Introduction Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia was a visionary thinker, freedom fighter, and one of India’s foremost socialist leaders. Known for his intellectual depth and commitment to social justice, Lohia developed a unique brand of socialism rooted in Indian realities. He combined Marxist ideas with Gandhian principles and sought to create an egalitarian, non-violent, and culturally […]
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Introduction Swami Vivekananda, one of the most influential spiritual leaders of modern India, played a vital role in shaping Indian nationalism. While he is often celebrated for introducing Indian philosophy to the West, his ideas on nationalism were equally transformative. For Vivekananda, nationalism was not merely a political or territorial aspiration—it was a spiritual awakening,
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Introduction Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution and one of the most influential social reformers of modern India, devoted much of his life to fighting the caste system. Born into a Dalit family, Ambedkar experienced caste-based discrimination firsthand. His deep critique of the caste system and call for its annihilation became
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Introduction M.S. Golwalkar, often referred to as Guruji, was a key ideologue of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and a prominent figure in shaping the ideological foundations of Hindutva. His writings and speeches laid out a comprehensive framework for what he considered the essential character of the Indian nation. Central to Golwalkar’s philosophy was the
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Introduction The early 19th century marked a turning point in Indian history with the gradual emergence of nationalism. Though the Indian freedom struggle took organized form in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, its ideological and emotional roots were laid much earlier. The arrival of nationalism in early 19th century India was shaped by
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Introduction Sri Aurobindo Ghose was a revolutionary thinker, spiritual philosopher, and nationalist who played a pivotal role in the early phases of the Indian freedom struggle. One of the defining aspects of his political thought was his strong critique of the moderate leadership within the Indian National Congress. Sri Aurobindo believed that the moderate approach,
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Introduction In pre-modern Indian political thought, religion and polity were deeply intertwined. Unlike in modern secular states where politics and religion are expected to operate separately, ancient and medieval Indian political systems were structured around religious values, texts, and institutions. Religion served not only as a spiritual guide but also as the foundation for laws,
Introduction The relationship between the individual and the state is a central theme in political philosophy. It raises important questions about authority, responsibility, and resistance. One of the most powerful responses to unjust state power is the concept of civil disobedience. Mahatma Gandhi, drawing inspiration from moral and spiritual principles, developed a non-violent form of
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Introduction Conflict is an inevitable part of human relationships and society. It arises when there are differences in interests, values, beliefs, or goals between individuals or groups. However, how a conflict is handled determines whether it becomes a source of destruction or an opportunity for growth. Mahatma Gandhi offered a unique and powerful approach to
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Introduction Structural violence refers to systematic and institutional forms of harm that prevent individuals or groups from meeting their basic needs or living with dignity. It includes poverty, discrimination, unequal access to education or healthcare, and political marginalization. Mahatma Gandhi, although he did not use the term “structural violence,” addressed its core issues throughout his
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