Being Hindu: What Does it Mean? | Makarand Paranjape Speaks To Hindol Sengupta | BOOM

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What does it mean to be Hindu? Hinduism is the world's oldest faith. It's an embattled identity, says Makarand Paranjape, professor at JNU, who has been in the news for giving the alternative perspective to the Left in the nationalism debate in India. He is a scholar of Hinduism with several books to his credit. He talks to Hindol Sengupta about why Hinduism and its core values need to be understood and celebrated in new, myriad ways in 21st century India.
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[@bgnswarnim1]

Shri Makrand Paranjape at his "Brilliant Best". Impressed by the pluralism of Hindutva.

[@swarmagna]

I am bit worried about his physical Health. Hope he himself and his family is taking good care of his health.WE need people like him to function and remain intellectually active for a long time. Bharat needs people him now...! Wishing you the best of health Makarandji! Great Work. !!!

[@tamoghnapramanick2735]

Well I am the first one to like! feeling proud #BeingHindu!

[@rohanumenor]

I literally have tears in my eyes. I want to fall down at Makarand sir's feet. I'm so moved. I never realised there's so much depth in Being Hindu.

[@prathamguthi007]

Talks like these elevate the soul. Thanks are in order to the people who have made this video. Hopefully the next one shall be longer ;)

[@khageswardash4834]

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[@HimanshuSri]

Seriously its a must watch. Loved it.

[@rohithshetty2025]

very educative new indian historians ,thank you Hindol, and Makarand Paranjape !.I am learning so much, Wow !

[@ashwanidagar1234]

marakand salute u sir

[@pundithkupamanduka6936]

always happy to listen to prof paranjape i wish i was his student,friend,relative or atleast neighbour

[@bbpatnaik1725]

It is an excellent interview. Prof. Makarand Paranjape is very clear in his views. He has in depth knowledge about Hinduism and we wish there would have been more such Professors in JNU.

[@jasongray8016]

This is an awesome explanation of Hinduism. Also a very awesome rebuttal of Ambedkar.

[@mech336]

wow...a time well spent.. with reason n knowledge! thanks😊

[@digh4407]

I had goosebumps listening to this.

[@bhupesh232422]

what a great scholar he is.

[@viveknsharma]

Amazing Shloka of Bhagwan Shankara...

[@tejasnatu90]

what a wonderful interview .. enlightening ..

[@yashwanthkumar5081]

was really impressed with sanjiv sanyals's and even more so with this(if i can say so). such an enlightening interaction. had tears in my eyes.

[@andygould879]

need more people like him should be give air time on commercial news media !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@umeshshahane]

its always refreshing to listen to two great minds on Hinduism.

[@supriyagattem]

a scholarly revelation on Being Hindu. Would be good if Makarand ji could explain more on Ambedkar's view in comparision to other religions and continents.

[@rechanasivadasan1779]

And only 19,400 views. Sad indeed. What an objective and highly indepth analysis.

[@anshuparashar730]

Every one can not understand his intellectual discourse

[@sanjoydey1030]

Great explanation of lot of things.

[@prashantdobhal136]

Fantastic conversation "Bharat Khande Jamu Deepe"......once again "Akhand Bharat" is the only answer .

[@someone5444]

shri shri paranjape 🙏

[@maverickjones007]

Seriously.. This man is truly a gem which needs to be protected at all cost.

[@ceasefire066]

he must be on our news debates..

[@oyevinod1]

Good video. Hindol should do more shows like this.

[@mystictilopa2812]

Excellent! No words!

[@vjcoolsymbiosis]

amazing talk, we shud talk more n educate poeple on right meaning on hinduism. Good talk Hindol, keep doing more

[@Paharimaanu]

Such a nice talk. It is always so heartening and enriching to listen to Professor saheb. I like the line when he said that 'hindus have become like those against whom they have stood", very true. We have become so intolerant towards different forms of hinduism . We are shying away to discuss our own scriptures and stories (like shankracharya and chandaal) just to justify caste. We need Renaissance and yes we will !

[@bhaskarsarkar6018]

Respected Sir it's amazing conversation I witnessed ever, if you would have come on limelight ten years back then it could be a best colorfully India.

[@dearkrish1]

Islam & Christianity most cruel religions & massacred millions of people. Slavery was their foundation. Nehru dynasty, barbaric Marxists & left liberal traitors are the curse on India. Professor MP is very knowledgeable & the silverline at left liberal dominated JNU.

[@kilovictor777]

A beautiful mind, we are so lucky to have you amongst us Professor, you could have stayed on in the US but this wonderful cultural needs you here. Thank you so much, always a pleasure listening to you, deepest regards. 🙏🙏

[@kilovictor777]

Sorry to miss out, a beautiful soul too.

[@pk9392]

such a great soul..... so positive.... so clear ..... so JOYOUS.... wish you had taught me...

[@tungeshnaidu4569]

An insightful conversation.

