- Friday, December 2, 2005, 1:06
- Hindu
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The British invaders of India were an extremely prejudiced lot when it came to India's culture, religion and people. Consequently, they were not very fond of Hinduism, and wrote highly objectionable stuff on the topic.
When they noticed that Indian criminals were as religious as the common people, they were confused. Not only were thieves, robbers etc. religious, but they also offered prayers to their tools ...
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- Wednesday, November 30, 2005, 0:37
- Hindu
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Did you know that the English word "Juggernaut" is derived from Jagannath, and is pronounced the same way? But the difference lies in that the word has been disastrously misinterpreted to mean very negative things, just the opposite of the original word which is divinity Itself!
Dictionary.com gives the meanings for juggernaut:
Something, such as a belief or institution, that elicits blind and destructive devotion or to ...
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- Sunday, November 27, 2005, 12:48
- Hindu
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Given below are snippets from the above book which describes the activities of the Thugs, as the murderous Indian cult was called.
In many British minds, therefore, Hinduism became perceived as a barbaric religion. It was a faith that permitted infanticide - specifically, the killing of unwanted female children - and suttee, the burning of widows who ...
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