Recently, Swami Nischalananda Saraswati, the 145th Shankaracharya of Govardhan Peeth in Puri, made headlines by declaring that India will soon become a Hindu Rashtra. Speaking publicly, he urged the United Nations to officially recognise India, along with Nepal and Bhutan, as Hindu nations, arguing that while several countries are identified as Muslim or Christian, none are formally recognised as Hindu despite their historical and cultural roots.
What Lies Beneath: Unearthing The Hindu Rashtra Ambition
Over the years, various godmen and spiritual figures have consistently voiced such aspirations, using public platforms, sermons, and religious gatherings to advocate for a national identity rooted in Hinduism.
Similar sentiments have surfaced across social media through circulating videos of the Shankaracharya addressing large gatherings. In some of these clips, high-profile political figures such as the Chief Minister and Education Ministers of Odisha can be seen in attendance, lending the events a sense of political weight and visibility. His repeated assertion that India is destined to become a Hindu nation has sparked fresh discussions about the intersection of religion and statecraft.
The push by religious leaders to transform India into a Hindu Rashtra is not new. Over the years, various godmen and spiritual figures have consistently voiced such aspirations, using public platforms, sermons, and religious gatherings to advocate for a national identity rooted in Hinduism. These calls, though periodically amplified, are part of a longstanding and increasingly visible movement seeking to redefine India’s secular fabric
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