Decolonizing The Hindu Mind - Softcover

Dr Koenraad Elst

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798129107465

Publisher: Rupa, 2015

Synopsis

Decolonizing the Hindu Mind: Ideological Development of Hindu Revivalism by Koenraad Elst is a major scholarly work examining the intellectual foundations, evolution, and political context of Hindu revivalism in modern India. It is considered one of the most detailed studies of the ideological currents within the Hindu nationalist movement.

The book argues that the ideological side of Hindu revivalism has been misrepresented or neglected, and it systematically analyzes the writings, critiques, and worldview of its advocates to present a clear picture of the movement’s intellectual development.

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About the Author

Koenraad Elst (born 7 August 1959, Leuven, Belgium) is a Western scholar of India whose work focuses on Hindu nationalism, interreligious relations, and the “Out of India” theory. He holds a PhD in Oriental Philology & History and has authored over 25 books in English and Dutch. He is known for his extensive writings on Hindu revivalism, Indian history, Indo‑European origins, and comparative religion. He is one of the most prolific Western writers on Hindu political thought and has produced influential — and often controversial — works on topics such as the Ayodhya dispute, Aryan migration debates, and Hindutva ideology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rupa
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798129107465
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 678