Guest guest Posted July 26, 2002 Report Share Posted July 26, 2002 (NOTE:I apologise if this message offends anyone but this is my sincere response to Dr V Prashad's Article.) > As an American Friend of India, I take great offense at being belittled by eggheads with political axes to grind. Right away I would like to warn such Anti-Hindus Indians, that we Americans won't generally take such insults lightly. Unlike the Indian Hindus, we will react and expose racism, even when it's coached in scholar-ese. Dr V. Prashad's article is pure castism and racism. Many non-Indian Hindus have been confronted by such racist Indians. They believe we are phony and can not possibly be true Hindus. So they always come up with some label...CIA, Druggies, Hippies. Its pure Hate Mongering and racism. Friends, we don't have to put up with this. Call it for what it is: A Strange Mix of Native-Loathing and anti White Racism spread the word. Look at his books, he is an anti-white racist. My Associate and fellow Vedic researcher also does not appreciate being called a white suburbanite, esp. being an African-American. My Native American friend who sincerely appreciates the cultural connections between India and Ancient America also does not accept the label. As someone who can never be labeled a suburban white, yet still being a white American, but raised a Hindu in India, I have to call this article for what it is...shrewd propaganda designed to belittle the sincerity of America's non-Indian Hindu community. Though, such scholars accept and defend the rights of the Gay community, the abortion activists, the environmentalists, the democrats, the republicans etc they can never extend such liberality to the legitimate convictions and aspirations of the nearly 2 billion non-Indian and Indian Hindus/Buddhists world wide. At a loss as to why the Native Indian Culture is suddenly being accepted by Millions of non-Indians around the world, they must now extend the label of fanatics to all Hindus around the world. That is the only explanation as to why anyone would accept such a "backward culture." My challenge to Dr V Prashad is that he is expressing fanatic tendencies. By ignoring the suffering pleas of millions of Hindus, Dr Prashad, you are directly contributing to that suffering. By publicly using yr academic position to slander Hindus for the sole crime of being Hindu activists, you have become an accomplice to the continuing war against the very heart of India. Every crying Hindu/Buddhist child fleeing the savagery of Bangladesh's Muslim Fundamentalists has you to thank for being ignored by the world. Except the VHP no one is helping them. My friend, in Bangladesh sends me updates until my heart wants to break. I contacted the media, My Senator, President etc but no response. Only the Sangh family has done anything about it. WHAT ABOUT YOU?! I WILL SEND ALL THE PLEAS AND REPORTS FOR YOUR PLEASURE.HAVE SOME MERCY DR PRASHAD. Why is yr activism against Enron any more important than the RSS's activism? Do you deny that there is even a need for Hindu activism? Such a denial will expose yr prejudice. With Bangladesh's annual and ongoing Hindu pogroms, Pakistan's ethnic cleansing of its Hindus, Kashmir's Pandits, I challenge you to find any other such group that has as many enemies and needs to be met. That's been the problem with you lazy Hindus; you don't give a damn about yr fellows. Fortunately, the RSS is changing that problem. I also ask you, where is yr sense of legality. Really, I am shocked at you. A scholar with no concern for the concept of innocent till proved guilty. You and others have decided in yr almighty wisdom that the RSS and anyone else associated with them is automatically guilty of genocide. Talk about fanatics with a huge burden of dogmatic belief. You read a report in the news, wow mr enron exposer. Of all people you must know that the news is the front for the real story that usually comes out a year or two later. So how do you know what really went on in Gujarat. If you are so expert, perhaps a psychic? I think India should let all its police force retire. you seem to know everything, even before the impartial investigations have been concluded. And finally, I ask you why are the heart felt beliefs of Hindus any less than a Muslim or Christian's right to legal protection? Why would self proclaimed secularists support Islamic law? This one fact alone proves the TRUE FASCISTIC FACE of India's Secularism. It is dedicated to denying the rights of a majority of it citizens. What other form of tyranny can there be than a movement dedicated to the denial of the rights of a majority of its citizens.It is now time for all the Fiends of Hinduism, worldwide, to expose the Fascistic Constitution of the Republic of India and its secularists supporters. As an American citizen, with roots back to the founding of the Country, I directly challenge your ability to stop me from doing anything...What to speak of standing up for the only