Religious India, Political India & PEW Report | Midweek Matters 19 I Parakala Prabhakar
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- Опубликовано: 16 сен 2024
- In this episode, Parakala speaks about the important findings of the PEW Report on Religion in India and explores what could be their implications for our polity. He teases out the not so very obvious political messages those findings contain. And examine what do they tell us about the foundations of the present regime's political power. He also tries to explore what they might portend for the future of the socio political fabric of our country.
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I understand your analysis but as a South Indian, I always feel bullied by the brawn and muscle power of the North. Religion is an individual's personal relationship with the Almighty and it shouldn't be used to disintegrate people. In the little place I live in, we treat people as people and not by their religious views. We live and let others live
Most European countries have a state religion, that too a specific denomination.
Religious diversity and harmony in India will exist only as long as Hindus are in overwhelming majority.
Masterly analysis, and very disturbing for a South Indian like me.
The irony is that the Southern States are actually financing these Hindu, Hindi (mostly BIMARU) states. The sharing of taxes in this way has ensured that in the BIMARU states development is not an important political message.
True we need to have a voice eventually if not become irrelevant like Indian voter in politics
Gross GST collection of Gujarat is more than AP and Telangan combined and Gross GST collection of Jharkhand is more than Kerala. which world are u living in? stop sounding like a xenophobic POS.
@@Manishkumar-ij6wl Well in 2019,
List of states and union territories of India by tax revenues
Jharkand 707 billion
Kerala 1180 billion
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@@Manishkumar-ij6wl you are referring to GST collection, I am referring to tax revenues .
I really like your observation "Indians live together separately", a fact we ignore.
The tragedy of our times is that the fusion of "Hindu-Hindi-BJP' has brainwashed large sections of upper caste Hindus in Cowbelt, to such an extent that , they have fuelled Hyper Nationalism and not patriotism.
In this process Peninsular India jas become a tail that doesn't even wag.
Nice analysis, Prabhakar garu.
Sir, your analysis, as always, is absolutely true and astoundingly brilliant. As an educated Indian who deeply loves her country (and not belonging to the Hindu - Hindi group), I feel very disturbed and saddened by the present political situation in India. Having had many opportunities to settle in a more affluent country, I chose to live in my motherland and I have brought up my children with the same sentiments. Do I need to be a Hindu and speak Hindi to prove my patriotism?
Democracy is a wonderful thing, but it can be a dangerous tool in the hands of the cunning and manipulative who use it to sway the vast majority of ill-informed, ignorant and gullible people.
Sir, I feel sad that the vast majority who need to hear your message cannot even understand the depth and clarity of your analysis. Many who understand will choose to deny or disagree, but I pray it will reach those who truly love our motherland. Those who ardently believe in what many of us grew up pledging day after day...'India is my country. All Indians are my brothers and sisters....'
After seeing what is happenning in the south, has to accept that hindu n hinduism exist in north only in future.This is not Brainwash or gullible . Truth.
It’s always delightful to listen simplified information on important subjects discussed
No stringent action for Lynching, speeches full of hatred, Those in government get away with their openly fuelling Religious violence ( Goli Maro.....) instead well rewarded. Reluctance to act against extremists speaks volumes. No Mann ki Baat openly condemning such people.
WE ARE INDIANS FIRST, RELIGION IS SECONDARY. HUMANITY AND SENSITIVITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED . POLITICAL PARTIES SHOULD STOP "DIVIDE AND RULE" POLICY.
This all happened after BJP voted to power. Divide and rule is the policy of BJP. Rake up religious issues hateredness divert the attention of people from real issues which they had promised to people to get it repaired if they come to power but failed totally.
PEW Report says: Hindus & Hindu Religion is first for most Indians
You are so good that your words
disturb me every time I listen to you.
I don't know whether to thank you or to get angry at you.
Sir,there are very few who can speak wisdom so eloquently like you.
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Excellent Analysis as always!
Would like Parakala to offer measures to the opposition as to how to fight this concept of Hindu - Indian - BJP.
It is for the country a dangerous Trio!
God save our country!
Yes only to fight against BJP .all kichidi parties can come together as aghadi.it is only their aim but what is happenning to the religion of the soil,no one is worried. It is not fake how hindus r decreasing in number n demography changing.great analysis all praising wah..
