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Why NLSIU’s Dharma Motto Deserves Serious, Humane, and Scholarly Defense
This article examines the debate over NLSIU’s motto, “Dharma Rakshati Rakshataha,” in the context of public commentary following the tragic Twisha Sharma case. It argues that a criminal case involving serious allegations should be approached first with empathy, due process, and concern for justice rather than used to indict an entire civilizational concept. The discussion…
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When Anti-Caste Rhetoric Repeats Hierarchy: A Critical Warning on Dignity
This essay offers a rigorous critique of anti-caste rhetoric that imagines social equality through symbolic conquest rather than genuine human dignity. Drawing on Frantz Fanon’s analysis of colonial psychology, it explains how oppressed groups may internalize the status symbols of dominant groups and mistake access to them for liberation. The discussion also examines the limits…
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A Layman’s Introduction to the Granddaddies of the Liberal Wokes
This blog post delves into the historical roots and key figures of what the author refers to as “the liberal wokes.” It traces the emergence of the Intellectuals as a distinct class, whose intellectual hubris and rejection of traditional wisdom led to a radical reimagining of society. Jean Jacques Rousseau’s role in promoting the idea…