More damage was done to the Hindu psyche and religion in independent India pursuing a Nehruvian socialism and appeasement policy than under the British. If India had accorded Hinduism the pride of place it would have become a global force in peacemaking and tolerance. India's own caste problems would have also gone. India today has no authority to control and modernize temples and pilgrimages. These could have been a wonderful spiritual experience not to talk about the economic benefits and interaction they bring among people from far and wide. India must immediately MODERNIZE all places of worship and pilgrimage where thousands and sometimes millions congregate. Just watch how develop countries control crowds and regulate temples. HIndu temples today are simply pushing and shoving with hundreds of touts bothering worshipers. These should be well educated licensed people and entry to temples should be disciplined and safe.
RE:India Neglected Hinduism
by gakkad on Aug 07, 2008 06:06 AM Permalink
You are 100% right. If it had not been British, Hindu's would have been minorities in land of hindu land. It was political, but nevertheless blessing in disguise, since they reinstated hinduism to undermine mughal rule.
RE:India Neglected Hinduism
by ChelianMKumar on Aug 07, 2008 07:33 AM Permalink
well said friend.I`m a hindu first.I`m sorry to say that we Indians are selfish.look at the number of death tolls in the stmapede!! a stagering number of chilren and ladies!! the message is clear. when a calamity strikes we(read men) run for cover if possible we try save our loved ones.get panic easily.
RE:India Neglected Hinduism
by akhilesh dixit on Aug 07, 2008 09:17 AM Permalink
Why to blame Nehru for this tragedy.HP is BJP ruled state and the way police slapped and caned victims of stampede is enough to realise the fact BJP or Congress it is public which is responsible for behaviour, police remains same irrespective of Govt.
