Sanatan? (Intro)
Understanding the origin, meaning, and evolution of Sanatan Dharma — philosophy or faith?
04:40 – 15:23 ▶️ How Humans Connected Hindutva with Sanatan
Exploring how Hindutva ideology merged with the spiritual idea of Sanatan, shifting its core principles.
15:23 – 18:01 ▶️ Sanatan as a Religion
How Sanatan began to be seen as a structured religion rather than a way of life or philosophy.
18:01 – 19:50 ▶️ Sanatan and the Varna System
Discussion on caste hierarchy in the name of Sanatan — its roots and societal impact.
19:50 – 24:17 ▶️ Sanatan in Indian Scriptures
How ancient Indian texts and epics depicted Sanatan — philosophical versus ritualistic views.
24:17 – 29:07 ▶️ Rise of Organized Religion in India
How smaller communities and castes shaped new religious identities beyond idol worship.
29:07 – 32:40 ▶️ Sanatan Dharma Rakshak Sabha (1873)
Formation of Sanatan Dharma Sabha — who created it and why it changed the discourse of faith in colonial India.
32:40 – 38:20 ▶️ Gandhi’s Sanatan vs. Hindu Sanatan
What Sanatan meant to Mahatma Gandhi — his belief in equality, morality, and spirituality without discrimination.
38:20 – 44:20 ▶️ Savarkar, Ambedkar, and Sanatan Debate
How Savarkar used Sanatan to justify caste politics, and why Dr. Ambedkar strongly opposed it.
44:20 – 47:14 ▶️ Politics of Religion in Modern India
How today’s political parties use Sanatan and faith-based politics to influence public emotions.
47:14 – 55:06 ▶️ Sanatan in Society Today
Whom does Sanatan really serve — religion for the people or power for the elite?
55:06 – 01:04:37 ▶️ Faith and Elections: State-Wise Dynamics
How religion impacts elections across Indian states, and why some regions resist religious influence in politics.

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