[@uthkarshreddy9380]

Being Hindu itself is a great pleasure we need to bring back the eternal principles of Santana dharma and instill its beautiful fragrance into the minds of the society.

[@Ashutoshi87]

Makarand Ji is a brilliant professor, no denying it. However, "Truth is one, but sages call it by many names", no sane sage ever called God "Allah" or "Yahweh" or "Christ"! By misquoting this particular Vedic verse, he has proved that he is not a real expert in Hinduism. He has studied Hinduism not from Indic authors, because if he had, then he would know for sure about radical universalism!

[@krsn5]

this was soooo beautiful....thank you!

[@nachiket2211]

an enlightening talk

[@MrDillbud]

I disagree . Even akbar , humayun , shah Jehan were not really deen e ilahi , as is propagated . They were just marking time to become daarul islam before slamming it on non muslims . jodha may have been allowed to remain Hindu to create confidence in the Hindu population mughals ruled over. Not a Permanent Acceptance . mughal mindset continued and in 1940s jinnah came up with islamic state ideology ,pursued it , and broke India into three .NO AKBAR ... MUGHAL , TURK , PERSIAN , OR ANY MUSLIM WAS A BENEVOLENT BADSHAH...SULTAN IN TRUE SENSE .DECEPTION IS THEIR QURAANIC INJUNCTION .PERSIAN SCHOLARS STUDIED OUR DHAARMIC TEXTS , ONLY TO STEAL ,HIJACK THEM AND CLAIM THEM AS THEIRS ...

[@docrohi]

A brilliant elucidation by a brilliant man

[@gpatwar]

A beautiful mind, very humble man . Wonderful and pleasunt discussion beautifully sums up What is Hinduism and essence of life. I'm big fan of Makarand sir.🙏🙏

[@sisirkumarpanday5637]

Simply fascinating. Humanity n the world needs people like Prof Markand Prajapate.

[@dearkrish1]

India is sickular with vote bank & caste politics to benefit corrupt khangress & its loot associates.

[@koteswararaoyellapragada7312]

Really a great explanation of being Hindu. Salutes to Sri. Makarand Paranjape and Hindole Sengupta.

[@indian6622]

Brilliant as usual Prof Paranjape Jai hind Vande maatram sir

[@Barnadeep_Ghosh]

Best discussion

[@santc2678]

One person who is not 'embarassed' at being a 'Hindu' ,he is actually a modern day 'Swamy' ji,he is also 'educated' in the real sense. In a crux put very simply,'Thakur ji 'Ramkrishna Paramhansa' says 'Jato Mat Tato Path' ,as many paths to the Almighty as many beliefs.

[@randeepsingh2982]

Makrand Ji has such an amazing and calming way putting his ideas and words

[@fndngnvrlnd]

I think and feel exactly like Makarand Paranjape!! Let us understand our civilization properly!! I am proud to belong to this great land!! I do not however call myself Hindu. The term has been misused by people who really dont understand what it means to be Indic.

[@sachinreddybappa1273]

makrand you are legend.

[@yogitasharma4745]

Wow...🙏🏼

[@SanatanIdeology]

what absurd you r saying Mr.markande don't u know what happened in kashmir in 1991.what is happening in kerala.There r many district in India where Hindus r in vulnerable situation.

[@amriteshsinha4450]

First of all my frnd hindutva is not and ideology

[@AN-cn6us]

nice lines by paranjape.

[@भवशङ्करदेशिकमेशरणम्]

Professor ... चरणस्पर्श 😍😍❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@rajdipsaha8506]

Fascinated by your explanation of Hinduism - a treasure within.

[@mangeshramane]

Thank you very much for such a wonderful video. Such beautiful thoughts make me clear who am I. I very proud to born in such a broad minded country. Feeling proud to be a Hindu Sanatani. Waiting for such more mind awaking videos

[@Rishi123456789]

I completely agree with everything you have said in this video, Makarand Paranjape! 😊

[@rush-me]

OMG is that Reconquista Hinduism in the video?

[@SubodhMishrasubEE]

India is a plural nation where the grander narrative is the Hindu way of life.

[@rahuldewan75]

Sir, where does the notion of "Jambu Dwipa" come from? That term finds its way in the scriptures, but the period before India crashed into the Asian plate was so old, it could not have been known at the time of thinking of the scriptures. I've been trying to find out for some years.

[@yashwanthkumar5081]

why the hell wouldnt it be known. pls dont assume anything. try to know the extent of time frame of santhan dharma and not from our badly written history books. in many senses its as old as eternity.

[@AmitSingh-tl3ge]

I wish we have more people like him. Excellent !

[@byasadevmishra3135]

It was a gud discussion. Thanks to Hindol and Makarand sir. More meaningful discussions awaited on the vastness of our religion Hinduism

[@manishmishra6945]

Prof Makrand is a gem...

[@PRIYASINGH-wu4ur]

Gd information

[@ranjanchaudhery8479]

Enlightened 🙏

[@adithyavasudevan4036]

Makarand Paranjpe is perhaps the most evolved academic we have amongst us today. Is he still at IIAS? Wish him a long life.

