FORGET NOT THY HEROES

FORGET NOT THY HEROES

Rammohun has been forgotten as has been the Buddha. Both have been to our detriment. Resurrection of these heroes in the common consciousness will do us a world of good. The heart of the Buddha and the modernity of Rammohun, absorbed and assimilated, will raise India and save her from Abrahamic invasive influence. This is certainly the imperative of the times. 

I do not see such fanfare in celebrating Buddha Jayanti or in observing Rammohun's birthday at all as I do witness in the celebration of Abrahamic religious festivals by Hindus and by premier Hindu religious organisations. This is not only unfortunate but perhaps detrimental for us as well as it gives these proselytising faiths leeway to converting us. Or, am I wrong? Does this celebration of Abrahamic faith festivals immunise Hindus from undue conversion?

Written by Sugata Bose