Paravartana

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

Ghar-Wapsi Celebrated in Contemporary Indian Literature

Ghar-Wapsi Celebrated in Contemporary Indian Literature

The primacy of Ghar-Wapsi has been celebrated in contemporary Indian literature most notably by Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa

Ghar-Wapsi in the Vijayanagara and Maratha Empire and Gandhi’s Betrayal of Hindus

Ghar-Wapsi in the Vijayanagara and Maratha Empire and Gandhi’s Betrayal of Hindus

Read these little-known episodes of Ghar-Wapsi in the Vijayanagara and the Maratha Empire, and the Arya Samaj's role in reconverting Hindus

Ghar-Wapsi: Meos, Malkana Rajputs and a Saga of Missed Opportunities

Ghar-Wapsi: Meos, Malkana Rajputs and a Saga of Missed Opportunities

Ghar-Wapsi of converted Hindus was a continuous process until it suddenly stopped due to the depleted vigour of the Hindu society

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.

The Origins of Parāvartana or Ghar-Wapsi

The Origins of Parāvartana or Ghar-Wapsi

The original term of Ghar-Wapsi is Paravartana. It dates back to the tenth century, before Mahmud of Ghazni's invasion of India.