[@vidyamadamanchi7091]

Nobody Really explained to the world what Hinduism is all about.

[@PraveenSingh-id9qx]

A view regarding untouchability - even today we see people don't like to touch dirt and other dirty things and want to keep themselves neat and clean that could be a possibility why earlier people believed in untouchability. Also agree that it was too strictly implemented and to a bad level but was for the above stated reason.

[@panditji8152]

Hats off to u sir

[@rakeshvarma4632]

Professor Makarand Paranjape, who teaches English at Jawahar Lal Nehru University, is absolutely brilliant.

[@AshishBihani]

Hindol is so happy, the chair barely can contain him

[@adithyavasudevan4036]

Hindol Sengupta needs funds to buy a better bookshelf :)

[@sarojkumarbasu916]

Very nice Sir.

[@thekiminthenorth504]

Cannot completely agree with prof. But fairly good. RSS has explained Hinduism more correctly.

[@shubhamsrivastava8719]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jikesh261]

All of us are tolerant and inclusive but now threatened by rigid thinking of Islamic beliefs

[@happyworld4889]

I love this person

[@soumikspath]

not sure about the jambudweepa being india part..might need details

[@rahuluwach]

Makarand Sir! I'm really impressed with your knowledge, analysis, and oratory beauty. However, I'm shocked to hear from you that there is no theological difference in all religions. Instead of making any opinion on your inclination, I would search for your video where you talk in detail about the theologies of all religions. Really appreciate your composed temperament. Please take care of your health Sir!

[@HimanshuS-YT]

मैं यहाँ पहले क्यों नहीं आया !?

[@sadenb]

Kurukshetra in Hinduism.

[@rohitr1702]

Sir i like ur views, the way u put forward..but i disagree on there is no conflict between hindu muslim in india..kashmir assam kerala they r asking for seperate land..not all but some do want divided india..

[@shikharsharmasweet]

U make us proud with ur understanding of Sanatan and ur presentation obviously, 'but' flattery to the specific peace keepers wasn't needed coz visible truth is understood by many. Its being difficult to search u on various platforms, and of ur ideology and finally to make an opinion. Make urself available for our ease, Tnx.

[@prashantmishra683]

Hindol after talking (on historical facts ) to Trueindology, be like- Mai chutiya hu jo is fact tub me aya.

[@amriteshsinha4450]

19:00 what was that sound frim back?

[@harrym2261]

By birth each and every person is a hindu, the child becomes Christian post baptism without which the child cannot be a Christian and Muslim post shahada with minimum 2 witnesses without which the conversion to muslim is incomplete, till then the child is a hindu, though the child may not be born in a hindu family. And in Hinduism there is no such ritual as we believe we are hindu by birth.

[@SandeepSharma-sr4rj]

what is the meaning of your name (Hindol) ?

[@amitchoudhury9632]

The rigidity of caste system and social immobility was created to a great extent by the "Criminal Tribes Act" of 1873 by the British, that tried to equate the varna system of India with their own class system. Prior to this act coming into force, sudra children and women could go to gurukul and get educated, change his/her occupation and climb the social ladder. Although some varnas were trade centric, and they followed mostly their traditional trade, where skill was learnt and transferred through generations.India had a very high literacy rate before the British colonisation.

[@amitchoudhury9632]

In every Indian village which has retained anything of its form.the rudiments of knowledge are sought to be imparted, there is not a child, except those of the outcasts (who form no part of the community), who is not able to read, to write, to cipher; in the last branch of learning, they are confessedly most proficient. - Ludlow, British India,1858

[@messiwess9860]

10:00 bhai muslims ne hi sikhata padhaiya tha ibn sina ka naam to suna hi hoga.

[@sourabhdhingra91]

Ekam satyam vipra bahudha vadanti does not bring pluralism or multiculturalism. It says one truth can be expressed by various wisemen. But their truth should would not be conflicting with each other if examined properly. So this does not helps bring any sort of cosmopolitan culture. Jainism anekantwad is refuted so does Buddhism charwak like philosophy by Adi Shankracharya. But yes we do not consider it a reason enough to kill people who are not convinced by our belief. That is where difference exists.

[@rush-me]

Professor despite all the knowledge of kafur, haram and hell you say the real fight is not theological but social, financial. You of all people should know that theology creates the moral and ideology on the human mind that follows it by birth. The social psychological impact of these theologies metamorphose into the social and the financial e.g., the temple loot for wealth can be justified for finance but what would you say about the "destruction of the temple and deities".

[@nagendraray2393]

hindi me bolo bhai hame bhi samjhe

[@vish2ual]

good job hindol, please highlight cruelty of caste system, particularly brahmanical superiority complex vs dalit inferiority

[@ramitdas97]

most irritating anchor

[@wankhedepratheek2224]

సనాతన ధర్మ , జై శ్రీరామ్