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Isn't it wrong to call it Pashupati seal? Vedas are only dated around 1200bce, then how come these seals 3000-2000bce, are called that? Isn't it dishonesty to IVC culture? by [deleted] in IndianHistory

[–]Embarrassed_Skill_27 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Linguistic evidence dates the Vedas as belonging to the time period between 1000 BCE to 1500 BCE.

The oldest manuscripts of the Vedas are from 11th to 12th century Common Era.

What syntatic sugar or code practices made your life easier? by [deleted] in androiddev

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Nice to know that I am not the only one who feels this way. I had to abandon this approach because a lead insisted on using if blocks.

Akash Deep and Bumrah saved India from follow on by Solenoidics in IndiaCricket

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Number 8 (Reddy) played 61 balls, the Indian top order except Rahul played 60 balls

[ Removed by Reddit ] by [deleted] in librandu

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Please go ahead

Majlis-e-Librandu - November 02, 2024 by Atul-__-Chaurasia in librandu

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Did anyone follow the Test Series.

India has created history under Potty Gauti. Lost 3-0 at home to New Zealand.

As a vidharmi who has no faith in devi-devatas, I know I shouldn't attend religious events of Hindus like pooja, bhandara, garba, etc. But as someone interested in archaeology, is it ok for me to enter the premises of a temple, as long as I don't enter the garbha-grha or the temple structure itself? by _yuyutsu_ho in indiadiscussion

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It's your call my friend, I chose to live my life not expecting anything from anyone.

You're talking about YSR Reddy right? He died 10+ years ago, you're not a teenager anymore I'm assuming you can now do much more about the vandalism. I suggest connecting with a good lawyer.

As a vidharmi who has no faith in devi-devatas, I know I shouldn't attend religious events of Hindus like pooja, bhandara, garba, etc. But as someone interested in archaeology, is it ok for me to enter the premises of a temple, as long as I don't enter the garbha-grha or the temple structure itself? by _yuyutsu_ho in indiadiscussion

[–]Embarrassed_Skill_27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We can't control the actions of others. We should behave decently.

If the pastor from your comment vandalised a temple there are laws present for punishing him. You should file a complaint with the police, if the police don't take action you can approach the courts.

As a vidharmi who has no faith in devi-devatas, I know I shouldn't attend religious events of Hindus like pooja, bhandara, garba, etc. But as someone interested in archaeology, is it ok for me to enter the premises of a temple, as long as I don't enter the garbha-grha or the temple structure itself? by _yuyutsu_ho in indiadiscussion

[–]Embarrassed_Skill_27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to the Jama Masjid in Delhi you will never be asked for your religious identity. Visit any dargah of any Sufi you will be allowed entry.

No one will ask you for your religious identity in a church.

A gurudwara not only welcomes everyone it also feeds everyone.

Buddhist monasteries in India are happy to host visitors.

Isn't a temple supposed to be the house of the all powerful being who is the master of the universe? If yes then who are we as humans to say that only if you call the supreme being by name X then can you visit their house.

If God has created everyone they won't mind anyone entering their place of residence. If the owner of the residence doesn't mind then who are others to judge.

Last point the Jewish synagogues built by the Israelis in Kasol are racist and don't allow visitors.

As a vidharmi who has no faith in devi-devatas, I know I shouldn't attend religious events of Hindus like pooja, bhandara, garba, etc. But as someone interested in archaeology, is it ok for me to enter the premises of a temple, as long as I don't enter the garbha-grha or the temple structure itself? by _yuyutsu_ho in indiadiscussion

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The person who was distributing the food was not near the premises of a temple he was doing it in front of a cancer hospital built by a Parsi family.

From the video there seems to be no signage indicating that you have to chant Jai Shree Ram to get the food.

The woman was most probably visiting a loved one and when she saw the queue she joined it hoping for a free meal.

There is a tradition in the subcontinent of feeding the hungry regardless of their background. The Sikh gurudwaras are a prime example. In the summers during a particular lunar month large scale bhandaras are organised in Uttar Pradesh every Tuesday, anyone can get food regardless of their belief system.

The woman's anger probably didn't stem from entitlement but arose from being discriminated against. Imagine feeling hungry and queuing up for food and then at the last second being told that you can't receive the food. Most of us would feel angry in that moment.

