My Oxford Lecture on ‘Decolonizing Academics’

[@lancetaiwhanga4127]

I am Maori from Aotearoa ( new zealand) I have learnt more from listening to Rajiv Malholtra speak on the subject of colonialism and learnt more and have received a greater understanding from this man than any Maori scholar could ever understand, As Rajiv has said, their are Indians that do not want to rock the boat and the same goes for Maori. Kia Ora E pa, thank you Sir for your knowledge and wisdom.

[@Zai_Ji]

I've been defending and attempting to cultivate Dharmic philosophy in various debates with my Muslim colleagues/neighbours in Bangladesh and have been called an RSS supporter, Hindu cow worshipper, Modi lover, and Rajiv Malhotra supporter; as if they're derogatory things. I didn't know much about Rajivji until I listened to his recent lecture at British Parliament. All I have to say is we need more people like him doing this kind of illuminating and important work. I don't think many truly grasp the gravity and momentousness of his efforts; especially in the current world climate. I hope to hear more lectures from Rajivji, and in the meantime I shall carry on with my conversations and debates and in due course bring what is now Bangladesh back within the fold of Bharat and its Dharmic roots. That's if I don't manage to get myself killed first :)

[@visheshbansal3247]

In an ironic twist of words; you may consider doing so in an anonymous fashion with the internet being your domain for exchange of ideas and discussion thereof. Learning the rules of staying anonymous on line may benefit you as well.

[@Zai_Ji]

Vishesh Bansal, I tend to avoid conversing/debating with batshit crazy older generation of muslim mullahs. I've found them to have a very narrow radius of understanding and ability to reason. I once asked why Muslims in Bangladesh adhere to a Abrahamic doctrine from an Arab who apparently flew on a winged horse to the edges of the cosmos to some place called heaven? And if this was allegorical or literal? They went absolutely ballistic and warned me not to question their religion. I asked how one can ever reach any manner of truth without questioning things? Whether it be philosophical, political, religious, scientific or things dealing in metaphysics? Bharat has always been a culture of seeking. This is in the very fabric of our Sanskrit language. You know, I think language is not just a form of communication, but different root languages form and shape the philosophies and cultures of the people who speak a particular language. Semitic language, culture and religion is an invader to Bharat and is not compatible with Dharmic culture and should have remained contained in the Middle East. Needless to say I have become very unpopular in my town amongst some people in the community, but it's ok :) I'm not an educated person (never went to college due to family circumstances) but still I find its sometimes easier to reason and debate with the younger college/university generation; many of whom tend to be more open minded when it comes to things of this nature - especially regarding topics Rajivji is dealing with. They are the minds of the future and perhaps can be persuaded through reasoning and philosophical cultivation in returning to the Dharmic roots of our ancestors? Anyway, I think I've written too much in one comment :)

[@MrDillbud]

I suggest you retort respectfully , but , in their own terms. If we are called RSS supporter , Hindu cow-worshipper etc., SO WE ARE. Why do we have to feel defensive and shy away from giving a straight-forward answer. , For, we know for sure, they are not derogatory terms. They are merely a different way of thinking and being. Mutual respect is earned by being True to ourselves. Being proud of Who we really are.Do we not support Rajiv Malhotra and/ Modiji /? If that is true, what's the harm in admitting . Unless, we are really not supporters of these people and Sangatthans, then, really no problem exists. we are in the same boat , as the attacker is in . Then simply agree with them . Our problem, due to the complex that is artificially created in us, and, our lack of knowledge , keeps us withdrawn and not assert our right to be DIFFERENT WITH A MIND OF OUR OWN. Main reason is, our knowledge of our Own Dharma is shallow and superficial. This applies to our social and Cultural issues. human Rights matters and many other aspects .

[@suryanarayanabegur2026]

s.sen; your nobility of approach, your academic striving toward achievement of that goal is praiseworthy. i can glean from your remarks here, that you have chaste, well-intentioned aim of bringing together, what is essentially devoted to SANATANA DHARMA PARIPALANA.... MAY you succeed in your noble venture sir....god be with you.

[@Classical.Music.Indian]

RSS supporter, Hindu cow worshipper, Modi lover, and Rajiv Malhotra supporter; I'd treat these as compliments

[@RajivMalhotraOfficial]