Brilliantly analysed. VS Naipaul said: the world is what it is. Men who are nothing, who allow themselves to be nothing, have no place in it. Prophetic and true
Insightful and helpful in explaining the contradictions in the survey so effectively. You have provided the real narrative of the survey while the mainstream media is happy to read it superficially and gloss over any unsavory bits
Just superb, logical, and unquestionable insight of the findings.
Words generally fall short to describe your command on the subject matter .. you are supposed to be the most respected intellectual among the Indian fraternity 🙏🙏🙏
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Religion, language can never be supportive for development and progress of the country,history tells dictatorship is destructive and always ends but in the meantime its injustice ,exploitation and suffering which have to be faced by minorities.The dire need is education but it is also becoming lopsided.Fear insecurity and uncertainty always leads to undesirable behavior.Sir you are a true example of an educated person and it means openmindedness. Thank you
A realistic analysis, timely and relevant to the prevailing religious and political environment. News headlines are mostly contradictory.
Very sensible and accurate. It's now for the real nation builders who should effectively act on this. Can we hope something like that.
You are very right about public & private expressions. Diversity & plurality are slogans worn on sleeves..all know to catch and throw them to ingratiate themselves in a face to face conversation.
Sir,honestly speaking,i m depressed by observing the present politically communal state of our beloved country.Only hope is almighty God's devine help which can now save our beloved country.Great and honest analysis.God bless you.
Yes sir every thing what you say is very very real 👍👍👍
Such educating, enlightening and insightful talk.
Absolutely valid. That's exactly what is handled in the survey
Dear Goldsmith,
Sorry for the delayed response. Like you I am also self employed but at different level 😀
•Most Indians value religious diversity & Indians leave together separately 👍
Very well put to highlight the complex strata in a simple way.
Your inputs on science of surveys in this episode has been eye opening for me. The impact in India of the religious India has been put very meticulously by you.
Thanks once again for another beautiful episode of Midweek matters 👍🙏
Nitin Gaikwad.
A brilliant, intelligent and very true interpretative analysis.
Clearly deliberated and casually shared what we feel privately and profess publicly. I feel our system of learning at all levels doesnot accept the true self of an individual. The bogus, the lie, the arnamental, artifical looks so lucrative and acceptable than the real and original.
You speak English so clearly.... All people will understand what you are saying.... You are a knowledgeable person.... I will pray for you sir.... Chhaya
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A true unbiased review of our country..!!
I was eagerly waiting for your comment on Stan Swamy,'s murder
Yes,please
Absolutely.
Great analysis and wholesome picture.
India may be different in 2030 in large way; for good or bad depending on the prospective.
Absolutely breath taking clarity - so much packed in some 21 minutes is incredible. One can read history of India politics, recent past and future in all the points that you are highlighting. "Broadcast vs Narrow cast" - it says it all....We are at a point of time for history to record why technology did not advance kindness in human beings because it only advanced one kind of human beings, at least politically speaking. The parable is SO appropriately placed. May we feed the source that will feed kindness and unity in us...if there is 'God', the next couple of years would be the time to help a nation before it cracks and crumbles under the current mindset. Thank you ever so much sir for all your insights.
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Thanks. What I have been thinking as a layman, you have said as an expert very clearly and convincingly.
Broadcasts are for appearances. Narrowcasts are for real. Well said, sir.
Superbly analysed sir. Which one to feed? Well, the one which is going to obey, feed and fatten me! There is no intent on being an evangel. Part of the intent, or urge, has been created on the premise that after a long period of ‘outsider’ domination the time has come to dominate all around you and do it brutally. Being divisive in outlook and attitude is no measure of superiority. The mind only follows what the heart speaks to it. It is a dangerous proposition any way you look at it.
Highly subjective and a big question...
Is there an entity at all - that can be fed .. only grand parents should answer...
Hats off to your in depth knowledge and findings..🙏
Another brilliant researched talk, which bares the lop sided PEW Poll.....thanks a ton. Please allow captions to run alongside, which helps many who might not understand few words. Best wishes
Wow sir.. Amazing analysis! You touched upon every aspect possible with such clarity.
Looking forward to your next.
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Thank you so much for sharing your thorough analysis .... very enlightening
Excellently explained Big data and New Data, Public Posturing and Private Posturing.
Sir, thanks give us insights to poll psychology.
Sir, what will we do without people like you. Thanks.
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Excellent analysis, brilliant presentation, amazing knowledge
Godbless you sir
Venkatasivakumar BSC FCA LLM constitutional law RP DISA FAFD RVO IP
Sir, I request you to talk on persecution of Christians and destroying Churches, you are aware that Christian per se don't involve in violence, Meekness is not Weakness.
