[Y-Indology] indology and nazism

[Guest guest]

Dear List,

 

If there any members who continue to be unclear about the concept, let me

point out that several very good examples of Hindu fanaticism have surfaced

on this List over the past 24 hours. Take a good close look.

 

As for the recent Harvard Round Table, my presentation was an entirely

philological discussion a set of Indo-Iranian words. There was no trace

whatsoever of any crusade against Hindu fanaticism in it. Several list

members were in attendence at that Round Table, and I invite any one of them

to adduce some actual evidence of this mythical crusade that has been

attributed to me.

 

It is utterly laughable.

 

First, I am accused of religious bias against Hindus. The evidence offered

shows instead that my hostility was directed not at Hindus but at all

nationalisms. It is impossible for a rational person to interpret this

evidence otherwise.

 

Second, I was accused of belittling Sri Aurobindo. Look at the evidence that

is offered in defense of this accusation. I explicitly conceded in the cited

passage that Sri Aurobindo was "a profound philosopher and an enlightened

human being." These are my exact words! What is the offending statement

here? Well, I go on to assert that in my opinion his interpretations of the

Rgveda were anachronistic. I still believe that that assertion is true. And

I am prepared to defend it with evidence and argument.

 

But I'm not going to do it in this forum.

 

It is fanaticism that prevents these individuals from seeing that even their

own evidence argues, directly and explicitly, against their claims. Rational

discussion with these individuals is impossible.

 

List members can decide for themselves. I'm not going to waste any more time

with this.

 

Best wishes,

 

George Thompson

[Guest guest]

INDOLOGY, VAgarwalV@c... wrote:

> Professor Witzel's recommendation is apparently waived if the person

> not knowing Sanskrit has published in the Leftist magazine called

> Frontline. Plus have the work endorsed by Leftist Historian Romila

> Thapar.

 

Why are the communists from Bha_rata cuddling up with the western

academe?