Aravindan Neelakandan Pack Set (A Dharmic Social History of India & Hindutva : Origin Evolution and Future)

This combo product is bundled in India but the publishing origin of this title may vary.Publication date of this bundle is the creation date of this bundle; the actual publication date of child items may vary.A Magisterial work by Neelakandan to understand what Hindutva actually is and stands for. Dr. Vikram Sampath I have long admired Aravindan Neelakandan as one of the very few Indian thinkers who appreciate and acknowledge Westernderived science and modernity while simultaneously remaining authentically grounded in Hindu tradition. There have been many books on the history of Hinduism and Hindutva but this one is different and significant because it (correctly) takes a step back and identifies that our current situation is part of a global biopsychosociological churn something playing out over millennia far beyond the lifespans of any one individual or organization or state. Aravindan at his core is a naturelover and a scientist and it is this perspective that suffuses this book and makes it special. While there is plenty of groundbreaking content within this expansive encyclopedic book I believe the sections on the neurobiological connections of Hindu meditative and ritual practice which tie the history of Hinduism to the broader evolutionary inheritance of the human species are going to be very impactful in the years to come. Dr Anand Venkatraman NeuroscientistHow India a land of diverse ethnicities religions and languages has managed to maintain its social cohesion and harmony for thousands of years? How has it managed the forces of social stratification social exclusion social stagnation and social emancipation? Are the institutions of caste and untouchability jathi and varna peculiar to India? Or is there some other deeper coda to Indian society that sustains it through millennia?This book explores these questions by tracing the origin and evolution of India’s social systems from the ancient Harappan civilization to the present day. It reveals the underlying principles values and worldviews that shaped India’s social dynamics and enabled it to adapt and thrive in changing times. It also highlights the role of Indian spiritual values especially the concepts of yajna and bhakti in fostering social inclusion and emancipation. Drawing on historical data from various Hindu traditions and biographical data of civilizational-spiritual seers the book challenges the common perception of these seers as mere rebels or social reformers. Instead it shows how they were agents of self-realisation who also energised the society to achieve social transformation.This book is not only a comprehensive and insightful account of India’s social history but also a valuable source of inspiration and guidance for anyone who seeks to create a more peaceful harmonious and prosperous world