History of Hindu Society

Essays

Ghar-Wapsi in an Era of Mounting Losses and Existential Crisis: The Conclusion

Ghar-Wapsi in an Era of Mounting Losses and Existential Crisis: The Conclusion

The concluding episode of this series offers some suggestions regarding Ghar-Wapsi and some measures to counter the existential threat faced by the Hindu community

Vrātya-stōma: Schopenhauer, Emerson, Elst and Frawley

Vrātya-stōma: Schopenhauer, Emerson, Elst and Frawley

The Vrātya-stōma was the typical ceremony performed for admitting foreigners into the Sanatana society during the pre-Islamic period. It is still valid for foreigners who formally want to become Hindus.

Some Gleanings from the Dēvala-Smriti

Some Gleanings from the Dēvala-Smriti

The Dēvala-Smriti is an exemplar of the practical application of Āpad'dharma — the Dharma of Exigency. It is particularly noteworthy for its humane and compassionate treatment of welcoming forcibly converted Hindu women back to the Sanatana fold.