The word Hindu is not a religious word. It is secular in origin. It is derived from the word Sindhu, which is the name of a major river that flows in the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent. The ancient Greeks and Armenians used to refer the people living beyond the river Sindhu as Hindus and gradually the name struck. When the Muslims came to the sub continent they called the people living in the region as Hindustanis to distinguish them from the foreign Muslims. Subsequently when the British established their rule, they started calling the local religions collectively under the name of Hinduism.
It is interesting to note that the word is neither Sanskrit nor Dravidian and did not originate in India. It was not used by Indians in their descriptions or writings till the 17th century. If we go by the original definition of the word Hindu, any one who lives in the subcontinent is a Hindu and whatever religion he or she practices is Hinduism. The word Hindu is a secular word and literally translated it means Indian and the word Hinduism denotes any religion or religions that are practiced by the multitude of people living in the land beyond the river Indus.
RE:What is the Fight For??
by ajith kumar on Dec 16, 2007 09:39 AM Permalink
Dear Contractor, i appreciate your views. People of this country practised secularism, tolerance and coexistence. They even worship trees, animals and birds. The Hindustan was rich in culture and wealth
But this very innocence of Hindus had been exploited by contemporary rulers from Mugal emperors till British. During invasion history, we looted, killed, converted and even they rape and kidnapped our women. They destroyed our cultural centres and temples. Madhura, Ayodhya and Tajmahal are some examples. Indians could not able to resist because they were divided and they only practised secularism.
But the patience has its on limit. How much we were suppressed we have to bounce back. This is the natural law. The time ended which we were only practising secularism and always at received ends.
This is the time for rejuvenation, which is happening now. How much the pseudo secularists cry or make voice against this, the very fact is imminent%u2026.
The time exceeds for hindus to learn from their on mistakes..
If we fail to act at this stage the culture, The heritage everything will vanish from the earth soon..
So my dear Hindu brothers and sisters let us Act%u2026..
RE:What is the Fight For??
by mahendra nayak on Dec 16, 2007 09:48 AM Permalink
Today we are living in modern technology. When authentic evidence is presented before a school going child he accepts it. But evidence provided by rumor spreaders for TajMahal and qutum minaar is funny. The same thing holds good for your whole article. If you want to grow with pro-active mind long term success is sure, but with creating reactive mind short term goals like grabbing power, one may succeed but lies expands the gap between rumor mongers and the people.
RE:What is the Fight For??
by mahendra nayak on Dec 16, 2007 09:16 AM Permalink
Be writing Mr Contractor. This forum was boring with. It was full of articles written by people brain washed by Society of Rumor spreaders. You are writing articles with a person unbiased person with common sense will surely understand.
