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Surname Privilege in India: How Dynastic Power Erodes Merit, Mobility, and Unity
India’s public life often privileges surnames as social capital, shaping access to power in politics, business, and culture. This analysis explains how political dynasty and nepotism in India undermine meritocracy, reduce social mobility, and erode institutional trust. Framed through a dharmic lens, it highlights shared values across Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism that favor competence,…
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The Hindu Joint Family as the Training Ground for Samskara
In my latest blog post, I delve into the rich history of the Hindu joint family system and its profound influence on individual identity and societal values. I vividly recall the days when extended families, comprising numerous relatives living harmoniously under one roof, thrived under the guidance of a single family head. These families, despite…