You are so wrong about Christianity. The first command from the God of the Bible is to kill the idol worshipers.
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Where is said in the Bible? It shows your ignorance and deliberate hatred against Christians. On the contrary, your Dharma Sastras insist that anyone one violating the caste system should be punished by the king. Your god Rama followed this rule and killed a lower caste man . The story is available in the Valmiki Ramayana.
@@arulsammymankondar30 Rama never killed a lower.cast.And to kill tataki,a female rakshasi,he was hesitent.but viswamitra ordered as she is a devil ,killing saints.Tell the name of low castone if u know.dont fabricate stories.
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Before accusing others ,do some research. People like you live in a make believe world of Hinduism.
"The killing of Shambuka appears in the Valmiki Ramayana, Book 7, the 'Uttarakanda' [Final Chapter], sargas 73-76. Three scene-setting sargas are paraphrased, and then the crucial one is presented in full:
(73) When Rama is reigning as a virtuous king, a humble aged Brahmin comes to him, weeping, with his dead son in his arms. He says that Rama must have committed some sin, or else his son would not have died. (74) The sage Narada explains to Rama that a Shudra is practicing penances, and this is the cause of the child's death. (75) Rama goes on a tour of inspection in his flying chariot, and finds an ascetic doing austerities, and asks who he is.
"(76) Hearing the [inquiring] words of Rama of imperishable exploits, that ascetic, his head still hanging downwards [as part of his austerities] answered:- 'O Rama, I was born of a Shudra alliance and I am performing this rigorous penance in order to acquire the status of a God in this body. I am not telling a lie, O Rama, I wish to attain the Celestial Region. Know that I am a Shudra and my name is Shambuka.' As he was yet speaking, Raghava [Rama], drawing his brilliant and stainless sword from its scabbard, cut off his head. The Shudra being slain, all the Gods and their leaders with Agni's followers, cried out, 'Well done! Well done!' overwhelming Rama with praise, and a rain of celestial flowers of divine fragrance fell on all sides, scattered by Vayu. In their supreme satisfaction, the Gods said to that hero, Rama:- 'Thou hast protected the interests of the Gods, O Highly Intelligent Prince, now ask a boon, O beloved Offspring of Raghu, Destroyer of Thy Foes. By thy grace, this Shudra will not be able to attain heaven!'" (583-84).
Of course, I can predict your reply!
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The Christians and others who came and settled in India for centuries itself shows the Hindus are tolerant, today whatever problems seen in the society is because of this very people who wants to convert and jehadis. Today the majority are awakened
great analysis by Dr Prabhakar.
Linching in Tamil Nadu tried from back doors politics. Never succeeded. Tamil speaking is divistifed religious people. Hindus, Christian and Muslim in harmony. Highest temple in India Tamil Nadu. Voters Tamil nadu is different. Very infoemate message thank you sir. 👍🙏
I got a little late on this - Brilliant and Very professional interpretation. Human nature, insecurities impregnated in our thoughts and hope the education throws better light on our minds and hearts.
This Hindu-Hindi-BJP fusion feels like the Indian version of China's Cultural Revolution.
Congratulations God bless you
Prophetic and profound!
Which India are we living?!
Whether these head towards two countries... South India and North India?!
Sir special request... kindly dissect Fr stan Swamy SJ's death under trial.. respect and love for your masterly analysis 🌿🙏
Thank you sir! Keep enlightening! 🙏
Disturbing but too true, sir. The North -South divide in Attitude is very clear and well defined. Hindu-Hindi doesn't work in the South. Just 0/140 in Kerala, 4/240 in Tamilnadu. in fact, Hindu , Hindi really works only in the 9 Hindi States( see Bengal 75/290) but that may be enough for them to win.
Super sir god bless you
As usual u r at your best in presenting the very essence and takeaway of this survey 👌👌
Good analysis of PeW findings.
Agree 💯👍. North India and South India are parts of India and we all are Indians. BJP needs to change their concept of हिंदुत्व and हिंदी only. Thank you so much for your time and this topic.
Great analysis, Mr Prabhakar. Thank you.
A very impressive presentation. Is there any way the Pew Findings can be clarified by taking a scientific survey on Indian reactions to its important findings.
Excellent analysis...
