“Can ‘go with the flow’ Hinduism of our generation survive ‘by the book’ Hinduphobia of our time”, First Post, May 30, 2023:
“In my previous article, I outlined the limits of horizontal “mass society” thinking when it comes to Hindus and Hinduism, and suggested we conceive of our cultures as “vertical” or ancestral traditions. I ended with the following observation:
“Hindu parents can’t package children’s attention in the small time they have together as parents and children into “Secular-Career” story-paths (do engineering/medicine, avoid liberal arts, trust meritocracy to reward you with lot of money) and “religion/heritage” stories (remember how Rama was a good manager when you walk into your destined C-suite, beta). We need stories that will inspire our descendants to remember our names with love still centuries from now when it is Pitru-Paksha. That is survival.”
In this article, I will explore the need for such better “stories” (and better “story-telling” art and practice too) among today’s Hindus, especially teachers, parents, young adults, older siblings, social media influencers, and also business and political leaders, if they are so inclined to learn about such mundane “liberal arts” concerns……”
Read the full article at Firstpost.com