नमस्कार, दशकों से मेरे लेख, पुस्तकें और वीडियो भारतीयों और विश्व भर में फैले अप्रवासी भारतीयों तक अपनी पहुँच बना रहे हैं | मुख्य रूप से अंग्रेजी में होने के कारण ये तथाकथित शिक्षित और संभ्रांत लोगों तक आसानी से पहुँच रहे हैं | परन्तु देश की अधिकाँश आबादी जो भारतीय भाषाओँ का उपयोग करती है और जिनपर पाश्चात्य सभ्यता का कम प्रभाव पड़ा है, उन तक अपनी बात पहुँचाना बहुत आवश्यक है | इसके साथ साथ बहुत लम्बे समय से इसकी मांग भी उठ रही है | इसी को ध्यान में रखते हुए इनफिनिटी फाउन्डेशन ने मेरी कई पुस्तकों का विभिन्न भारतीय भाषाओं में अनुवाद किया जिनमें से कुछ को मेरे पाठकों ने भी पसंद किया | इसी कड़ी को आगे बढ़ाते हुए अब इनफिनिटी फाउन्डेशन मेरे वीडियो को भारतीय भाषाओँ में उपलब्ध करा रहा है और एक एक कर सारे वीडियो में हिंदी व अन्य भारतीय भाषाओं में उपशीर्षक (sub-titles) उपलब्ध करा रहा है | ताकि अधिक से अधिक लोगों तक उनकी पहुँच हो, वे इस कुरुक्षेत्र को अच्छे से समझ सकें और बौद्धिक क्षत्रिय बन सकें | इस कार्य में आपके आर्थिक और अन्य सभी प्रकार के सहयोग की आवश्यकता है इसलिए आपसे निवेदन है कि आप उदारतापूर्वक दान एवं सहयोग दें जिससे बौद्धिक क्षेत्र में भी धर्म का ध्वज लहराए | सहयोग या अनुदान के लिए संपर्क करें - [e-mail] कुछ उदाहरण: हिंदी उप-शीर्षक सहित ब्रिटिश पार्लियामेंट में राजीव मल्होत्रा का संबोधन | kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnXZf3p3hs2Gj9U हिंदी उप-शीर्षक सहित देवदत्त पट्टनायक के मिथक का ध्वंश करने वाली वीडियो kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKXOfnmCqrSUaa8 धन्यवाद

[@aniketahire2145]

Rajiv Malhotra Official sir pls open official infinity foundation acnt on Instagram, it shall help ignite the dormant mindfulness within, should not leave any platform to put our point , and let the light shine bright, the sanatan light.

[@Zai_Ji]

Namaskar Rajiv Ji, it would be immensely beneficial to translate and provide Bengali subtitle options in your KZbin videos. I believe your work and insight needs to reach both sides of the bengal border.

[@rush-me]

Dear Dr. Malhotra PVT (Praveen) on youtube shares evidence he finds in Indian temples about Indian history before mughal and hans. Please do reach out to him and see if he is interested in converting it to research on paper. I left a message on his channel about you too.

[@ShijinNair87]

Rajiv Malhotra Official Rajiv ji Namaskaram.. Pls watch the movie #urumi.......Its a big budget malayalam movie which was released about 4 years back.....I really want you to see this movie since there is a lot of insight about the ancient history of kerala and its clearly shows some of the reson why Portuguese came to india....

[@ShijinNair87]

Rajiv Malhotra Official Rajivji...pls write it in english too

[@tiwari86graphene]

Shri Rajiv is a real gem of India and a maharishi of present world. In my 28 years of life I didn't seen such a great personality from India. A very big salutation to Rajiv sir from my side ...

[@poonamabbi7448]

JOIN HIS MOVEMENT... thatb will domuch more than your salutation.

[@loveindia9231]

I salute this great soul.

[@swetlanamrinal8698]

Yes a great Personality & a being Human of India,for India & by India.Jai Hind.Bharat Mata Ki Jai.He is a blessing to His Motherland.😗😚

[@vijayjha1293]

Actually you have not seen personality till yet sir before Rajiv jee.

[@soumyasub]

Every time I hear you Sir, I feel like gaining more knowledge and respect for my own Dharma, plus I can counter those who demean my Country/Culture/Dharma. Thank You so much.

[@VinodShahi]

37:35 onwards for those who say India didn't exist before British or Mughal.

[@abhishekkumar-xn8vv]

For more concrete argument, you can look on this article by Sankrant Sanu : sankrant.org/2003/10/why-india-is-a-nation/

[@pawmin88]

Thank u for the tag.

[@honestman7099]

This great man from India has to be awarded Padma Shri

[@MrDillbud]

He, like Modiji , does not work for Awards. The fact the Award Wapsi gangsters returned their awards was because they did not deserve them in the first place. That is why , it was their guilt that made them return the undeserved awards. But , their cowardice did not let them admit their guilt. They hid their defects by shoving it all on BJP and Modiji .

[@pradyumnamusic]

Long due!! hope he is conferred with the Padma award asap

[@MrDillbud]

TakeAbackpack Kr. I agree Rajivji Deserves Praise. Just sharing my thoughts.But, the awards have lost their value by being awarded to undeserving traitor folks. Award Wapsi has proven this truth.Thinking, walking, Being a SELF_RESPECTING, HONEST HUMAN BEING IS MORE IMPORTANT.Furthermore, comparisons even between equals in nobility are odious.(eg., comparing Rajivji with Sachin).Both are playing in different fields as well. Sachin is indeed! a cricket hero. But, in the Rajya Sabha, he got bamboozled by riffraffs and gundas. I am sorry , this will hurt your feelings. Exactly , my point . Comparisons are odious and obnoxious to say the least. Modiji with raulvinci, does that have any meaning at all ? Obnoxious.vinci is not even a humanoid.That family and their stooges, be it any Anti-National party , have sold their own souls(Souls are mortal, perishable and salable), NOT so , AATMAN. We Bharatiyas, have to stay focused on THE CORE ISSUES.Not get distracted with things like awards. Awards are lollypops to ruin a Human Character.

