These both are western terms or words. Hindu is some what Persian term and India is purely a word of Greek origin. Both are used for people who live beyond Indus. Now Indus is again a Greek word. From this information one question arises in my mind and I am sure there are many others who came across the same : Is our identity is just being some people in East who live beyond Indus river?
Hindu and Indian is not our true identity. I always doubted why we feel proud to call ourselves Hindus or Indians, we are much more than some people with geographical connection. We have a very long legacy of our forefathers and once were center of this world. What turned us into mere geographical subjects? How that center shifted towards west? My blog is just my realization of truth and I am writing to share it with my fellow Hindus and Indians. We have been ignorant towards our own identity and now seeking to win over the world again. Through my posts I would try to put some light on few aspects, those we were ignoring because we are very much indulged in our own life issues. I am open to good criticism and fruitful discussions which could lead to rejuvenation of old legacy in us. Also discouraging the words Hindu and India doesn't mean that I am against the force they carry. Our common life styles and our beliefs are what makes us peculiar and conspicuous. I value Sanatan Dharma and its teachings but I am against of using Hindu and India to define ourselves!
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