A much later phenomenon in Hindu history, though ironically claimed to be of antiquity.
Tag: Hindu Identity
What exactly is the Hindu identity? Is it Sanatan Dharma, like the traditionalists proclaim? Is it a way of life? What is relationship of it with Jain, Bauddha, Sikh? Are they off shoots?
In this part, I will try to throw some light on the historical development of Hindu Self Identity and its relation with Sikh , Jaina & Bauddha.Slowly, the Indian groups themselves started using the term, Hindu , differentiating themselves and their “traditional ways” from those of the invaders. The historical development of Hindu self-identity within […]
How old is the term Hindu? Was it given by the Mughal Invaders or is it more archaic than most people assume it to be??