[@kushaq1173]

Honest Man bhatratna is less☺

[@shivkumarbhatia1327]

Rajivji has started intellectual Ashwamedha yagna of Indian Grand Narrative.May his Yagna succeed.

[@sachinkkkkumar]

Exactly, so beautifully said!

[@piyush.pranjal86]

We are with him working side by side

[@subrayakrishnabhat]

Even I've listened to this story of "there was no India before the British" hundreds of times. And bang on by Rajiv ji, by citing hard facts which nobody can refuse why India as a cultural unity predates all the history taught in Indian schools! In fact I believe that, Indian history by far predates all the modern western history, which is hard for the westerners to accept!! And Rajiv ji stresses on another powerful matter - "there is no perfect society." So, rather than trying to correct Indian society, the westerners should first take care of themselves, and the intellectual sepoys in India, who pick one incident and start shouting that, whole Indian society is oppressive and intolerant and all sorts of nonsense, should come to their senses, and rather than trying to divide the people more and more, try to DO SOMETHING to solve some real issues and help in building a healthy and positive society.. Jai Sri Ram 🙏

[@pradyumnamusic]

Generations down the line this man would be considered the pioneer of mutual respect across different religions! He is the greatest NRI whom anybody can think of!! This is the point of inflection when we Indians will start discovering our true grand narrative, our true value for the world and softly let the rest of the world acknowledge it!! Shat Shat Pranam to the great man Rajiv Malhotra ji!!!

[@DIWANSHUGUPTA]

A humble pranam to the morden day 21 century viveknanda . This is huge i am also forwarding these talks to all my family members and people and i can see a huge movement is buiding ...i will try my best also to aware and donate to infinity foundation so that they can nurture people like them ...we hindu always support the dharmic people but when they are alive we don't care them after they gone we remember them ...i must say we must do our part and help the cause. people like me are not good in acdamics but easyist thing i can do is to put our money to his cause.just for a year we must stop all our dharma spending and divert it in his cause . yes people won,t rembmber you but it gave a awesome releaf for you ,. that you did your ahuti in dharmic yagya ....

[@MrDillbud]

Divanshu Gupta. But This IS INDEED! OUR SWA DHARMA . Dharmo Rakshati Rakshita:

[@ajayreddy8732]

Jai Hind!

[@suvradatta9683]

You are right. It is the only way we can do our swadharma, because ppl. Like us who don't have the academic capability.

[@dev-mt6ow]

Vivekananda : Voice of Ramakrishna paramhansa. VISHWAMITRA

[@Itsmemp24]

Good job explaining the trade history invasion of India ... I have a degree in history, and I recommend this be taught as an online white paper for Indian history academics..

[@kumarg4249]

jyoti pai from where did you got your degree???

[@aryavartbharat147]

The Mughal Rule does not disappear on its own; instead it was initially checked and finally decimated by Marathas. We need to remember the 27 Years of Epic Battles starting from 1680 to 1707 till the death of Jihadi Manic Aurangzeb, The mighty war between Mughals and Marathas. Let’s not forget the fact that Mughal Army was the largest army of world of that time. Finally the Mughals lost their 15 lakh soldiers in 27 years and with the death of their king finally succumbed to Marathas who became the Mightiest Power of 17th Century who not only rolled back the Jihadi Tide of Islam by conquering the Delhi in 1720 but finally Defeated the Jihadist Till Attock in Afghanistan and flurried the Saffron Flag over Hindu Kush after 800 years from the defeat of Hindu King Trilochan Pal

[@MrDillbud]

We also have to remember, that when the brits took over the reigns from mughal , mughals did not all disappear from Bharat Bhoomi overnight . one of the kotwals, hid behind a Hindu name, motilal nehru , and slyly waited for an opportune moment to grab hegemonistic rule .To this day, Indians are deprived of that truth.

[@pradyumnamusic]

great point!!

[@aryavartbharat147]

Brits did not took rule from Mughals. They succeded Hindu Marathas. It should be remembered that Battle of Delhi was fought between Maratha Empire and British... The Mughal Clown was just a titular first of Marathas and then of British. .. It was this time when the marathas started ruling the India all the Temples near Delhi and within Delhi were restored to their glory. ALL TEMPLES OF MATHURA ARE BEST EXAMPLE OF THIS.

[@aryavartbharat147]

Google Battle of Delhi 1803

[@abcnews7720]

Everything is true but Sikh guru hargobind singh recognized it first and in 1630 Shivaji spiritual guru samrath ram dass met hargobind and learned the idea of Miri and piri and took to Deccan.

