REBUILDING SANATAN

REBUILDING SANATAN

Author: Rishabh Karnawat

Publisher: Blue Rose Publishers

Published: 2023-11-21

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13:

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In "REBUILDING SANATAN" the reader embarks on a transformative journey through the corridors of time, unveiling the rich tapestry of Hinduism's hidden history and the collective amnesia that has long plagued its followers. This eye-opening narrative is a call to action, urging Hindus to reconnect with their roots, rekindle their pride in their culture, and reawaken the spiritual essence that lies within. It uncovers a past often overshadowed by biases, colonial narratives, and misconceptions, revealing the profound contributions of Hinduism to the world in areas of science, philosophy, and spirituality. "Afraid to Remember, Eager to Forget" is a recurring theme in the book, exploring how Hindus have been systematically conditioned to downplay their own culture and adopt an inferiority complex. It discusses the impact of colonialism, biased historical accounts, and a skewed educational system that has perpetuated this self-deprecation. Through powerful examples and historical anecdotes, the author illustrates how these influences have eroded the self-esteem of many Hindus. The narrative takes a turn towards empowerment, presenting a roadmap for change. It argues that reawakening Hinduism begins at the individual level. Through introspection and self-awareness, each person can discover the depth of their own culture and spirituality. The book highlights the importance of education, offering practical steps to bridge the gap between mainstream knowledge and the true history of Hinduism. It encourages readers to explore their heritage, traditions, and spiritual practices, fostering a sense of pride and connection. "REBUILDING SANATAN" emphasizes the importance of dialogue and open-mindedness. It promotes interfaith harmony and dispels misconceptions that perpetuate division. By acknowledging the shared values and wisdom within Hinduism, the book promotes unity among diverse communities. The narrative is enriched with inspiring stories of individuals who have reclaimed their Hindu heritage, igniting a sense of purpose and pride. The book highlights initiatives that have successfully challenged stereotypes and prejudices, ultimately creating a more inclusive and accepting society. Throughout the pages of "REBUILDING SANATAN" the author strikes a delicate balance between historical analysis, introspection, and hope. The message is clear: the reawakening of Hinduism is not an insurmountable task. By embracing the true history of their culture, Hindus can empower themselves and uplift the entire community. The book serves as a rallying cry for readers to explore their roots, embrace their heritage, and, in doing so, strengthen the foundation of Hinduism for future generations. In a world where knowledge is power, "REBUILDING SANATAN" is an enlightening guide for Hindus seeking to reclaim their heritage, rekindle their self-worth, and revitalize their connection to the spiritual essence that has always defined their culture.


The Motherland Calls

The Motherland Calls

Author: Stephen Bourne

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2012-09-01

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 0752490710

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During the Second World War, black volunteers from across the British Empire enthusiastically joined the armed forces and played their part in fighting Nazi Germany and its allies. In the air, sea and on land, they risked their lives, yet very little attention has been given to the thousands of black British, Caribbean and West African servicemen and women who supported the British war effort from 1939–45. Drawing on the author's expert knowledge of the subject, and many years of original research, The Motherland Calls also includes some rare and previously unpublished photos. Among those remembered are Britain's Lilian Bader, Guyana's Cy Grant, Trinidad's Ulric Cross, Nigeria's Peter Thomas, Sierra Leone's Johnny Smythe and Jamaica's Billy Strachan, Connie Mark and Sam King. The Motherland Calls is a long-overdue tribute to some of the black servicemen and women whose contribution to fighting for peace has been overlooked. It is intended as a companion to Stephen Bourne's previous History Press book: Mother Country – Britain's Black Community on the Home Front 1939–45.