civilization that is actually sustainable. As someone who grew up with a strong education in Indian studies and full immersion in Vedic studies, and living as an adult as an American, I have a truly unique perspective that allows me to see the benefits and weaknesses of both cultures. My life has been enhanced by India's Hindu culture. I belong to no Sangh or Temple, yet have adapted Vedic tradition to my daily life. So as someone in the culture, yet not burdened by blind admiration of western civilization, I see the great need for a unifying group like the RSS. Why are you any better than me? Who are you to take away my right to support or admire Hinduism and the only organizations that are defending what is dear to my heart. Multiply my needs by millions and you can understand the need for the Sangh. As someone who also accepts the Koran as God's word, and has Muslim friends, I do not like being labeled an anti-Muslim just because I don't agree with you. About yr nutty statement against the Hare Krsnas, to me that is a smoking gun exposing yr prejudice. The Hare Krsnas haven't been involved in airports etc for nearly 20 yrs. At least they don't hijack airplanes like yr Jihadi friends. Another point that is obvious is that we are currently in a world where nearly every struggle involves at least one side being Islamic Jihadis. It is obvious they are making a world-wide power play. Yet suddenly we get to India, and its "oh those poor innocent Muslims." Do the Math. If the Muslims are causing terror and war in all the other hotspots, why the disconnect with the Muslims in India? Oh I forgot about the new math that has been developed since Sept 11th....Terrorism and Islamic Extremism is unacceptable except when it is engaged against India and Hindus in particular. If there is any Hindu response, rather than blaming the RSS/VHP, it is becoming clearer and clearer that the blame can be directly layed at the feet of Dr V Prashad and the Fanatic and Fascistic Secularists like him. When a government refuses repeatedly to stand up for its people regardless of religion, and allows injustice against its own majority, people naturally become fearful. When academics constantly belittle the cherished traditions of its own people, when the media trivializes and mundanes the sacred and glamorizes the trivial, it as such a time that people are forced to count on their own abilities and strengths. If the secularists would allow India to have a true constitution that rises above caste, creed and religion, India will finally become peaceful and prosperous. However this won't happen until scholars like V Prashad are exposed for their support of Islamic law and all its archaic traditions. Let the whole world know what these so-called secularists support. Their pseudo liberality will collapse instantly once westerners understand that India's secularists support wife killing, instant divorce at the man's whim, 4 wives per male, taxpayer funded trips to Mecca, free funding for Islamic Madrasses and Born Again Christian schools and none for Hindu schools. India's secularists support complete secrecy for Islamic institutions and demand complete financial transparency for Hindu organizations. Fellow Hindus, our job is simple. Just tell the truth, and 90% of Americans will have nothing to with the Indian secularist's cause. In regards to yr statement below, "Do not allow liberal multiculturalism to give global Hindutva cover from secular forces. Finally, as global Hindutva tries to get United Way clearance and as its front organs try to pose as charitable organizations, be ready to fight them all the way." I respond by reminding you that it is foolish to try to bring yr Indian Constitional insanity and try and apply it here. Like it or not my rights as an American allow me to promote India's Glory as I see fit. As someone in the media and has very successfully convinced thousands about Hinduism's glory, you have already lost the battle. So no force, including the SECULAR FORCES, you mentioned, can do anything to stop me. It is interesting to note yr Freudian slip, in yr use of the words SECULAR FORCES. That's all you got is force, no wisdom. For Your info, we just finished our weekly talk," The English Dialect Known as Sanskrit." Every week many thankful Americans are learning and accepting the truth that Sanskrit is their mother tongue. I also make sure to inoculate them against secularist's lies. We also have many successful events featuring art, music, and dance. Rather than the usually stuffy programs you professors like to offer, we have dynamic exciting programs that convert nearly every participant into a lover of Hindu India. You couldn't duplicate my efforts even if you tried because yr heart is tainted with hate. So good luck trying to force us Americans to do anything. Disappointed by another Indian posing as a scholar, Vrin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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