[@sriharshanamuduri8694]

We rarely know of someone like Rajiv ji with the combination of knowledge, clarity of thought, clarity on where they would want to reach combined with the logical, oratory skills to place a plan that is practical,convincing instead of leading folks into lala land.Though I have listened to many before,after RM and the one thing that is very clear is his up to the point nature with no B.S

[@devsingh1205]

you are the greatest gift for Hindus .....thanks sir

[@MrDillbud]

Everyone is born on Earth with a Purpose. Rajivji has His. It's our turn to March with him and BE ATRUE INTELLECTUAL KSHATRIYA. Aahvaahan unhone de diya. Sweekarna kaam humara hai .

[@tatwamasi2]

Rajiv ji is turning on its head, the plan for the destruction of Bharat that has been put in place over centuries. Many of us talk about these issues, but often we do so in our own echo chambers. Challenging the perpetrators on their own territory, was a mind blowing experience for me. He is an inspiration for me, not only in the substance of his fight, but in his single minded focus on the truth, and the courage and perseverance it has taken to come this far. I send prayers for Rajiv Jis welfare and good health, every time I sit in meditation. Aum Namah Shivaye.

[@Zai_Ji]

Uma Roy, I think you articulated perfectly how I also felt watching his lectures, both at Oxford and British Parliament. For such a long time we've needed someone of his calibre and intellect doing what he's doing. Hopefully this will inspire a new generation to carry on the intellectual battle on all fronts and help dispel so much misinformation and skewed history.

[@matrixreloaded8464]

Rajiv ji, Sharing your exceptional lecture on social media. Bharatmata ki Jai!

[@singhs2817]

PM Modi needs him in his cabinet on Indology and Tarek Fatah in dealing with Pakistan diplomatically. Mr Malhotra you're work will always be remembered , even after we decolonize Indian minds.

[@MrDillbud]

Tarek Fatah speaks a lot of Truth . But, he also admits he is a Marxist muslim. . Can that be possible ?

[@technocrat6184]

Bakula Thompson He wants to save Islam

[@AnkitSharma-ze5eh]

so happy to have your wisdom sir.. hope i found this channel earlier

[@aryavartbharat147]

The most important point often missed out by many Dharmic Historians when it comes to invasion theory of India is that, long before the British the Mughal rule was defeated and decimated by Marathas. It should be remembered that all the 137 major battles (except Battle of Plassy) were fought between Marathas and English to establish their suzerainty over India. Battle of Delhi 1803 was fought between Marathas and British and only when the British won the battle they were able to establish their rule in North India.

[@amitk3439]

you mean 1818 in which marathas finally were defeated in 3rd anglo-maratha war?

[@aryavartbharat147]

Yes

[@abcnews7720]

Also there was first and second Anglo Sikh wars in which British got defeated in the first and Sikhs were betrayed by the dogras ( the current mp Karan Singhs family)for getting Jammu and Kashmir in return.

[@aryavartbharat147]

It was the NEhru Gandhi Who never recognized the Victory of Hindus over Mughal JIhadis in 17th Century

[@babajikijaiho7641]

Nehru said In His book....Its Unfortunate that i was Born as a Hindu.....

[@MrDillbud]

Baba ji ki jai ho, This was a lie nehru had to live to rule over us. He was a musalman. Of course ! he will twist the truth , for, his hatred for Hindus will be obvious in his unguarded moments. Then he has to hide the truth by asserting that he's a Hindu "unfortunately" ," by accident ", (that too he's admitted.) when in truth he was not a Hindu at all .,. My father knew about his bluff as early as in the !950s, when he and others along with some MPs and leaders of Hindu/ Jain communities, went to see nehru, to demand for ANTI COW SLAUGHTER. He scorned them, ridiculed them , refused to even take their Petition , when he had no right to do so. Indian Constitution demands that COW SLAUGHTER WILL BE BANNED IN INDIA.TO THIS DAY, EVEN AFTER THE PASSING OF LAW, WE HINDUS ARE DENIGRATED, DENIED OUR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS TO PRACTICE OUR DHARMA. THOUSANDS OF Highly Respectable SADHUS, Aachaaryas, Sanyasis, WERE KILLED AND MAULED, MAIMED,their dead bodies improperly disposed off in ditches , DURING AN ANTI COW SLAUGHTER RALLY DURING INDIRA'S REGIME . TO THIS DAY, NO JUSTICE FOR THEM. We Hindus put up with those insults and indignity to OUR DHARMA , SO Today, we see, tender calves being slaughtered in open area, while Hindus are helplessly watching this denigration of our MOTHER COW. shame on us Hindus.

[@3851VInod]

This is what Indian thoughts call a "Pravaaha" that cannot be lied. Prahaava is a phenomenal that is dynamic but looks static just like a river flow. "Satya" is like fire that cannot be contained or covered by an opaque cloth. Salutes to the crusader and his dedication and conviction.

[@kumarbrowns]

Thank you Rajiv Ji. All I can say is “your mother must have done a lot of penance to have given birth to you”. Thanks for your service from the depth of my heart.

