This is an edited version of a talk given by the writer at a discussion held at Queen Mary, University of London, 14 October 2024 on the question “Does Hinduism exist?”, in which Dr.
I have for many years been uncomfortable with the term Hindu/Hinduism. Mainly because it’s not part of our everyday word other than to describe which religious community I may come from.
As Dr Prakash has set out in his examples, Hindus get into all sorts of problems trying to explain what they are as Hindus.
I still need to get get a better understanding around Bala’s culture and knowledge base.
I asked the same question last year to Dr. Elst mentioning Balagangadhara's work, when he visited our college for giving a talk on Ayodhya. Is this talk recorded completely anywhere? Can I access it?
I have for many years been uncomfortable with the term Hindu/Hinduism. Mainly because it’s not part of our everyday word other than to describe which religious community I may come from.
As Dr Prakash has set out in his examples, Hindus get into all sorts of problems trying to explain what they are as Hindus.
I still need to get get a better understanding around Bala’s culture and knowledge base.
Thank you for opening it up.
I asked the same question last year to Dr. Elst mentioning Balagangadhara's work, when he visited our college for giving a talk on Ayodhya. Is this talk recorded completely anywhere? Can I access it?
The recording is not yet ready though we hope it will be soon. Thanks for your interest.