Excellent video well analysed and informative. I came to know the two media terms, " Broadcast and Narrowcast". Gaining a lot of knowledge from you. God bless you and you be inspired and blessed to carry out your work without fear.
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Rightly said. I agree . 🌹
Sir, thank you very much for this valuable analysis of the PEW data. Every Wednesday you enrich me socially and intellectually and I believe it is the case for so many others too. Clarity of your thoughts, speaking fearlessly and empathy towards the weak and the poor keeps you ahead among our analysts. May you remain healthy and strong.
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Thinking that speaking Hindi language is linked with being a true Indian is a dengerous mindset to our India. All languages are same as Hindi. If not, then it is disrespecting other languages of India who also share the same patriotism like any other languguages in India. I love my country and all languages in it. My identity in India is not based on my language or religion, but by my birth in India....I am proud Indian.
Also a bit disappointed that you did not take note of the increase in Christians and the Dalit discrimination in South and NE.These are as much concerns
I agree with the obvious omissions. That aside, a brilliant analysis.
Very realistic and thoughtful analysis....
Love India Save India
Superb sir 👌🏽
India is diverse in many ways thanks for addressing multiple issues and gently mentioning about Father Stans Swamy - hope there is way to build bridges among our fellow Indians
Brilliant... you have maintained great sanity while making such an excellent analysis.
Excellent analysis of the PEW REPORT!
Very frightening.
Good analysis.
Lovely brilliant analysis
One India. One government. One Rashtrs Basha One party. One religion. One Nehta. One PM
Who is the One PM.
Thank you yet again dear Dr. for your clear analysis, delivered in your calm voice. This is what makes me eagerly wait for Wednesdays.
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@@parakalaprabhakar and thank you also, for always acknowledging my comments.
Very incisive and insightful, as usual. I have started looking forward to your weekly MidWeek Matters. 🙏👍
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Another brilliant analysis. Highly appreciated
Brilliant.....but what's your suggestion to counter this? Can't wait for you to appear on national television sir and Parliament.
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Sir, In my mind, the Hindu-Muslim divide is an old tune. There are new notes being added to the Hindu-Hindi-BJP narrative, driving deeper cracks in our society. Specific targets are:
1. LGBTQ community cannot be Hindu
2. Beef eaters are not Hindus, never mind that the characters in the Mahabharata were meat eaters.
3. Those who don't visit Temples are non Hindus
4. Those who don't pray to Lord Ram are not Hindus.
5 Agnostics and Atheists are non Hindus
These opinions ought to have found their way into the Survey, They would have revealed the extent of the penetration of this ideology in our social fabric and public life.
Very well said. I have come to fear these things too. In my opinion in coming years many people will be deemed as 'not hindu enough'.
I think societies/religious grouping keep going through this cycles of orthodox-liberla-orthodox-liberal.
what's needed is the latest views ..... youtube is frequently regurgitating that's 1, 2, 3 years' old ! ====== matts'
It's difficult to stand for or against the analysis. Superb but not applicable equally across situations. Experience taught me to be wary of extremism in any form political judicial religious and even humanitarian.
I request you to make a video on Kashmiri pandits issue.
Excellent Prabhakar! Every liberal should watch this.
Thank you, Rajen 🙏🏽
Mind boggling analysis...👌🌹
It is for each one of us to decide who / what we feed...🤔👍💖
Dravidian (southern) states be united, cautious and careful.
A very in depth analysis Sir! Thank you!
Hmm ... "which wolf are we feeding" ...good question to deliver the punch and call for action for introspection. 🤔
Very very true and absolutely looked analysis on real ground, salute you sir !!!
A remarkable analysis and conclusions. A few take aways and a question. Q first. Are you saying, it's only the accuracy of sampling that can predict accuracy of results? Because people give politically correct answers? Takeaway: New or big data. True picture. Narrowcast can turn the tables regardless of broadcast. The midriff of the country under hypnotic state of the triad Hindu-Hindi-BJP. Sadness: Pluralistic liberals enfeebled. Thanks a lot for insightful review of the PEW survey.
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Sir, thank you for your clear and insightful analysis.
Sir PTR talking the same thing.
Can we expect an interview
Amazingly clear analysis, thanks for the enlightenment.
Superb analysis as always, Sir. Respect 🙌
Thanks for the insightful analysis, sad days for our country.
As some thinkers have pointed out that a third term of BJP at center may lead towards a great devising force between North & South India.If it happens it’s very unfortunate for the nation.