[@PururavaBhaskar]

"Satyamev Jayate" One of Rajivji's argument is that "we are not peace lovers we are truth lovers" by that he means we were never afraid of taking on adharmik views(not anti-religious "dharma is, may be roughly translated into righteous deed" but still it falls short in defining the word dharma) we always stood against such forces hand-in-hand, may be we forgot (or made to forget) our dharma paripalana so this is the right time to come back to our maarga i.e sanmarga(sath+maarga, the righteous path) ... I hope that every dharmik will join the team of this great margadarshak "Rajiv Malhotra".. Sahasra namana to this Rishi 🙏

[@kaushik92-lj]

dhanyavaad rajiv sir !

[@PoonamG108]

Rajivji You alone have done amazing work for Dharma! Since I have been listening and reading your books my family and I have gained immense confidence in our sanskriti. Having been brought up in the UK and always having felt ashamed of my dharmic roots its been an eye-opener how we have been digested and then ignored. Kudos to you.

[@Zai_Ji]

Poonam Sharma, never be ashamed of your Dharmic roots, because there is absolutely nothing to be ashamed about. It's a beautifully rich culture and heritage. Keep seeking and keep learning :)

[@itsisha9762]

Always remember, your dharmic culture is the reason any of the other cultures exist, never be ashamed. Be proud and educate yourself on your culture :) wish you the best of luck.

[@G4ceCosmos]

Namaste. 1. Superb talk on decolonization of academia. 2. Brilliant point on Moghuls being the first colonizers. 3. Stellar propositions such as "Soft power reparations" by Britain and decolonizing Academia. Namaste.

[@ranjitballal712]

I do not understand why Moghuls are classed as colonisers. They lived in India and did not send the wealth of India abroad. Apart from Babur, rest of the Moghuls were born in India. Yes, Aurangzeb has terrorised the majority community i.e Hindus and Sikhs but that was religious fanaticism. 'Colonisers' is a phrase that applies to 19th century, I do not see it is appropriate to label Moghuls with this term. After all there were many Hindus who betrayed their own motherland by associating with the external enemy. How do you describe them. They were not even Sepoys.

[@G4ceCosmos]

1. Colonization - the action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area. The Moghuls certainly did that first and hence need for correction and factual presentation in our history. 2. Traitor - a person who betrays a friend, country, principle, etc.

[@_vs04]

Delhi sultans were first colonisers

[@venkataramamuthuswami]

Anazing clarity. A rare modern Indian. God bless.

[@ramadevilingaraju5375]

Your talk is deeply insightful. The point about the Englishman 'inventing' Sanskrit was great!

[@varghesevarghese6280]

There is no words to praise your great works to the nation. My humble sahasra pranams, love and prayers.

[@sumittiwari919]

Rajiv ji, when is the BJP govt going to decolonize academics in India ? when it's going to reform education system in india?

[@praneelraja]

Who told you BJP is hindu ? Did you hear even one BJP spokesperson say BJP is a hindu party ??

[@sriharshanamuduri8694]

Right q but needs to aimed at Amit Shah, HRM,Narendra Modi.

[@M_R___974]

They don't hv the required balls. They keep giving bullsh*t statements on TV but do little for the cause.

[@poonamabbi7448]

How do YOU prpose things of 100 years be reversed in 3 years? Hve people like you done ANYTHING to DEMAND such things? Have you begun to dicuss this IN YOUR SOCIAL CIRCLE? My personal experience i India among Indian? MMy OWN FAMILY asked me to leave the room the moment I questioned thestatement ofone of their guests who is an Indian living in Canada bragging how all her grand children & adult children spoke ONLY ENGLISH, & were eating only THE WONDERFUL CANADIAN FOOD, & none of the "unhealthy Indian crap like chaptis & spiced up curries" But that was not what I questioned... I questioned her when she said "Even the American president is not allowed to take any decisions without first getting approval from Canada." That is when I could nolonger suppressmy laughter (which had begun when she began speaking english)... and she felt offended, my family felt offrnded, because allI asked was, her position in the Govt. to have this info... I won't even begin telling you when I so much as mention Hindutraditions, knowleedge, etc...

[@abhisheksumanAS]

How will Rajiv ji know? BJP hasn't been good on this front!

[@sadenb]

It seems giving every one of these lectures in these venues is a battle by itself

[@sameerdhaka4940]

How is possible to be so logical and plausible at the same time? You are great sir.

[@amazon6856]

Finally, a real discussion and a real lecture--in the heart of the place that was the root of many issues, self esteem of nations, every nation trying to emulate their masters---how sad!! While I have heard several people put down Shri Malhotraji, we need more people like him. Because it is not easy to go into a Lion's den and call him to fight and then fight him. That is what he has been doing for the last twenty years or more. The reason people like him is 1. he is doing what many (academics) should be doing, but they avoid it to follow the west and enjoy their patronage. 2. Because he is confident, good and well read, his arguments are well thought out and are not mere emotional rants. One needs to think several times before questioning him. He has a clear direction. He remains a guide for so many of us. After listening him, I have become more vocal about these issues and express more freely. So, remain grateful to his work!!

