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EPISODE · Nov 15, 2025 · 7 MIN

Being Hindu, Being Indian written by Vanya Vaidehi Bhargav - Book Review

from The Historylogy Podcast · host Shinil Subramanian Payamal

Meticulously researched and eloquently written, Being Hindu, Being Indian offers the first comprehensive examination of Lajpat Rai’s nationalist thought. By revealing the complexities of Rai’s thinking, it provokes us to think more deeply about broader questions relevant to present-day politics: Are all expressions of ‘Hindu nationalism’ the same as Hindutva? What are the similarities and differences between ‘Hindu’ and ‘Indian’ nationalism? Can communalism and secularism be expressed together? How should we understand fluidity in politics?This book invites readers to treat Lajpat Rai’s ideas as a gateway to think more deeply about history, politics, religious identity and nationhood.Order links of the book 'Being Hindu, Being Indian' below:Amazon India:HardcoverKindleAudibleAmazon USA:HardcoverKindleAudiblePlease feel free to our social media ID's for latest updates. Links below:https://www.facebook.com/historylogy/https://twitter.com/historylogyhttps://www.instagram.com/historylogy/https://www.youtube.com/@historylogypodcastAffiliate Earnings Disclaimer:This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

A review of the book 'Being Hindu, Being Indian: Lala Lajpat Rai’s Ideas of Nationhood' written by Vanya Vaidehi Bhargav.

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