Dear Parakala Prabakarji,
Sir, I provided the same detailed comments to both Ms. Sehgal as well(author) and others. The problem I have is the differentiated interpretation that is being provided wrt India. This is a national level study.
www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2017/02/01/512708133/to-be-american-first-speak-english-study-says
"Among people 50 or older, 81 percent say speaking English is very important. In the 18-34 group, only 58 percent say the same. Those who have gone only as far as high school are more likely (79 percent) than those with college degrees (59 percent) to hold that opinion. The figures for white evangelical Protestants and the religiously unaffiliated are striking, with 84 percent of the former"..."They all connect English and citizenship. About 7 in 10 black people, Latinos and white people concur that speaking English is critical in establishing a person's American identity." But the following is ofcourse also to be noted -- "The Pew survey found that in a country where nearly 70 percent of Americans said they were Christian in 2014, people are fairly divided when it comes to connecting Christianity and American identity. A third of Americans said being Christian is "very important" to "be considered truly American," and about a third said "it is not at all important.""
www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2015/06/23/what-makes-someone-truly-american-89-percent-say-speaking-english/
Here is a second poll -- "According to a Public Religion Research Institute poll released Tuesday, 89 percent think that for someone to be "truly American," it's "very" or "somewhat important" that they speak English (even though the United States has no official language), while 69 percent think that way about believing in God, 58 percent about being born in America and 53 percent about being Christian."
PEW is an America first and American paper. You are too intelligent and way too sophisticated to not know that systemic segregation is part of many societies including America as well. Pew should be compared with these studies in the US.
Now I do not disagree with you that Gandhian India has to set higher standards. But we are also heir to the most ancient of cultures which is facing significant erosion. Its past is being brushed aside in favor of a future that most do not see is up ahead. If the "globalist rhetoric" is to be believed which implies that "Tools for all to escape poverty and live as unhindered free citizens takes just a little political", then more people will drink the KoolAid you are offering. But no. you are not offering that KoolAid. In fact, you or the first to say that it is not on offer to the vast majority of Indians.
Being a Brahmin pollster, I wanted to also ask you to comment on Felix George's interview --
ruclips.net/video/v8YWChsqYPQ/видео.html
How can you look the other way on this one!! When is Dr. Parakala Prabakar going to ask if this is really the Tamil equivalent of Hindi-Hindu-Hindustan much more longer in the making!!
I was watching the serial "Grahan" on Hotstar only last night. We cannot afford to be so polarized and divided. The recent past teaches us that "Sub-Nationalism" has long been as harmful if not more harmful than Nationalism. Its threat during the Bhindranwale time period left us scarred. The rise of Zia Ul Haq in Pakistan and Islamic Extremism made Kashmir an issue. Assam Accord, Punjab accord and efforts to reunite Kashmir into India and the rise of Democratic forces in Pakistan have helped reduce "Sub-Nationalism". The political side of Hindi-Hindu-Hindustan can get out of hand but it cannot be objected to. English-JudeoChristian-America is a very much present in the US.
Nationalism has to have a very inclusive ethos. It came as a pleasant surprise to many Hindus that Ram Janambhoomi is something that the majority of Muslims feel should be offered to Hindus. That said, we are seeing a new detente among communities. But not amongst the detractors both Indian and foreign who want different yardsticks for each republic.
We can have a Vasudeiva Kudumbakam in India. We can build perspectives towards that without being alarmist. I am worried that you are missing important points -- like this week's RSS SarsangChalak's message
ruclips.net/video/hpYLlJ22YQc/видео.html
Can you please also speak about these issues I have raised in your ongoing presentations. Ardh Satya and Sampoorn Sathya are critical to addressing the ongoing situation. India I again augur can be for "Unity in Diversity" even under BJP. You have every right to challenge such a strong statement!!
Wow! Had fun
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Very well put analysis, sir. We need more such!
Good morning 🙏 🌄
A very interesting and relevant presentation.
Excellent. Incisive precise clear and concise analysis yet again Sir🙏
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Very nicely analysed! Revealing indeed.
Good analysis Dr Prabhakar garu.
While you pin pointed the modus operandi of the new assertiveness of these forces, it might not be a bad idea to also explore what needs to be done to stop those who undermine the modern idea of India.
And it might also be interesting to genuinely figure out why are educated or literate people falling for such specious narratives?
Very interesting indeed.
You sound toooooo good to be true. In God alone I trust rest everything I doubt enough to keep myself entertained