[@hirendhameliya]

This is again an excellent quality video. I can see clear 'Tej' on the Rajivji's face. Stil I have not seen the full video, this is just an overview. I will soon watch the video as I get time.

[@hirendhameliya]

Finally watched the video. I don't have words to describe the condition of my mind. I feel like old bondage created by my minds of being Hindu are being broken by Sri Rajivji's talk, becoming fearless. This is just a feeling because I am aware that I haven't come out of my comfort zone and haven't done any groundwork. I hope Maa Bharti will guide me on my way towards the battlefield. Vande Guruparamparam.

[@lookoi9363]

Colonialisation of India started with the fall of Gandhar(modern Afghanistan).

[@AnkurLEGUM]

Modern Day's Vishvakarma

[@skumar093728]

Ankur sharma kuchh bhi! Phle viswakarma kaun the ye Jaan lo, fir analogy draw karna

[@mash4689]

Appreciate Rajiv Sir's time and effort for all of us. 🙏

[@arnipskumar3245]

Rajiv ji .... never thought I would call some one that... but that is a part of the Great Indian Narrative, he talks about... which has opened my eyes from a confused dream to the real reality... which is India.. then now and in the future. Such clear vision of us Indians, so proud at last..... Need to know our past, if we are to move gainly forward...

[@meghkalyanasundaram8720]

One of perhaps many, under one-minute-[44:47-45:34]-take aways from the video, on his "central idea" and what he wants Britain and India to work together on: "So, decolonization, it requires a grand-narrative project to go with it. You don't want to decolonize and leave a vacuum ... while you are decolonizing, you want to create a positive grand-narrative to replace it. So that project-the positive grand-narrative project-is totally antithetical to the intellectual elite that control[s] India studies today, and this is the central idea I have. So, I want Britain and India to work together on such a project and I am calling that, soft-power reparations." [close to verbatim]

[@bakshychibber9641]

That is asking too much of the English mind. The Americans might just come to doing it, given Will Durant's prophetic words - " A nation with an American past has an Indian future".

[@user-fw5qm9vu4s]

@@bakshychibber9641 what's that?

[@truthseeker000000]

Mr Rajiv Malhotra, you've given yet another BRILLIANT talk. You are a huge wealth bank of insightful knowledge and wisdom. I can't get enough of this talk - I didn't want it to end! Your invaluable work is having a positive ripple effect in India and in Indian-Hindu-Dharmic communities all over the world. You are much respected and loved. Thank you for all you are doing.

[@ishavasya]

One of the most rational, open-minded, creative and well read person today.

[@venuopaliyer4024]

Rajivji is doing a combination of what a saint, government and an intellectual has to do. We are fortunate to hear his enlightening talk through You tube.

[@gopinathvaradarajan6743]

another Golden jewel to Sri Rajiv Ji. At this point, all i pray is, a 100 more healthy years for Rajiv Ji and guide and prepare the troop of next generation.

[@ksuneetkalyanikar5619]

Salute n respect from heart. Your work is such many many generations will be giving AASHIRWAD.THX

[@stardust2531]

These debates need to happen among the youths of India !!

[@GitaJayantiInternational]

Fantastic, Rajiv ji. May Mother Sarasvati continue to bless and guide you. Your sublime concepts and terminology are helping people become more intellectual and to regain pride in our heritage. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@anilmishra5947]

Was eagerly waiting for this 🙏

[@MrRagool]

Brilliant talk, one that only Rajiv ji can deliver. And I must say well organized and executed by the team involved at Oxford... Congratulations! This video promises to deliver a lot of milage to Rajiv ji's and ours dharmic cause.

[@lalanmahto2286]

Just great discussion.. Thanks a lot Rajiv ji. 🙏🙏👍👍👍💪💪

[@YashodhanKulkarniSA]

Wow amazing.. I'm donating to infinity foundation, for doing my job. I encourage to send tons of money, support and whatever maybe useful to them keep fighting our war for generations tp come..

[@naren2k6]

Its about time for all Indians to get out of the Colonial Mindset, thankfully a great man called Rajiv Malhotra has taken a giant step in the right direction to do that. Wonderful discourse and lecture well researched and presented.

[@disheetshah6856]

Excellent talk Rajiv ji, this is Important not just for India and other nations which were colonized, but also for UK and Europe on how to recognize the issues honestly and move ahead positively.

[@SuperRocky1223]

Humble Pranams to Rajiv ji's feet...He's the Adi Shankara of this Era !!!

[@naveenvideos]

When Rajiv ji used to tell that Indian diplomats must use soft power in negotiations, I used to get a lot of confusion. I thought it is impractical that the Asian nations which are often advanced economies than us.... will they listen to us when we start claiming that Indians helped in the building of that Nations' heritage. but now with the idea of soft power reparations, I think something solid of this idea is starting hitting me. I will follow his ideas for the and eagerly waiting to read his book on this subject.