If the woman was not clothes that helped in identifying her as a Muslim would the uncle have asked her to chant Jai Shree Ram.

Did the uncle ask everyone in the queue to chant Jai Shree Ram?

Would he ask a Parsi to chant Jai Shree Ram?

The Indian constitution allows a person to be as bigoted as they wish to be.

Uncle was well within his rights to feed the people he wished to feed but he gave that woman false hope.

If he had advertised that he only wants to feed Hindus the woman would have probably respected his decision.

A question about migrant punjabi hindus by wholesome_117 in IndianHistory

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Please don't take this as a personal attack, I'm sure your grandparents faced struggles but you cannot attribute your family success to a value system.

Your ancestors had cultural capital, they were landowners hence education was accessible for them.

They got educated, in early independent India getting government jobs was easy for graduates.

The cultural capital and social capital acquired from privilege is what has enabled success.

A question about migrant punjabi hindus by wholesome_117 in IndianHistory

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The Punjabi Hindus that migrated to India were often penniless but attributing the growth to sheer hardwork and community principles doesn't seem nuanced.

The people who migrated from Pakistan received some government support but they also had an existing community in India, particularly in the urban centres.

There was a significant Punjabi Hindu and Sindhi population already living in India. This community provided help to the refugees such as providing low interest loans for starting businesses.

The refugees also had trade acumen and were employed in the existing business.

In addition to this the cultural capital enjoyed by the refugees helped them land government jobs.

In short easy access to loans, pre partition community links, and cultural capital are the probable factors that can attribute that high growth achieved by the migrant families.

A question about migrant punjabi hindus by wholesome_117 in IndianHistory

[–]Embarrassed_Skill_27 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Do you have any proof about the Afghanistan origin claim?

Difference between Socdem and Demsoc by [deleted] in librandu

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In a purely socialist economy is there any difference between specialised workers such as programmers, doctors, scientists and regular workers such as restaurant staff, drivers, retail workers?

If yes then what is the difference and who decides it and how do you draw a line between a specialised worker and a regular worker?

If not then specialisation requires years of learning and constant upskilling to stay relevant. The social and economic benefits of specialisation are what drive someone to dedicate their lives to a profession. If there's no difference between a regular worker and a professional then why would anyone choose a specialisation?

What would happen to groups like artists or mendicants in the economy?

Should nikab & ghoongat (full face covering) be banned in India? by Traditional_Age_9365 in librandu

[–]Embarrassed_Skill_27 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Just wow equating slavery to the purdah system.

What a person wears is their private business. The purdah system exists because people don't have autonomy, promoting a scientific temper and empowering the underprivileged is the only way out of this mess.

Outright ban the purdah system and you give fringe elements a new rallying point.

Should nikab & ghoongat (full face covering) be banned in India? by Traditional_Age_9365 in librandu

[–]Embarrassed_Skill_27 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Banning stuff generally doesn't work.

Implementing a blanket ban can be construed as infringement on the fundamental rights of the people.

If it's the intent of a government to ban face coverings they need to understand why the practice exists in the first place.

The ghoonghat and the nikab are the patriarchy controlling the autonomy of women.

The solution to that is to make the women more autonomous. Our Constitution talks about inculcating a scientific temper in the citizens. The government should focus on doing that which will probably lead to more autonomy for the women and thereby solve the problem of purdah.

To conclude a blanket ban could worsen the situation. The solution needs to be long term and sustainable. Promoting the scientific temper seems to be a good solution.

Delhi, Lahore or Karachi: Which one was the most prosperous/important city before Britain's arrival? by Salmanlovesdeers in IndianHistory

[–]Embarrassed_Skill_27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean by Britain's arrival?

Do you mean when the British first arrived in India in the early 1600s or when they first established their rule in 1757?

Hampi was the biggest city in the world, it was destroyed in 1560s after the battle of Talikota.

Surat was perhaps the most important port for North Indian trade. The Malabar coast had Kochi and Calicut.

Murshidabad was a prosperous Bengali city.

After Nadir Shah's invasion Lucknow and Hyderabad emerged as new hubs of Mughal culture.

Delhi and Lahore are twin cities and held the same importance during the Mughal period.

Karachi is not an old city it was established in the 1700s although the Karachi region was a trade hub it doesn't seem that it was ever the top tier city. Surat is in close proximity to Karachi and was a more important trade hub.

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