A Tribute to Motherland

A Tribute to Motherland

Author: D.V. Pasupuleti

Publisher: Page Publishing Inc

Published: 2022-05-04

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 1641387777

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There is no devotion to God without devotion to the motherland. We are in debt to our mothers for bringing us into this world by carrying nine months in her womb and nurture us. Similarly, motherland provides us everything we need. Patriotism promotes unity and harmony. This book, A Tribute to the Motherland, is a small token of my appreciation to her. It sheds a light on the culture and values of ancient India, which has gradually declined due to materialistic overindulgence which currently is dominating the Indian society. There is also so much intentional distortion, construed, twisted misrepresentation and misinformation about Indian history flooded into the Western school textbooks and the news media. A single thought from one person's mind can change the world for good and with that thought in mind, an attempt was made to bring awareness to the world about the true nature of Hinduism which is Sanatana Dharma, an eternal way of virtuous life. The motherland is glorified with 108 names as mantras (Ashtottaram), and these mantras can be used during Independence Day and Republic Day, at schools, and government offices where corruption is rampant.


Return to the Motherland

Return to the Motherland

Author: Seth Bernstein

Publisher: Cornell University Press

Published: 2023-02-15

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1501767402

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Return to the Motherland follows those who were displaced to the Third Reich back to the Soviet Union after the victory over Germany. At the end of World War II, millions of people from Soviet lands were living as refugees outside the borders of the USSR. Most had been forced laborers and prisoners of war, deported to the Third Reich to work as racial inferiors in a crushing environment. Seth Bernstein reveals the secret history of repatriation, the details of the journey, and the new identities, prospects, and dangers for migrants that were created by the tumult of war. He uses official and personal sources from declassified holdings in post-Soviet archives, more than one hundred oral history interviews, and transnational archival material. Most notably, he makes extensive use of secret police files declassified only after the Maidan Revolution in Ukraine in 2014. The stories described in Return to the Motherland reveal not only how the USSR grappled with the aftermath of war but also the universality of Stalinism's refugee crisis. While arrest was not guaranteed, persecution was ubiquitous. Within Soviet society, returnees met with a cold reception that demanded hard labor as payment for perceived disloyalty, soldiers perpetrated rape against returning Soviet women, and ordinary people avoided contact with repatriates, fearing arrest as traitors and spies. As Bernstein describes, Soviet displacement presented a challenge to social order and the opportunity to rebuild the country as a great power after a devastating war.


Ephemeral Histories

Ephemeral Histories

Author: Camilo D. Trumper

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2016-07-26

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0520289919

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Politics under Salvador Allende was a battle fought in the streets. Everyday attempts to “ganar la calle” allowed a wide range of urban residents to voice potent political opinions. Santiaguinos marched through the streets chanting slogans, seized public squares, and plastered city walls with graffiti, posters, and murals. Urban art might only last a few hours or a day before being torn down or painted over, but such activism allowed a wide range of city dwellers to participate in the national political arena. These popular political strategies were developed under democracy, only to be reimagined under the Pinochet dictatorship. Ephemeral Histories places urban conflict at the heart of Chilean history, exploring how marches and protests, posters and murals, documentary film and street photography, became the basis of a new form of political change in Latin America in the late twentieth century.


Russian Talk

Russian Talk

Author: Nancy Ries

Publisher: Cornell University Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780801484162

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As one of the first Western ethnographers working in Moscow, Nancy Ries became convinced that talk is one crucial way in which Russian identity is constructed and reproduced. Listening to the grim stories people used to characterize their lives during perestroika, and encountering the florid pessimism with which Muscovites described the unraveling of Soviet governance, Ries realized that these dire tales played a crucial role in fabricating a sense of shared experience and destiny. While many of the narratives aptly depicted the chaotic social and political events, they also promoted key images of "Russianness" and presented Russian society as an inescapable realm of injustice, absurdity, and suffering. At the height of perestroika in the early 1990s, Moscow residents commonly used the phrase "complete ruin" to refer to the disintegration of Russian society, encompassing in that phrase the escalation of crime, the disappearance of goods from stores, the fall of production, ecological catastrophes, ethnic violence in the Caucasus, the degradation of the arts, and the flood of pornography. Ries argues that such stories became a genre of folklore consistent in their lamenting, portentous tone and their dramatic, culturally poignant details.


The Dragon and the Crown

The Dragon and the Crown

Author: Stanley S.K. Kwan

Publisher: Hong Kong University Press

Published: 2008-11-01

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9622099556

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In his autobiography Stanley S.K. Kwan discusses his roots, Hong Kong after the War, Hang Seng Bank, the new China and home and country.