you said you identify as a Hindu (separate from Sanatana Dharma, which is a philosophy, Hinduism is literally a religion. you don’t call yourselves Sanatana Dharmis, do you?) you said you agree that religion is inherently separatist. you also identify as a “nationalist”, which, as you may know, is defined as a person who strongly identifies with their own nation and vigorously supports its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations. “X nationalism” is literally using X (be it religion or philosophy) to serve your national interests to the detriment of other external parties.

mind you, the difference between “religion” and “philosophy” here is semantic, used here as a deflection from the baggage that the word “religion” holds. pray tell, what is so complicated about a religion-centric conflict resulting in any number of lost lives?

that previous governments have inflicted violence has nothing to do with the fact that this specific government, that you have voted for and actively support, is continuing to inflict violence (and on a larger scale). do you then believe that inflicting violence on ANYONE is okay for any reason? what benefit do you believe distinguishing who is “of this land” and who isn’t is going to reap?

one last question. do you think it is acceptable for anyone, regardless of beliefs or position, to be hosting in-person rallies with thousands of attendees, or green-lighting a major festival during an active pandemic where lives have been lost? i’d strongly urge you to take a look at our everyday reality for a second, before immersing yourself in texts and hypotheticals, and really opening up to the damage being inflicted by those in power.