[@alokmohanty9293]

The last vestige of colonial influences remains in our thoughts. Without freeing ourselves there we will not be able to come to realise our swa-swaroopa as Bharatiya. It is important to take the aid provided by Rajiv ji so painstakingly and apply it in both inner and outer Kurukshtra and stand alone as a Kshyatriya. Rajiv ji's videos , writings and actions can help us to free ourselves from the binary mode of living ( Raga and Dwesha) and engage in concrete actions for the manifestations of Truth.

[@sksivapurapu]

This is best video of Sh. Rajiv ji till date... a excellent summary of his life long work. I am so happy to be part of his group and make change in the small ways which I am doing after learning sanskrit from samskrita bharati......

[@sumittiwari6747]

@38:15 Rajeev ji is mentioning Sanjeev Sanyal

[@nipunchoudhary]

is that right? What is the book?

[@rameshchandratripathi1817]

A brilliant and factual speech, keeping the audience spell-bound. The Dharmic and Indic contribution have been vividly captured. The soft power reparations concept is a new path-breaking venture.

[@rakeshbhandari8111]

Thank you very much for another great lecture. I was very fortunate to have attended it in person. This lecture is European colonization in nutshell and is great for newcomers and more experienced learners alike. RM has also pointed out the democratization of learning taking place in cyber space away from control of likes of Harvard and Oxford.The theme for decolonization of India mind and Institutions of politics and learning has been set by highlighting the urgent need for creating a Dharmic Indian Grand narrative.

[@kishlaybihan3790]

Rajivji and his tapasya has given us a platform and methodological way to assert our grand narrative. For upholding legitimacy political parties or governments and even intellectuals will have to conform to truth and give place to peoples history. we middle class, students, working people should contribute whenever and whatever we should/can. I will not buy any iphone for now but instead pay infinity foundation in forms of emi each month. I hope this could be the best way of exerting ourselves and getting our job done.

[@supriyagattem]

Meticulously well said lecture. Focusing about Bharat's (past) glorious knowledge in manufacturing, trading and soft powers like mathematics, philosophy, yoga to what extent the present general Indian minds are colonized, lying in Tamas. Volumes of books on "History of Indian Science and Technology" by Infinity Foundation is a treasure store of Bharat's contribution to the whole world.

[@drushtichache7919]

Thank you Rajiv ji for your great work. you are guiding light for me and so many others. As you beginning another battle you destined to success. may God always be with you.

[@PS-eu6qk]

I keep on watching the Oxford series by Rajiv malhotra again and again because it is extremely insightful. We all Indians should financially support Rajivji in order to get back the actual Hindustani narrative.

[@vk2604]

This lecture is splendid. The summary of all Ur books. Thanks.

[@RojPrasad]

Thank you Rajiv, I am driving to Princeton to see you. I’ll be in touch.

[@deepaaiyer3960]

Such a great man. I came to know about this great man Only recently.my only request is to spread the message of this great person among the youngsters. The mentality of the so called educated hindus is the greatest problem .pray God that the great glory of Hindus are back.

[@tushar5670]

Very well said Mr Rajiv Malhotra, very well said indeed.

[@rajeshwarijanwadkar9369]

Great!! I would use this Poison pill and mutual respect idea in my debates with friends.

[@Sumit-Sh]

Got this in KZbin recommended videos, but for good. That's an eye opener. Rajiv ji should be a consultant for the GoI

[@RigeshRam]

Hats off RajivJi 🙏🙏🙏 it was really enlightening , especially to account the lion share of Arabs, Portugal, Duchess in colonization and devastating our culture,economy, education &unity over centuries.!! We tend to attribute only British .

[@nidhijain6567]

Rajiv sir, it has been only in recent times ,have been listening to your talks & conversations .it is so reassuring and great the way you are expressing your research and ideas.the U turn theory is classic and superb way you have explained.i feel strongly for the way india and indians and their knowledge is not only distorted but sold to us .fully support your drive.the William sir and many other colonisers of our country and knowledge try to intimidate us with their clout/high pedestal sitting image etc...on a truly observational note our sanskrit pandits were clades in the most simplest clothes ,which was not intimidating.and this kind of association can be seen in many aspects.great sir will try to spread your message and do the soft marketing.

[@krishnakarthikshivaram3234]

It was a great insight into the Irish people being colonized! It would make for a great conversation and engagement with the Irish community during the upcoming St Patrick's day on March 17th

[@smtiwari1]

When I see it now after tree years , I understand that such efforts led to change in education policy more Indo centric. Great woork by you.

[@brshah8232]

Rajivji is hands down brilliant bar none. Loved the last portion on “mutual respect” ... checkmate, wow!!!

[@vikaspanwar2537]

Brilliant as always, Rajivji! Mutual Respect and not mere tolerance. Reversing the gaze. Challenging the biased, entrenched views on dharma....Every single one of the themes is worth engaging.

[@vaghelas4719]

I feel that even British replaced sanskrit with English not for the benefit of Indian but to enrich English. Because of Indian mastery of their language.

[@KhaasLog2023]

Wow, such a wonderful presentation by Rajeev ji. I love to listen to Rajiv ji's talks, theres always a lot of information there.

