New Delhi: The World Hindu Congress (WHC) on Friday declared that it renounced the time period Hinduism, arguing that it mirrored an oppressive and discriminatory ideology. As an alternative, it adopted Hindutva and Hindu Dharma because the names for the “everlasting” faith. The third WHC, which is being held right here, handed a decision stating that Hindutva was a extra correct time period because it encompassed all that the phrase ‘Hindu’ signifies.
“The time period “Hindu Dharma” has two phrases, ‘Hindu’ and ‘Dharma’. The phrase ‘Hindu’ is a vast phrase. It denotes all that’s Sanatan or Everlasting. After which there’s Dharma, which implies ‘That, which sustains’,” the decision learn. It mentioned that Hinduism was a unique time period altogether as a result of it had an “ism” suffix, which is a time period outlined as an oppressive and discriminatory angle or perception.
“It’s for such causes that lots of our elders most well-liked the time period “Hindutva” over Hinduism as the previous is a extra exact time period because it consists of the spectrum of all that the phrase “Hindu” implies. We agree with them and may do the identical,” the decision learn.
The decision got here within the backdrop of an issue that erupted after DMK leaders made some provocative remarks about Sanatan Dharma at a symposium with the theme ‘Abolition of Sanatana’. The decision mentioned that Hindutva was not a fancy phrase and easily meant Hindu-ness.
“Some folks additionally use the choice “Sanatan Dharma”, typically shortened as “Sanatan”. Right here the phrase “Sanatan” works as an adjective indicating Hindu Dharma’s everlasting nature,” it mentioned.
The decision famous that many students and intellectuals painting Hindutva as the alternative of Hindu Dharma, out of ignorance.
“However most are anti-Hindutva due to their deep hatred and biases towards Hindu Dharma. Many politicians pushed by political agendas and private prejudices have additionally joined that group, and are criticizing Sanatan Dharma, or Sanatan with rising frequency and venom,” it added.
The WHC condemned such assaults and urged Hindus worldwide to unite to beat those that are partaking in such bigotry and emerge victorious.
Earlier, within the opening session of the WHC, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat mentioned India will present the trail of happiness and satisfaction to the world which is stumbling from experiments with materialism, communism and capitalism.
He appealed to Hindus internationally to succeed in out to one another and join with the world collectively.
“We’ve got to succeed in out, join with each Hindu. And Hindus collectively will join everyone on this planet. As Hindus are related in additional numbers, the method of connecting with the world has additionally began,” Bhagwat mentioned on the gathering of thinkers, activists, leaders, and entrepreneurs, from internationally.
The four-yearly occasion started with the blowing of the conch by Swami Vigyanananda, the founder and world chairman of the World Hindu Basis with delegates from over 60 nations taking part within the three-day occasion.
Non secular chief Mata Amritanandmayi Devi, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) Normal Secretary Milind Parande, WHC organising committee chair Susheel Saraff, Bharat Sevashram Sangh Working President Swami Purnatmanand, Hinduism At this time-USA Writer Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami amongst others had been current on the occasion.