[@plrzeal2499]

Awesome speech.

[@desairajtube]

I am extremely impressed for your dedication and devotion to truth. I hope I will be able to contribute in some ways for a better wisdom in the world like you do. Namaskar

[@Arpitkantia]

56:00 Great comparison between Greek, Latin, Mandarian work vs Indian, when it comes to acknowledging the reference and approval

[@powerprivilege6790]

EXCELLENT LECTURE. One has to wonder whether research on modern medicines or cosmetics were ideas taken from Ayurveda. Ditto for mathematics, astronomy, etc

[@Curious.vikash]

Thank You Sir for such a great Insight. I understood a lot more things which I am Confused for a long time !!

[@vijgokondkar7628]

Anatomy,Physiology,Patholoy with signs and symptoms of this disease COLONIZATION presented here .Also clear plan for remedies.Great speech by Rajivji.

[@surindermarkanda2924]

there are two categories of revolutionaries who has impacted the society ---Marx Mao Lenin one type other is Buddha Mahavira Shankara and rajiv malhotra falls in last category of revolutionary------- salute to Rajiv ji

[@sriramsl]

Thank you so much for enlightening us with this great speech and the Q&A session. Very revealing. Looking forward to your new book Soft Power Reparation

[@madhurgeeth]

Maharushi Rajiv Malhora ji has done a stupendously great job of reviving, restoring and rejuvinating the grand narrative of Indian nation. But a lot lot more needs to be done. The second generation of intellectual leaders working for reiterating this narrative needs to be groomed, built up. In fact Govt of India should come out with big support and do in a bigger way what Infinity Foundation has been doing over the last 30 years. I appeal to all positively minded people to come out, support and actively work for the cause ......

[@dishantnayak8175]

Rajiv Sir, I have been following your videos since past 1 year. I am studying in Germany. Here I found many 'Marxist' Indians maligning our culture though false propaganda. It would be really helpful for us Indians, who want India to get its own identity, if you visit Germany and give a lecture.

[@arunsitaraman439]

Very nice presentation of colonial impact on Dharmic traditions and a rational call for soft reparation.

[@sanjaygowda932]

so so sooo very honored to see this video!!!

[@naren2k6]

We need to make sure more people subscribe to your KZbin Channel, 47K is not enough for a great mind like Rajiv Malhotra. I suggest Mr. Malhotra tell people to subscribe every time he produces a video, and Like and share.

[@MegaOrkay]

Sri. Rajiv is the real patriot and son of Bharat in bringing hidden glory of mother country and Gift for Indian people. He should be recognised and put into the group who are forming the educational policy to re write the distort history by traitor of this country which includes our earlier politicians who were ruling the country. God bless him withlong life.

[@anshumanraj4833]

Harsh surana bhai ne jazab ka mahool bnaya . Jai hind brother🙏🙏

[@vish2553]

As usual, another fantastic lecture by Rajiv. I still have a lot of doubts about soft power reparations. For that to happen, the Poms first need to accept the genocidal atrocities and wholesale looting committed against Indians . They have to confess to the atrocity literature they authored, like Sati. Very unlikely they will do anytime soon.

[@Bhavbhuti]

Rajeev Ji great inspirator, great fighting spirit.

[@shekarman]

India is a Greek word for Hind. So, for anyone to say India did not exist before the British came is wrong. What was Alexander invading if it were not India? What was the Mauryan empire if not the empire of India? So much self-hatred amongst Indians who don't recognize our own heritage is shameful. Maybe it is Stockholm syndrome -- don't know. But Mr. Malhotra's efforts to correct this is commendable and very much appreciated.

[@arahanalhaqiqat3416]

I couldn't agree more. I wish rajib a very very long life.

[@KingD2507]

Rajiv ji is the best speaker on hindu narrative ever. Speaks with amazing clarity and command on the subject. He is a lone fighter.

[@vijnanabandhu2167]

Mountstuart Elphinstone in a written reply to the House of Commons in August 5, 1832 on *mobility in India despite the caste system* : "Notwithstanding the institution of castes, there is no country where men rise with more ease from the lowest rank to the highest. The first nabob (now king) of Oude, was a petty merchant; the first peishwa, a village accountant; the ancestors of Holcar were goatherds; and those of Scindia, slaves. All these, and many other instances, took place within the last century. Promotions from among the common people to all the ranks of civil and military employment, short of sovereignty, are of daily occurrence under native states, and this keeps up the spirit of the people, and in that respect partially supplies the place of popular institutions. The free intercourse of the different ranks also keeps up a sort of circulation and diffusion of such knowledge and such sentiments as exist in the society. _Under us [i.e. in Britain], on the contrary, the community is divided into two perfectly distinct and dissimilar bodies, of which the one is torpid and inactive, while all the sense and power seems concentrated in the other…_ " Source: Dow, Alexander, The History of Hindostan, vol. I, Today & Tomorrow’s Printers & Publishers, 1973, first published 1770., page 32.